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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.
'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.
What is “pregnancy nose?” One OBGYN explains if your nose really changes during pregnancy
If you’re pregnant and on TikTok, then you’ve probably seen posts about “pregnancy nose” recently. Pregnant women have been posting before-and-after photos showing how their noses change throughout their pregnancies.
Nearly 3 in 10 moms would choose remote work options, flexible hours over an extra $10,000 in salary
Squeezed by inflation and the soaring costs of raising a baby, many families have tightened their budgets this year. But there’s something many moms of young children say they’d want from their employers even more than a pay increase right now: flexible hours and remote work options.
The serious symptoms to look for during this season’s RSV surge, according to a pediatrician
As a parent, it's important to know the more serious signs to watch out for as we navigate this year's RSV season. ...
What does the end of Roe v. Wade mean for reproductive healthcare? An ob-gyn explains
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right for a woman to have an abortion. Abortion access is now determined at the state level, and the procedure stands to be banned or heavily restricted in about half the states.
Does Phexxi work? Women say they’re getting pregnant on this “on-demand” birth control
Lots of women are on the lookout for non-hormonal birth control these days, and Phexxi is a popular option – but social media is blowing up with women posting stories about getting pregnant while using it.