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The answers to 8 secret questions you want to ask your gynecologist

When I look in my child’s eyes at drop off I don’t want to imagine it might be the last time

After the shooting in Florida is it finally time to ask ourselves—are we failing our children?

Transgender woman successfully induces lactation to breastfeed her baby

History, made.

Keep it real, mama

Life isn’t perfect, but it does have perfect moments.

Why Lena’s Hysterectomy Has Us in Tears

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are here.

Empowering the next generation: 35 must-read Black history books for kids

It's more crucial than ever to help our kids understand and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Americans

True life: I had postpartum rage and depression (and didn’t realize it)

If you feel this way too, you’re not alone.

25 ways to improve every parent’s sleep habits

Parenthood is real, and so is society’s increase in sleep deprivation.

Ditch the labels: 4 steps to develop your child’s self-confidence

You wouldn’t intentionally put your children down or stifle their growth. This can happen if you use labels.

The 4 biggest misconceptions about new parenthood

Dear new mom, rest assured you are not alone.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is using her own pregnancy to champion paid leave for moms ?

Senator Tammy Duckworth proves it. When we have more mothers in power, more mothers can be empowered. 

A love letter to my best friend: Do you know how amazing you are?

For the one who's doing it all and giving it her all, you amaze me every day.

They did what? 7 fascinating facts about birth through history

Wait, what?!

It’s science: The key to a happy marriage isn’t more ‘stuff’

Instead, it’s more time. Together.

To me, Valentine’s day is about the small ways we can express our large love

Whether we go out for burgers or sit down to a beautifully set table, it doesn’t matter.

It’s science: Exercising during pregnancy has lasting benefits for you + your baby

Regular exercise while pregnant is linked to lower birth weight and a reduced risk of gestational diabetes.

Here’s why parents are boycotting the new ‘Peter Rabbit’ film

Food allergies are no joke.

What Arianna Huffington wants you to know about healthy tech use for kids

“Phones, like all technology, should augment our humanity, not consume it,” says Huffington.

This is why mothers have so much emotional labor

It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.

My child: I hope you keep your innocence as long as you can

Because you don’t get to go back and re-do your childhood.