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My birth story: How adoption made me a mama

My infertility made me a fighter. It made me believe that anything is possible.

Oregon just passed the most generous paid family leave law in the U.S.

Oregon's new paid leave law means some moms will have their whole paychecks while recovering from birth 👏

5 Montessori-inspired ways to cut down your child’s screen time

They work crazy-well.

That newborn baby scent is addictive—science explains why

In an evolutionary sense, that amazing baby smell helps keep babies alive, and in a physiological sense, it can even help mothers relax.

Marissa on postpartum regret after becoming a mother

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Danielle Fishel opens up about her NICU baby and the health scares they’re experiencing

Their baby was born four weeks early and is still in the NICU.

This sunscreen saves my family’s skin each year  🙌

It's seriously no joke.

Mamas recovering from postpartum, we see you

I saw the pain in your eyes and in your face and in your body.

The Coast Guard will now pay to ship breast milk home to babies

What a huge relief for pumping mamas.

Eva Longoria’s post about juggling work + breastfeeding is on point

Did you feel supported at work when it came to breastfeeding or pumping, mama?

The scientific reason why pregnant women create a ‘safety bubble’ of personal space

Can everybody just give her some room, please?

Family-friendly travel: 5 reasons to pack your bags + visit the Bahamas, mama

We were lucky enough to visit the Bahamas at SLS Baha Mar for a trip both parents and kids can enjoy.

Why American moms are the most stressed out moms in the Western world

Collins suggests that the sky-high stress levels American moms have can't be fixed with policy alone. She's calling for lawmakers to support families and mothers, but also for America to redefine what motherhood, work and family look like.

Mom rage is real, and we need to talk about it

There are times when I don't even recognize myself after having yelled relentlessly at my kids. It's shameful, embarrassing and humiliating but not yelling is really hard to do sometimes.

Why does my child wet the bed? (and 5 tips for preventing it)

Here's how you can help your child to stop bedwetting.

After years of infertility I thought I was prepared to have a baby, the reality was different

You are allowed to vocalize how hard this actually is. Just because you endured a longer road to get here does not take away the fact of the pressure of being a mother.

Motherhood is: Feeling sad that your child needs you less, but so happy to watch them soar

Yes, you are growing so fast―but, really, I wouldn't want it any other way. Because seeing you become the person you are is magical.

Rock your first year with baby with these 7 products & services 💪

You'll thank us later, mama.

This PICU nurse adopts the baby boy she cared for between heart surgeries

5 ways to celebrate your postpartum body this week

Because, spoiler alert: It's amazing.