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Why I Didn’t Have a Baby Shower 

When I got pregnant with my daughter, there was a lot I didn’t know. But one thing I knew for sure, without question, was that I wasn’t having a baby shower. I’m not particularly religious, bu...

What I Expected vs. What It Was: The First Weeks of Fatherhood & Newborn Life

When facing a change in my life such as moving cities, getting married or bringing home a new puppy, I try not to get too high or too low — I stay as pragmatic as possible, and prepare the best I c...

Nature Baby Names for Winter Due Dates

This list has been adapted from The Amazing Baby Name Book for this article. Check out the book for further name suggestions and the stories behind the names, including an array of other themes suc...

Hormonal Episodes and Scenes of Chaos

It’s hard to describe the sheer madness of being six months pregnant while parenting two children under four. I am here to shed light on a chaotic, at times hilarious, and impossibly exhausting ...

How to Support Adoptive Families

Marisa Renee Lee is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. To know Marisa is to know her mother Lisa. Marisa served as a caretaker for Lisa who had MS and ultimately died from breast cancer in 2008. ...

A Groundbreaking Initiative in Understanding Pregnancy Loss

In a profound step towards unraveling the mysteries of pregnancy loss, our friends at Perelel have proudly partnered to support the HOPE Project, a pioneering research initiative. This collaboratio...

Zoom Saved My Postpartum

Betsy is the co-founder of Swehl, a one-stop-shop for breastfeeding, and previously co-founded the women’s community, Doyenne. “Community” is a bit of a buzzword these days, but for good reason...

Barbie's Unexpected Lessons on Womanhood and Motherhood

Look, we get it. For months, we saw the color pink take over our world. So when we heard “Barbie movie,” most of us just thought of fluffy, whimsical, bright pink and glitter movie for our kids. ...

Can You Have Postpartum Depression as a Non-Carrying Parent?

For as long as I can remember, the center of my life has focused on my health. It’s oscillated between me being focused religiously on keeping up healthy habits (eating right, working out) to feeli...

Mamas Talk How They're Honoring Juneteenth

As we reach the middle of June, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of an important historical milestone: Juneteenth. With each passing year, the significance of this commemoration grows, r...