Health

Carissa on postpartum anxiety and finding love for her son

"Postpartum depression and anxiety hit me like a freight train. I couldn’t pull myself out from under it. I felt horrible for feeling the way I did because society tells new moms that motherhood shouldn’t be this way."

7 simple things you can do right now if you’re feeling overwhelmed

6. Write down your ta-da list.

5 expert ways to cope when you’re up all night with your newborn

Here's how to take care of yourself when the baby is Up. All. Night.

What you need to know about taking maternity leave during a global pandemic

We've made figuring out what protections, benefits and work leave you might be eligible for a little easier.

Kayla on finally admitting she suffered from postpartum depression

PPD Question: I feel overwhelmed.  My answer: No, I have been coping as well as ever.

“Workin’ Moms” star shares how she’s getting through quarantine with kids

Catherine Reitman is sharing exactly what we need to hear right now

9 no-equipment exercises you can do anywhere

P.volve master trainer Antonietta Vicaria swears by these.

Childhood vaccinations are dropping during the pandemic

"We want to reassure all our families that pediatricians have innovated ways to make visits even safer."

This double face mask hack made my skin *so* soft + glowy

An esthetician shares her best tips to really hydrate the skin.

Alicia on experiencing post traumatic stress disorder during COVID-19

"...Remember what it is to survive, and to overcome. And remember, what it is to learn to breathe water."

After my hysterectomy, I feel free

"Here I was, waking up in a recovery room with no uterus, 14 years ahead of schedule."

The hidden risk of postpartum depression during quarantine (and how to get help)

Now more than ever, we have to take care of our mental health, particularly new parents.

Kourtney Kardashian shuts down pregnancy rumors: ‘this is the shape of my body’

Bumps aren't always babies.

How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic

The mental health techniques developed by disaster response experts can help parents right now.

The one lesson from birth class I actually used

I'm a labor and delivery nurse and *this* was new information to me!

Why employees deserve an extra day off this month

"Employee burnout was a problem before the coronavirus global pandemic, and now the risks of burnout are painfully acute during this crisis," says Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting.

5 ways to talk to your partner about sharing the workload at home right now

"So much has changed. Let's talk about how we're going to make this work for us both."

Everything we know (so far) about how states reopening will affect families

When can we have playdates? When can we use child care? For families, reopening is complicated.

These stories of mothers reunited with babies born during COVID-19 will make you 😭

These mamas + babies are living miracles.

I mourn the pregnancy experience I could have had

I miss the feeling of warm hugs from loved ones. I miss having friends and family members marvel at my growing belly. I miss having the shared emotional experience of pregnancy with other women.