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How Parental Leave Reshaped My Identity and Helped Me Carry the Mental Load

When my partner and I welcomed our first child, we had the rare privilege of both taking extended parental leave. I had six months of paid leave, supported by my employer, and encouraged by my boss...

How (and Why) to Introduce Allergens Early

Introducing allergens to a baby can be scary, but did you know that introducing them early can actually prevent the development of a food allergy later? In 2015, a groundbreaking study demonstr...

Wipes: The Unsung Hero of Motherhood

When you’re a mom—or frankly, just someone navigating daily life—there are certain products you rely on without question. For me, wipes have always been one of them. With three kids, there’s always...

I Finally Found A Family-First Estate Planning Company And Checked It Off My To-Do List

As a parent, you quickly learn that there’s no shortage of things to add to your never-ending to-do list. Grocery shopping, dentist appointments, school pick-ups, and of course, keeping your kids s...

Babe's Mother's Day Gift Guide

So you’re a mom, or you’re currently making a human (casual), or… you just know a mom that needs some good spoiling this May. We’ve rounded up our favorite brands to create the perfectly curated gi...

Is TRX Safe for Pregnancy? My Experience with Suspension Training While Expecting.

When I first found out I was pregnant, I had so many questions – especially about fitness. As someone who loves to move, I wanted to stay active, but needed to make sure I was doing so safely. Coul...

I Took Psychedelics and It Cured My Postpartum Depression

Ten years ago, if someone had told me I’d be advocating for a clinical trial using psychedelics to treat postpartum depression, I would have laughed. It would have seemed impossible, even reckless....

Your Mom's A Person, Too.

“Ok mommy don’t move!” my meatball-shaped son, age 3, hollered at me as he waddled into pre-school. “STAY RIGHT THERE” he insisted, pointing to the random circle etched into the sidewalk where I wa...

Baby is Ready for Solids. Are You?

Contributed by Kimberly Grenawitzke, OTD, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC of Solid Starts Your baby is eyeing your avocado toast like they’re about to lunge for it. You, on the other hand, are somewhere bet...

Mom Rx: Introducing our No BS Bi-Monthly Health Column

Introducing Mom Rx, your No BS bi-monthly health column—brought to you in partnership with Sollis Health. Because moms need answers, not anxiety. In every edition, we’ll tap top medical experts to ...