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My daughter was stillborn and life will never be the same

I still can't comprehend our grief. We were told losing our baby to a "cord accident" was rare. It was like a car crash; no one could predict when or why or how or the impact. It just…happened. But it still doesn't make it fair. It doesn't lessen the shock. It doesn't bring our daughter back.

Target’s matching family PJs are perfect for Halloween 🎃

These matching looks are as sweet as the candy in your trick-or-treater's bag.

‘Bachelor’ star Jade Roper’s postpartum bump photo is beautiful and honest

Baby bumps don't disappear instantly when the baby is born.

Dear friends: I promise I’ll be back, but right now I have little ones to take care of

With two, my hands, my heart, my head all are full.

15 helpful foodies every mama should follow on Instagram

We've got the answer to the most asked question: Mom, what's for dinner?

It’s science: Breast milk can provide surprising health benefits for life, mama

Scientists now believe that maternal exposure to pathogens prior to pregnancy can influence infant health and permanently alter offspring immunity by programming their immune system.

Valerie Jarrett’s powerful advice for working mothers: Stop pretending

Jarrett says having her daughter was a wakeup call, and that looking down at Laura made her realize she was not satisfied professionally. She wanted something more and wanted an environment where she could thrive—without having to act like motherhood was some secret mission.

How Clea and Joanna of ‘The Home Edit’ organize things + their time as working parents

They recommend tackling play spaces when the kids are sleeping or at school. That way you can toss anything they don't use, need or like (and they won't miss it if they don't know it's gone.

What went viral this week: A hero flight attendant + a child’s heartbeat

There have been a lot of heavy headlines to digest this week, but there are also good people doing great things in this world, everyday.

Introducing: The Esse Pregnancy Support Pillow—for every stage and need of pregnancy & postpartum

50 ridiculous things I never thought I’d say as a mom

2. "Yes I can wipe your butt for you."

This is what motherhood looks like when nobody is watching

Spoiler alert: It's amazing.

What I learned from the stranger who made fun of my child

I knew bullies would be something my children may encounter eventually, but I never expected them to target a baby.

Breastfeeding didn’t work out for me—but here’s what I gained instead

I'm not a superhero, and even the most convincing of capes couldn't change that. I'm a beautifully fragile human, who needs to be kinder to herself.

Our favorite 9 pieces from H&M to update your kid’s wardrobe for back to school

Your little one will head back to class ready to rock the school year in style.

Postpartum anxiety robbed me of the early years with my kids

But I wasn't alone, and neither are you, mama.

Clea and Joanna of The Home Edit share tips on keeping a tidy home, even with kids

This is what motherhood looks like when no one’s watching

This is trying so hard with every bone in my body to do my very best day in and day out, to give my babies all they need

I learned that breastfeeding is a marathon—not a sprint

In those early newborn days, my daughter and I spent 20 hours a day in physical contact.

Eva Longoria’s powerful comments about choosing motherhood after 40

How old were you when you had your first child, mama?