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Millions of mothers can’t afford diapers—One mom decided to help

The DC Diaper bank recently handed out its 100,000th diaper. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Chia seeds for pregnancy

Why you might want to indulge in this tiny black superfood.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

A letter to my baby when the world seems scary

It is daunting to bring a little human heart into this world, knowing all this world can contain.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

She can sleep in my bed anytime

Why I’ll take my baby in my bed these days.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

5Qs with Aynsley

Name: Aynsley Kirshenbaum Neighborhood: Kensington, Brooklyn Occupation: Nutritionist and Personal Trainer Baby’s…

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Nursing Fashion Fix

6 perfect pieces for a 1 beautiful breastfeeding summer look.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Werk is on a mission—to provide flex jobs to mothers where care + career are equally valued

The next phase of the women’s movement is about embracing ambition and care simultaneously, and equally.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How To Comfortably Exercise While Breastfeeding

6 expert tips for getting back into the swing of things when you're nursing.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Lactation experts spill their 6 secrets to breastfeeding success

3. Knowledge is power + it creates confident mamas.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

6 encouraging phrases to say to your child every day

Encourage respectful manners and happier kiddos with these simple tips.

Updated May. 19, 2022

Repeat after me—not breastfeeding doesn’t make you a bad mother

Breastfeeding didn’t work for me—twice. It doesn’t make me a bad mom and it doesn’t mean my children aren’t happy.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

When it’s time to stop—the emotional decision to end our breastfeeding journey

I can’t believe how bittersweet this is, how much courage it takes to stop. Nobody can prepare you for it, mamas.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Balancing it all – how one tech innovator works it as an inventor AND a mother

“I’m one of those people that say, ‘You can have everything, but you can’t have it all at the same time.’ The illusion of balance is not the reality”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Imperfect and unpredictable: Motherhood is a wild ride for first-born mamas.

As a first-born, chances are you want to be the perfect mother... Forget it! It's not going to happen.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

My daughter deserves privacy on social media—and I’m going to give it to her

Sometimes what appears to be a simple habit ends up carrying a greater meaning than I first thought.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5Qs with Nicole

Bump Envy

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

7 Bras for Breastfeeding Moms

Give the support your breastfeeding boobs need with these non-nursing and nursing bras.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Belly Armor’s mama CEO talks building a brand and a family

I felt compelled to raise awareness about this emerging health issue, particularly amongst parents and parents-to-be.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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