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Meditations from The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey

Take time to relax, mama.

Stephanie on postpartum OCD and intrusive “What if?” thoughts

"By being honest with myself about what was going on, I was able to find the support and comfort I needed all along."

We parent equally—but he’s seen as Super Dad and I’m not seen at all

It's as if the bar is set so low for dads that when they are simply being a good dad, it's surprising to many people. Moms are expected to do a lot and since that's what's "normal," it often goes unnoticed.

I don’t mourn the woman I was before I became a mother

I was very fortunate to grow up alongside my child, lucky to have him anchor me to make choices that were better than the ones I was making for myself alone.

This mom’s post for special needs moms is going viral for a very good reason

Since being published the post has been shared over 2,000 times with hundreds of comments of support.

Generic Xanax recalled for contamination: What you need to know

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of Alprazolam tablets because of the presence of a foreign substance.

Whole Foods just predicted the hottest food trends of 2020 and we’re obsessed, mama

They're predicting that parents are going to introduce their kids to more adventurous foods. Do you agree?

10 phrases to help kids focus on holiday memories, not just presents

5. "Let's go on a holiday scavenger hunt."

10 of our editors’ favorite pieces of clothing to gift everyone in your family

To the stranger who asked if my son was a boy because of his long hair

If boys were boys and girls were girls and there were none of the beautiful spectra of individuality that I'd come to recognize and appreciate in my own life.

The speculum is getting an overdue redesign, and we cannot wait

In the meantime, here's what you need to know about pelvic exams.

Here’s how to create your best fall family routine

Plus 5 no-bake breakfasts that will get you all out the door quickly.

Be a big boy when you’re ready

"Be a big boy when you're ready. I won't rush you anymore. I will hold you when you ask me, and I'll still let you need me a little more."

How to handle Halloween on a school night with ease, mama

6. Organize for the next morning.

This film sheds human light on the surrogacy boom in the U.S.—specifically, in Boise, Idaho

Made in Boise compassionately tracks four women navigating surrogacy—and it's well worth streaming.

What went viral this week: NICU Halloween + crochet costumes

Are you ready for the cutest Halloween pics ever?

Should Halloween be delayed for bad weather?

Or should parents just accept the scary forecast?

Why you should just let your kids eat their Halloween candy

Do parents need to ration the candy?

Study: Babies gut bacteria is impacted by delivery method

A new study gives us some interesting findings.

Ned LeDoux’s 2-year-old daughter dies after choking at home

No parent should ever have to go through the unimaginable pain of losing a child, and our thoughts and hearts are with sweet Haven's family.