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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.

Sagittarius names for baby

90 baby names for your little dynamo born during Sagittarius season

Those born under this sign are described as generous, adventurous and funny.

Updated Nov. 08, 2023
two babies outside on blanket in fall - fall baby names

Fall-tastic names for your autumn baby

Baby names that reflect the beauty of autumn are as bountiful as the joy of this season!

Updated Aug. 29, 2024
Britney Spears with sons

Britney Spears was tormented for being postpartum, full stop

She was a vulnerable new mama struggling with her mental health, and society left her to the wolves.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
family standing outside a lake

I’m married. I’m a mother. I had an abortion in Texas.

Abortion looks different for everyone but collective trauma is real.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
Morgan Stewart with baby and husband

Yes, it’s possible to get pregnant again soon after giving birth

Morgan Stewart recently announced that she's pregnant with her second child less than 7 months after giving birth to her first. Here's what you need to know about having kids so close together.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
best stretch mark creams for pregnancy

9 stretch mark creams that will soothe your growing belly

Pregnancy is a great time to get into the habit of giving your skin a little extra love on the daily.

Updated Jun. 16, 2023

“I was not ready”—This mom’s honest post about maternity leave is so relatable

"As a majority income source for our family, I was forced to suck it up, put on a smile, and get back to work."

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
baby boy doing tummy time- September baby names

24 September baby names for your early-Autumn bundle

You'll fall for all of these sweet monikers.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024

Ballerina mom Ingrid Silva danced her way through her pregnancy

Watch our conversation with the new mama and ballet legend.

Updated Dec. 04, 2022

How do I find the right sperm donor?

Queer midwives Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin walk through the pros and cons of choosing a sperm donor to start your family.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

8 surprising + delicious breastfeeding snacks

BRB, eating all of the food.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Body cam footage shows officer delivering baby in 7-Eleven parking lot

Watch the entire amazing birth from start to finish—congrats to all!

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
Fruit chart showing the size of the postpartum uterus

Here’s why you still look pregnant after birth

This video uses fruit to show how the uterus changes in size…

Updated Mar. 01, 2022

60 water-inspired baby names for your little future swimmer

And ocean and river—names that reflect Mother Nature's greatest gifts.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
woman laying on a bed - signs of ovulation guide

8 signs of ovulation: How to find your most fertile days

How do you know when your fertile days are? By charting your cycles and watching for signs of ovulation.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
baby eating a cake- taurus baby names

70+ Taurus-inspired baby names for babies born in April & May

Give that little bull a fitting moniker.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
dad holding up baby in the air- august baby names

August Baby Names: 20 Favorites

Inspiration from some of the sweetest baby names.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
woman crying taking a selfie

This mama reminds us that becoming a mother is the birth of a human AND a new woman

"You go from the highest your hormones will ever be in your life to the lowest all in one swift moment."

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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