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What went viral this week: LGBT maternity shoot, baby basketball fan + soccer star’s reunion with son

These are the headlines that made us smile this week, mama.

Alanis Morissette is so honest about pregnancy at 45 + postpartum depression

All new mamas need to hear her message.

Think of dressing yourself as a form of self-care, mama, says stylist La Tonya Yvette

"We feel like our best like selves when we're actually taking care of our mental health. And you know that's style for me," shares Yvette.

LaTonya Yvette on why fashion can be a form of self-care for moms

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to embrace imperfection

The real you is not perfect. She's better.

Amazon just announced Prime Day 2019—but you can shop these early deals now

Get ready. It's on July 15th.

To the mama who lets their child pick their own outfits—I see you

I see that your child also has 5+ bows in their hair and a layer of leggings, shorts and a skirt on.

For all the mamas who need it: A thread of only happy viral videos 😍

Chrissy Teigen asked. Motherly delivered.

Kate Mara is refreshingly honest about her emergency C-section

But she says that looking back, she wouldn't do a thing differently.

Why border patrol is not accepting donated diapers + toys for detained migrant kids

It's complicated but one thing is clear: These kids need help that they are not currently getting.

This mom’s honest post on the reality of her son’s autism is going viral

"Some disabilities cannot be overcome," she writes.

In case you didn’t know, you are the best mama in the whole world

But it's not for the reasons you might think.

How to make a small space look bigger—from an interior designer + mama

You can still live large in a small space.

Native American and Alaska Native mothers are dying and we need to talk about it

They are approximately 3.3 and 2.5 times more likely, respectively, to die while pregnant or as new moms than white women are.

Jessa Duggar shares the story of her accidental home birth

Having a baby doesn't always go according to plan.

It’s science: An early bedtime for men leads to healthier sperm

It's nice to be reminded that men's lifestyles have a significant impact on fertility too

Connecticut’s governor just signed the best paid leave plan in America

"We all agreed on the need to pass this landmark support for working families so they don't have to choose between the job they need and the family they love, or their own health," Lamont said.

Crystal on depression and letting go of being the perfect mother

Although I loved being pregnant, I had been dealing with serious anxiety and my transition to motherhood was no less difficult. It was, by far, the steepest learning curve of my life.

Supporting your LGBTQ child: 5 meaningful ways to give strength, love + power

Just love your kid.

Purging my child’s toys saved my motherhood

The problem was that my children received so many presents the gift-giving itself began to lose meaning. Every time a family member came by the house, my 3-year-old expected a treat.