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This baby shower gag gift made us do a double take

Honestly, I'm kind of surprised this product doesn't already exist.

Kate Hudson’s daughter singing her ABC’s with conviction is the toddler energy I need right now

Grandma Goldie Hawn wrote on Hudson's Instagram, "I have no words only inordinate amounts of LOVE."

To the mamas who are ‘touched out’—I see you

If you've ever felt like you couldn't take one more minute of physical contact—even from the people you love most—this one's for you.

U.S. birth rate sees biggest fall in nearly 50 years

Some are blaming the pandemic baby bust—but there's more at play here.

Yes, you’ll still need to wear a postpartum diaper after a C-section

Postpartum bleeding, or lochia, happens no matter how you gave birth.

7 easy frozen desserts + drinks to help you cool off this summer

These frozen treats will keep you refreshed all summer long.

This viral photo of the cervical dilation process is incredibly eye-opening

We shouldn't minimize how far mothers' bodies are pushed.

The best noise-cancelling headphones to protect baby’s hearing

From fireworks to vacuum cleaners, these will keep little ones safe, happy (and maybe even asleep!)

It’s science: The glucose test is safe for pregnant women—but there are alternatives if you want them

We break down the science behind the myth.

Your baby is listening to you, mama. Even in the womb.

The words you say are registering with your child, maybe even before he has a name and is crying out for you.

9 things to do in baby’s first 24 hours to boost breastfeeding success

These expert lactation tips can help boost milk supply and jumpstart the breastfeeding process.

I didn’t know what to register for, but this baby registry checklist made it simple

Plus, tips for making the registry process stress-free and fun.

5 amazing things your baby is doing in your third trimester

Here are 5 things your astonishing little baby is up to during the 3rd trimester.

Kelly and Callie of Slumberkins on Talking to Kids About Difficult Emotions

Mom warns parents after 5-year-old daughter was bitten by a venomous snake

Her daughter is still in a pediatric ICU after suffering from three rattlesnake bites while she was playing outside.

Mom who gave birth at Miami airport gives baby the perfect name

The mom was scheduled to make a connecting flight, but had a bit of a delay.

This mama shares the raw reality of newborn quadruplets

"Most of the day, this is where you would find me―snuggled up with four little babies."

11 times Jennifer Lopez was a surprisingly relatable mom

"I think a lot about teaching my kids to work hard. I've learned something about kids―they don't do what you say; they do what you do."

Sharing a bed with your baby doesn’t boost ‘attachment,’ study says

You might be worried that if you don't share a bed with your baby, you won't bond. This study says you don't have to worry about that, mama.

The ‘perfect birth’ doesn’t exist—trust me I gave birth 4 times

It was with that birth that I realized I had been chasing a fantasy that didn't exist. It didn't matter how my babies were born.