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It’s Science: Mama’s voice reduces pain in premature babies

New research shows that when mamas talk, babies are soothed.

5 lies I believed about maternity leave

1. I believed that maternity leave would be a "break."

I am so thankful for this beautiful chaos that is motherhood

Three little kids, a husband, a full time job, a house, a dog, and 1,000 other random things that require my attention—it's a lot. A lot of chaos, a lot of mess, and lot of exhaustion.

14 Halloween costumes that are built around protective face masks

They're adorable *and* safe.

Jade and Tanner Tolbert, parents of 3, have an “intimacy schedule”

Sometimes you have to get creative, and sometimes you have to get organized.

Maxi-Cosi has recalled their Pria 85 convertible car seat

Here's what to do if you own one.

Mom fights off mountain lion with her bare hands to save her son from vicious attack

"She absolutely saved her son's life."

Nurse performs her own baby’s checkup immediately after giving birth

The photos are gorgeous.

I miss you already, my baby—even though you’re right here

How can I miss you? You're not gone. Oh, but it's coming. I know it.

My child will be wearing a mask in school—even if she’s the only one

I'm teaching her to stay safe, yes, but to also set an example for the greater good.

Everything we know about the Delta variant and kids

Is the Delta variant more dangerous for kids? And other COVID-related questions keeping us up at night.

School opts out of free lunch program so kids in need don’t ‘become spoiled’

The Waukesha School District board voted to opt-out of a federally funded program that would give free meals to all students of all economic backgrounds.

COVID vaccine antibodies found in breast milk of vaccinated mothers

It's not called liquid gold for nothing: Vaccinated, breastfeeding mothers may be able to provide passive immunity to their infants.

This is what happens to a mother’s brain when her baby cries

Just as my son is biologically wired to be my personal alarm clock, I am biologically wired to hear him—even if I can still sleep through everything else.

An unvaccinated pregnant nurse and her unborn baby both die from COVID

The mom was putting off getting vaccinated because she was pregnant.

When it comes to women’s equality, the U.S. has a long way to go

In honor of #WomensEqualityDay, we must understand and recognize the divide between gender, class and race in the U.S.

Only 10% of lactation consultants are Black—here’s how one brand is working to close the gap

Willow's new scholarship fund aims to help eliminate financial barriers and expand diversity in the lactation industry.

Erin Andrews says she’s undergoing her 7th round of IVF in 8 years

In a new personal essay, the sports reporter says she's not "ashamed" of her infertility struggle.