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Birth boundaries: Why Meghan Markle’s private birth is a powerful message to fellow mamas

By eschewing the (rather recent) tradition of public postpartum photo-ops in favor of doing what works for her, the Duchess is sending a message to pregnant women all over the world: You're in charge here, mama. You don't owe anyone an invitation to your birth, and you don't owe anyone a performance of postpartum perfection.

I had an unexpected C-section and these pictures tell my story

One mama tells us how she coped when her birth didn’t go as planned.

Motherhood is: Sitting in the dark as your child learns to sleep on their own

Each night I spent at least 40 minutes waiting with him and, though it may not seem long, when you have just the few hours between his sleep and your own to prepare for the next day, standing still when there is so much to be done can seem painful.

Madewell’s got matching mom & me outfits—and all our #twinning dreams have come true

These are too cute.

Amazon has toy vacuum cleaners that actually work!

Now your kids really can help tidy up.

Chip + Joanna Gaines just made a big announcement about their new TV network

All the old episodes of Fixer Upper will also have a home there!

Uh-oh: Persistent preschooler locks dad out of his iPad for the next 48 years

What to do if this happens to you.

Go rest and do nothing, mama—your children will thank you

Personally, I'm a big believer that this, simply knowing how to rest, is one of the greatest lessons I can exemplify for my intense little people.

I was disappointed by the sex of my baby—at first

Until I realized it could make a positive impact in today's world.

Surprise! Alcohol-removed wine is a thing, mama

The wine is produced from grapes grown in acclaimed wine regions in California—and then Fre removes the alcohol in a way that still preserves the flavor and aroma of the wine.

My husband won’t be my birth coach—and we’re both okay with that

Our doula Amy—calm, experienced, and a veteran of childbirth herself—was the right person to have at the helm.

Why Consumer Reports wants the Rock ‘n Play recalled

What parents need to know.

Why renting kids clothes could save your style + budget, mama

Rent the Runway kids just launched!

Nurse adopts the NICU preemie who didn’t have a single visitor for 5 months

"In the moment (I) knew she needed and deserved every ounce of love I had to give her," says Smith.

How to Dress Your Postpartum Body

5 styling tips while you wait to get your pre-baby body back.

Jamie on anxiety and the need for control after losing her parents

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.

The bittersweet reality of motherhood is: If you do a good job, one day they won’t need you

We know what to do in our hearts and we know in our guts.

We’re done having kids—here’s how we know

We are two and through.

5 principles parents can use to create a Montessori-inspired playroom

We’re obsessed with Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s family Easter outfits—and you can get them at Target!

BRB, making a Target run.