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4th trimester

To the new mama navigating her 4th trimester alone—I see you

You were strong and brave to get this far. I know you felt all of us cheering for you. But now, in these weeks and months, I want you to know that we're still cheering for you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Surviving colic: What to do when your baby won’t stop crying

5. Swaddle to calm their nervous system.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

What bringing home a newborn baby feels like

Newborn time is soft and doughy. It's not quite moldable yet. It's sticky.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

8 truths about the 4th trimester I wish I had known

6. Little victories are worth celebrating.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

30 hilarious + eye-opening truths about the 4th trimester 😳

19. Babies grunt a lot! And loudly. They make lots of tiny noises. And they are really adorable.

Updated Mar. 02, 2018

Hello world: When is it okay to bring my newborn baby outside?

Being a good mother doesn’t mean hiding my daughter from the world, but rather helping her navigate it, together.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Motherhood transformed my marriage

Why was new parenthood so hard on me and my husband? Because we just didn’t know what we were doing.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

4th Trimester Truths

Real moms reveal what those first few weeks with a new baby really feel like.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The 4th trimester struggle is real

Everything explodes: your heart with love, your mind with this new reality, and your body with— well, a baby.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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