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8 expert tips for safely getting your pregnancy sweat on

Want to work out while pregnant? Read this first.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

4 Squash Recipes You and Your Baby Will Love

Easy squash dishes that will feed your whole family.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5 Reasons for Babywearing During the Holidays

Babywearing can be a lifesaver during the most wonderful time of the year.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

3 Holiday Maternity Styles

What to wear to every event this holiday season.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

6 working mom myths you’ve got to overcome to thrive

1. A working mom cannot dedicate much time to her family. Oh, really? 

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

A minimalist parent’s guide to holiday gift overload

3. Preemptively give away some toys.

Updated Dec. 16, 2016
woman holding belly

Dear first trimester…

You make the sanest of women go completely insane. (But you’re so worth it.)

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

Want to love your child? Love yourself first, mama

The new normal is that I work when I should be sleeping because it seems like I can’t get enough done during the day.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Welcome to motherhood: The snuggles + struggles are real

The LOVE has overwhelmed me and the exhaustion has overtaken me.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
mom wearing baby in a carrier

9 charities helping moms

Give the gift of charity to organizations helping moms and families around the world.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
New Mom Holiday Party Guide

New Mom Holiday Party Guide

10 tips to survive your first holiday party post-baby.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

5 Qs with Jamie

Bump Envy!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail Recipe

A festive holiday mocktail for the expecting mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to Get a Pregnancy-Safe Manicure

7 things you need to know to keep you and baby safe.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Happy birthday, baby: On baby + mama’s first year

The first year of baby’s life is epic—for mama.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
family posing for Christmas card photo

The real family behind the perfect Christmas card

Is it *really* the most wonderful time of the year?

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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