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Pregnancy

Pregnant? We’re here for you, mama. From pregnancy nutrition to birth prep, we’ve got expert advice and essays from other moms who’ve been there.

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The decision to announce your pregnancy early is complex

Reading Britney Spears’ statement of “Perhaps we should have waited until we were further along…,” my thoughts are this: No. She did it the way that felt right for her. She wanted to share the news. The idea of loss didn’t stop her, and I find that courageous.

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The great baby bust of 2022: why moms are deciding not to have more kids

From medical to financial concerns—the largest percentage of millennial and Gen Z moms ever are saying they don't plan to have more children.

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Gender disappointment is real—and if you feel it, you’re not alone

Acknowledging disappointment about your baby’s sex is still pretty taboo in parenting circles.

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100 baby names that mean ‘fire’ that are sure to ignite your heart

Fiery inspiration for when your little flame comes blazing into the world

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The FDA warns prenatal screening tests may give false results: What this means if you’re pregnant

It’s important to know that these tests are screening tools, not diagnostic tools, and come with a high rate of false positives.

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60 Hawaiian baby names and their meanings

Including some of your Disney favorites like Moana and Lilo!

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20 April baby names that scream adventure

Like babies, April is all about new beginnings.

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100 summer-inspired baby names for your pocketful of sunshine

The sun, warmth and holidays all inspire these sunny names.

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The new mama’s guide to pregnancy symptoms

An exhaustive list of signs and symptoms you might experience (including some you probably didn’t know about).

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70 lovely Irish baby names for your lucky little shamrock

You already know Erin and Connor— have you met Maeve and Orla?

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