Health & Wellness

It’s Science: The more you hug your baby, the more her brain benefits

A survey of 125 full-term and premature newborns at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, found early, gentle displays of affection from parents and caregivers have lasting effects on how baby brains react to gentle touch.

What is cluster feeding—and how do I deal with it?

Although the sudden surge in your baby's hunger might be hard to keep up with, it's the sign of a new growth spurt.

Getting sober saved my motherhood (and my life)

I'm not trying to escape anymore. I'm here.

How does birth control affect your fertility?

If you're trying to get pregnant after taking birth control, don't worry, mama.

How often should you get a pap smear?

Keeping up with your pap smears can help prevent HPV and cervical cancer.

Yelling doesn’t work—5 tactics to try instead

5. Take time to reconnect.

My 7-month-old caught COVID-19 at day care

Here's what I want you to know.

Nearly a third of millennial moms are having postpartum sex before they feel ready (and that’s not okay)

Whether you wait six weeks or six months, what's important is that you feel ready.

Overdue baby? Here’s what you need to know about the Foley bulb

Model Hunter McGrady lamented about the labor induction tool on Instagram.

How hot is *too* hot for baby to go outside?

Take these important steps to prevent heat-related illness in little ones.

Quitting social media made me a better parent

I gave up social media to be a better parent. Now my kids and I are happier—and safer.

Scientists found an easy way to get your toddler to eat more veggies

Is your little one in a veggie slump, mama? This simple trick could get them eating more greens in no time.

It’s Science: Babies know exactly what hugs from mama mean

Babies as young as four months old know what your hug means.

This mama is going viral for the one rule she never told her children

It's all about teaching her children to love themselves.

Burnout is real, says the World Health Organization (and mothers everywhere)

If we want to prevent maternal burnout at work and at home we have to start talking honestly about the stress we are facing.

Moms are living in an extraordinary era of burnout

93% of moms say they're burned out. Let that sink in.

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than weight loss

What if you could take a step back and figure out how to redefine new motherhood without focusing on weight loss postpartum? What if you took dieting out of the equation? How cou you best support yourself and be kind to yourself during this vulnerable time of transition in postpartum?

What is a midwife? Here’s how they’re different from OBs and doulas

Midwives act as advocates for pregnant people and can help you understand what's ahead.

To the mamas who are ‘touched out’—I see you

If you've ever felt like you couldn't take one more minute of physical contact—even from the people you love most—this one's for you.

30 baby shower gifts for moms that make them feel loved & supported

After all, she is the guest of honor.