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New York Baby Benefit - A mother holding her baby

New York’s new $1,800 baby benefit offers relief for postpartum moms

The program, officially called the Birth Allowance for Beginning Year (BABY) Benefit, was approved as part of New York’s FY 2026 budget.

Updated May. 22, 2025
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This mom’s postpartum experience in China will leave U.S. moms in awe

Wang shares her postpartum experience in China, where she’s able to rest and recover without financial stress.

Updated Mar. 14, 2025
Postpartum care at home

This new at-home program is redefining postpartum care for moms

Postpartum care isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. And yet, in the U.S., it’s treated as an afterthought.

Updated Mar. 13, 2025
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Pampering postpartum moms shouldn’t be a luxury—how can we make it accessible for all?

At a time when families need more support than ever, American society leaves them particularly vulnerable.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
Postpartum depression treatment - A mother holding her sleeping newborn

Groundbreaking blood test could revolutionize how postpartum depression is diagnosed AND treated

Diagnosing PPD has traditionally relied on moms recognizing and reporting their symptoms—a tall order when they’re battling exhaustion and the endless demands of new motherhood.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Postpartum - A mom hugging her newborn

Alone with your newborn: The raw reality of the first day postpartum

The door clicked shut, and suddenly, I was alone. Just me and you. It wasn't supposed to feel this quiet. Or this overwhelming.

Updated Mar. 27, 2025
mom holding newborn alone at home - pathologizing motherhood - Motherly

Mothers don’t need to be ‘fixed’. They aren’t what’s broken

And now the Surgeon General’s warning about parental stress affirms that.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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Do you have postpartum depletion? Here’s how to tell

It’s difficult to support a new life around the clock when you’re not thriving yourself.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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I was a ‘walking zombie’ with undiagnosed PPD—but like so many other women, I never received help

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health recently gave the US a D+ for maternal mental healthcare.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
Baby with golden retriever

New mom’s Reddit post about resenting her pets is met with empathy from fellow moms

The lack of judgement from commenters is truly something special.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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I recovered from postpartum psychosis: Here are 5 things I learned

And now, I’m actually grateful for my experience.

Updated Jun. 21, 2024
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Are doulas covered by insurance? It depends on where you live

This founder wants to help you find out if you’re eligible.

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
woman lying in bed experiencing postpartum night sweats

Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer

Although annoying, postpartum night sweats are common and usually not a cause for alarm.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
mom rage

Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met

The truth is, anger—real, fist-clenching, heart-racing, uncontrollable anger—is so much more common among mothers than many of us think.

Updated Apr. 22, 2024
pregnant woman looking at phone - pregnancy apps and maternal mortality crisis

Pregnancy apps can help in the maternal mortality crisis. But surveys show they’re failing women

Pregnancy apps should be a lifeline—but they lack much-needed postpartum support.

Updated Apr. 16, 2024
mom holding newborn baby while drinking coffee

These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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