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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
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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
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The real family behind the perfect Christmas card

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

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Carry on, mama warrior

Ever feel like you’re the only one struggling under the weight of motherhood? (Psst, you’re not.)

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Pregnancy Hormones and Exercise

Adapt your workout routine when your pregnancy hormones are raging.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Best Gifts for Toddlers

9 holiday gift ideas for the bigger little one in your life.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Healthy Holiday Food Swaps

Celebrate the holidays (and your pregnancy) with these healthy food swaps.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Merry + bright: 9 ways to have a simpler holiday

Simplify simplify simplify.

Updated Jan. 08, 2022

5 Qs with Freda

Bump envy!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Why you should strengthen your core *before* getting pregnant

The best time to learn about and connect to the pelvic floor muscles is ideally before pregnancy.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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