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When the baby is in the NICU, who’s caring for the mom? A new model is changing that

The Postpartum Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PeliCaN) model brings doulas and nurse-midwives directly into the NICU, helping mothers access the care they urgently need without leaving their baby’s side.

Meghan Markle shared the most relatable labor moment—and yes, it involves dancing

"…when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work—there was only one thing left to do! 😂"

Cat sees postpartum mom struggling to pump—and does something unbelievable

One tiny paw helping carry the load.

Type C moms are taking over TikTok—and they’re finally feeling seen

It’s raw. It’s funny. It’s painfully accurate. And it’s giving thousands of moms a moment of deeply-needed validation.

“I’ve been doing full episodes for her”—Ms. Rachel on bonding with her baby post-surrogacy

“I’ve been doing full episodes for her, just as myself!”

Golf champ Scottie Scheffler gets handed his baby—and a blowout warning on live TV

“He has poop all over his back, so be prepared.”

2-year-old makes Mensa history—but his mom’s message is what’s really resonating

Joseph’s story is a reminder that being “ahead” cognitively doesn’t mean a child needs less nurturing—it often means they need more. 

CPSC recalls Amazon faucets over lead exposure risk to babies, kids, and pregnant women

These faucets were sold online via Amazon, often without clear branding or safety certifications.

Jason Kelce interrupts podcast to answer his toddler’s urgent potty request

There’s no glamor here—just a father being called to duty in one of the least glamorous, most routine parenting jobs: wiping a toddler’s bottom.

She’s not a mom—but Nani from Lilo & Stitch shows what real motherhood looks like

But in the heart of Lilo & Stitch lives one of Disney’s most powerful portrayals of motherhood—and she’s not even a mom.

“Is that standard?”: What one viral TikTok haircut revealed about parenting in 2025

“How much is everybody else paying for kids’ haircuts? Just out of curiosity.”

Viral TikTok shows toddler melting hearts with train greetings

“He even asks how are they doing, I’d be standing next to him like his bodyguard.”

Breastfeeding just got less stressful: This new device shows how much milk your baby is drinking in real time

In early testing, the device showed promising results.

Beyoncé surprises pregnant fan with sweet gender reveal on stage

Inside the envelope? A single word: “COWBOY.”

Mom graduates alongside her kids, showing it’s never too late to pursue dreams

“We were all taking finals at the same time.”

What parents should know about the new car seat regulations effective June 30

Here’s what this update means for you—whether you already have a car seat or are planning to buy one soon.

Washington just passed one of the strongest lactation protection laws in the U.S.

On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5217, a landmark bill…

Stuck between childcare and eldercare: how the fastest-growing group of moms is being forced out of work

Toddler gives viral crumpet order—and mom’s calm response wins the internet

The video opens with Smith, who’s currently expecting her second baby, standing in her kitchen trying to decode Harvey’s oddly specific crumpet order.

Megan Fox opens up about being 38 and newly pregnant—challenging the ‘expiration date’ myth of motherhood

“Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings. We do not have an expiration date.”