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How to safely breastfeed your baby if you get COVID-19 or the flu

There are measures you can take to prevent the spread of germs between you and your baby.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

The medical community does not listen to women—and it’s killing us

We don't need to teach women how to talk. We need to teach medical providers how to listen.

Updated Sep. 01, 2022
woman getting an ultrasound

Pfizer is launching a COVID-19 vaccine trial for pregnant women

t's the first clinical trial to involve expectant mothers and it's already underway.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

The strange science behind phantom baby kicks

They are more common than you might think.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
baby kissing moms pregnant belly as dad sits behind

Democrats propose tax credit of up to $3,600 per child in COVID-19 relief package

Families would be sent monthly checks, beginning as early as July.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
mom laughing at her son - essay on being diagnosed with postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder

Micaela on accepting her postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder

"I had a serious problem—one that had always been there but worsened from birth and my experience with breastfeeding."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
mom and dad holding newborn baby in the hospital

This rockstar mom gave birth in her car during a major snowstorm

The baby girl was born in the front seat of her parents' car during a nor'easter.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
Christina Perri playing a show

Christina Perri shares how her family is coping after the stillbirth of their daughter

"I keep describing grief as a house. I live in this house now, I just go from room to room," she wrote.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
Kristen Davis on the red carpet

Kristin Davis learned to manage her child’s eczema, and more importantly, to trust her mom instincts

"I really doubted my concerns because I'd hear from other moms and they'd say things like 'it's just dry skin,' 'it will go away' or 'you can just scrub it off'."

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

Yes, certain foods can increase sperm count—here’s what to eat

Sperm health is just as important as ovum health.

Updated Mar. 07, 2022
mom smiling with two kids - essay on late onset postpartum depression

Emily on late onset postpartum depression in the form of anger and rage

“Mommy’s not safe. Stay back!” I shouted, with my hand outstretched in protest. I didn’t trust myself in that moment. I didn’t recognize myself.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
mom helping two daughters with school

Moms are being forced to choose between their job and their kids in this pandemic

Parents are over 40% of the workforce and if schools and daycares remain closed, that leaves them in an impossible situation.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
Jessie James Decker son with a breathing machine

Jessie James Decker opens up about her son’s chronic illness

"It's scary to watch his […] chest struggling so much to take a breath," she writes.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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