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23 Must-Have Baby Registry Items, From A Mom Who’s Tried Everything
Around 12 weeks pregnant, I popped online to start my baby registry – something I’d been looking forward to for months. But I quickly realized that when it comes to baby gear, there’s a lot to figure out. What kind of car seat works best for my car? Do I really need five different bottle types? My questions felt endless.
Preparing for the 4th trimester: Ask the experts | Ad Content for Aeroflow Breastpumps
Preparing for the 4th trimester: Ask the experts | Ad Content for Aeroflow Breastpumps
I lost my pregnancy – then came the bills for $1,500
Already emotional from a miscarriage and D&C, the sticker shock of this necessary procedure was almost too much to handle.
Once This Mom Had Her Baby, She Felt Like Her Medical Teams Stopped Taking Her Seriously
It wasn't until something drastic happened that Simone Sebastian got the help she needed.
Even as a Doctor, This New Mom Couldn't See That She Had Postpartum Anxiety
When Aparna welcomed her first son, she was instantly in love. But as she watched him sleep in her arms, she felt her pulse begin to race.
This Mom Trusted Her Gut After Giving Birth — And It Saved Her Life
When Lauren Lowrey experienced postpartum preeclampsia, she found out how important it is to listen to her instincts.
'One Push and She Was Out' — One Mom Shares the Story of Her 15-Minute Labor
Aili Hermann thought she might have to give birth in a Lyft. Here's how her delivery unfolded, plus how she remained calm through it all.
I Birthed a 12-Pound Baby: 'He Was Perfect and Just a Lot More to Love Than We Had Anticipated'
Stephanie Schmitt pushed for two hours, and was totally surprised when her son Lochlan was nearly 12 pounds.
'I Spent Half My Maternity Leave in the NICU'
Katie Tikkanen's birth plan was upended when she went into labor at 34 weeks pregnant.
Major change to Costco's Kirkland diapers coming next year: Here's what parents need to know
As of January 2025, Costco is switching diaper manufacturers.
How I managed my anxiety during pregnancy after miscarriage and loss
Having anxiety during pregnancy is very common, especially if you’ve had a prior pregnancy loss. One mom tells her story, plus how she coped.
How will the new PPD pill work? An expert explains Zurzuvae for postpartum moms
The FDA has now approved the oral medication Zurzuvae to treat postpartum depression. Our perinatal psychiatrist talks through what we know about the drug so far.
CDC recommends RSV antibody to protect babies
As a mom of a child who had RSV just a year ago, I couldn't be more excited to hear that this therapy could be available as early as October 2023.
Baby names at risk of extinction in 2023
It’s the start of a new year (hello, 2023!) which means a new crop of babies – and a new crop of baby names. And if recent data is any indication, certain names are on a downward trajectory and could basically go extinct this year.