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My birth story: How adoption made me a mama

My infertility made me a fighter. It made me believe that anything is possible.

That newborn baby scent is addictive—science explains why

In an evolutionary sense, that amazing baby smell helps keep babies alive, and in a physiological sense, it can even help mothers relax.

Danielle Fishel opens up about her NICU baby and the health scares they’re experiencing

Their baby was born four weeks early and is still in the NICU.

Mamas recovering from postpartum, we see you

I saw the pain in your eyes and in your face and in your body.

Family-friendly travel: 5 reasons to pack your bags + visit the Bahamas, mama

We were lucky enough to visit the Bahamas at SLS Baha Mar for a trip both parents and kids can enjoy.

This PICU nurse adopts the baby boy she cared for between heart surgeries

A lot of mamas meet their babies in hospital rooms, but Angela…

After years of infertility I thought I was prepared to have a baby, the reality was different

You are allowed to vocalize how hard this actually is. Just because you endured a longer road to get here does not take away the fact of the pressure of being a mother.

Mom rage is real, and we need to talk about it

There are times when I don't even recognize myself after having yelled relentlessly at my kids. It's shameful, embarrassing and humiliating but not yelling is really hard to do sometimes.

Being ‘Motherly’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

Because "caring, protective and kind" doesn't begin to scratch the surface on what and who this woman is today.

This mama’s honest story about her postpartum body is going viral

"Is it skinny? No. Is it what it used to be? No. Did it bounce right back? No. But it's a body & it's at the pool. So it's pool ready."

To our nanny: Thank you for everything you do

Thank you for giving us the peace of mind that he is well taken care of, loved, respected and nurtured every single day.

LaTonya Yvette on why fashion can be a form of self-care for moms

LaTonya Yvette is a stylist, writer, and mother of two. In the…

Think of dressing yourself as a form of self-care, mama, says stylist La Tonya Yvette

"We feel like our best like selves when we're actually taking care of our mental health. And you know that's style for me," shares Yvette.

Alanis Morissette is so honest about pregnancy at 45 + postpartum depression

All new mamas need to hear her message.

What went viral this week: LGBT maternity shoot, baby basketball fan + soccer star’s reunion with son

These are the headlines that made us smile this week, mama.

Why border patrol is not accepting donated diapers + toys for detained migrant kids

It's complicated but one thing is clear: These kids need help that they are not currently getting.

To the mama who lets their child pick their own outfits—I see you

I see that your child also has 5+ bows in their hair and a layer of leggings, shorts and a skirt on.

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to embrace imperfection

The real you is not perfect. She's better.