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What people get wrong about being a mom in your 40s

Life in your 40s can best be described by these three words: in your feelings.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
mom holding a newborn looking over her shoulder - best nursing tanks

14 nursing tank tops you’ll wear every single day

They're perfect for layering, great for sleeping and the right styles can even work solo.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
mom holding baby and scooping formula into a bottle

Dear formula mom—I see you

Don’t let anyone make you feel less than because you have chosen (or like many of us, life chose for you) the formula route.

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
TikTok OBGYN holding a uterus model

OBGYN shows why ‘bouncing back’ right after baby is physically impossible in viral TikTok

This Portland-based OBGYN shows (literally) why bounce-back culture is ridiculous.

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
mom holding baby on her chest - essay on self-compassion for mothers

Why I prioritize self-compassion as a new mom

"Before becoming a mother, I thought motherhood was unconditional love, sacrifice and unwavering support. While all of that is still true, since becoming a mother, I have learned that motherhood also requires a commitment to self-compassion."

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
mom doing postpartum barre workout with baby

4 postpartum barre workout moves for new mamas

After you’ve consulted with your physician and received their approval to start up a fitness routine, here are 4 moves to get you started.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
Similac 360 Total Care is included in the 2022 Similac Liquid Formula Recall

Abbott recalls some Similac liquid formulas and Pedialyte due to a bottle cap issue

The cap issue could lead to spoilage in some products, but the recall is not expected to impact formula supply.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
woman going for a walk with headphones wearing a sports bra though recent report found high levels of bpa in sports bras

High levels of BPA found in sports bras, according to new report

Maybe don’t hang out in your workout wear, experts warn.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mom feeding baby, who is a picky toddler

I felt mom guilt and shame for having a picky eater

My toddler's diet had become a menu of all the things I said I’d never feed my child—until I had my child.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
woman shopping for groceries after update from fda new definition of healthy

The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Kelly Osbourne on Red Table Talk

Kelly Osbourne says her friends and family judge her for choosing not to breastfeed

I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild]."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
katie couric in waiting room for mammogram breast cancer diagnosis

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

"Please get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer."

Updated May. 10, 2023
food collage - store bought foods

12 prepared foods you can buy at the store that make weeknight dinners a snap

There is absolutely nothing wrong with store bought foods that make life easier.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mom cuddling baby as she thinks about baby safety

Your 10 most pressing baby safety questions, answered by a pediatrician

Babies will constantly surprise you, but knowing what to look out for and how to react will help ensure they grow up to be healthy and strong.

Updated Sep. 04, 2024
Halle Bailey Little Mermaid new trailer

Having a Black Ariel shows that representation isn’t just important—it’s attainable

It's a reminder that all we ever have to do is show up as our authentic selves—and believe that the rest will fall into place.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mom and baby with flowers - birth flowers by month

Birth flowers by month and their special meanings

Find the perfect flowers for any occasion.

Updated Dec. 12, 2022
tiktok screenshots- snapback culture

Mom calls out toxic snapback culture by sharing her ‘loose skin and stretch marks’ in viral TikTok

“I fell into postpartum depression after giving birth because I hadn't seen anyone with a similar body.”

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
little boy eating brain food

9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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