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My Toddler Has Never Once Slept Through The Night
One of the most Googled parental questions (by far) is “when will my baby sleep through the night?” — or, more accurately, “how can I get my baby to sleep through the night?” And while the reason for...
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Why The Phrase ‘All That Matters Is A Healthy Baby’ Is Bullsh*t
When I was pregnant with my first child, I’m very certain that at least once I probably said something like, “All I want is a healthy baby.” It’s possible that I said it when someone asked me about my...
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COVID-19 Antibodies Can Be Passed To Babies In Utero
As if the pandemic was not scary enough, add a little bit of pregnancy on top of it and the pandemic instantly gets even more terrifying. Not only are you worried about catching the coronavirus, you...
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Infant Mortality Is Reduced When Black Babies Are Cared For By Black Doctors
Black newborns are three times more likely to die as white newborns. Even though infant mortality rates are down overall in the United States, Black babies still have high rates of infant mortality....
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This New Bottle Will Have You Feeding Your Baby Like a BOSS
There is no multitasker quite like a new mom. Your hands are literally full with feedings, diapers, spit-up rags, and soiled onesies. Your baby is probably hungry, tired, pooping, or all three at...
View ArticleMandy Moore Announces The Birth Of Her Son With Adorable Photo
Mandy Moore introduces the world to her son August Harrison Goldsmith Mandy Moore and husband Taylor Goldsmith just welcomed their baby boy August Harrison Goldsmith and in an Instagram post announcing...
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There Isn’t A Golden Age When A Baby Should Sleep Through The Night
When I was a new mom, I wanted what every parent craves. I was desperate for my infant to sleep through the night. She did, just shy of three months old. I smugly thought it was because I was a mom who...
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Nine Surprising Things You Might Not Know About Newborns
Is there anything sweeter and more snuggly than a brand-new baby? The first few days with each of my newborns were bliss. Of course, there was struggle, pain, and lots of emotions. Birth isn’t a...
View ArticlePowerful Ad Showing New Moms Breastfeeding To Air During Golden Globes
The Frida Mom ad is the first of its kind to highlight the frustrations of breastfeeding Moms who choose to breastfeed often feel isolated, alone, and frustrated by the process. Anytime breastfeeding...
View ArticleThe Other Reason We Need To See More Depictions Of What Breastfeeding Is...
By now, we’ve all heard about, and probably watched, the Frida ad that aired during the Golden Globes. For me, the ad offered the first truly realistic visual depiction of breastfeeding I have ever...
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If Parents Can’t Afford Diapers, They Can’t Go To Work Or Seek Childcare
Any parent, especially one living through the baby and toddler years, will tell you that the list of “essentials” includes as many non-food items as food items. Of course, breastmilk or formula is a...
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Hey Dads, You Need To Step Up At Nighttime Too
I listened to a new dad talk about life with his newborn. He is a first-time parent and the bliss of his sweet baby still makes him dizzy. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him swoon, but he quickly grew...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Killed My Sex Drive, But I’m Back, Baby
Sex has never been a source of stress or contention in my marriage. I often see partners complaining about mismatched sex drives, especially in relationships between a man and woman. None of those...
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Dear New Mom: You’ll Want To Remember Their Littleness
Dear New Mama, Remember what this feels like. Because I know right now, you’re having all the feels. And all the questions. And likely all the tears. You’ve known what it feels like to be wanted. But...
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Eight Things That Did Not Cure My Son’s Colic (And One That Did)
You’re a new dad — congratulations! Or, if your experience is anything like mine was, I’m sorry. My son turns two in a month and is — by all measures – a wonderful toddler, but I still can’t talk or...
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Dear Pandemic Baby: Our Versions Of Normal Life Are Not The Same
Dear Pandemic Baby, Hi, love. Well, here we are. Trudging through a pandemic I could not see coming when I first found out I was pregnant with you. It’s a year full of heavy dark clouds, but my baby,...
View ArticleA Year Of Unknowns: What It’s Like To Have Your First Baby During A Pandemic
On February 26th, 2020 at 6:30pm, my firstborn arrived. 8 lbs 10 oz and 22 inches representing the conclusion of our infertility journey following a successful IVF frozen transfer. As one of five...
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Why NICUs Should Give Books To All Of Their Babies
Trigger warning; child loss When my twins were born three months prematurely, I struggled with intense feelings of maternal guilt and incompetence. Throughout their time in the NICU, my twins were...
View ArticleHere Are 7 Things That Will Help Babies With Digestive Issues
For a brand new baby whose stomach is still getting used to “life on the outside,” a bit of tummy trouble is inevitable. If your baby is fussing, flexing, and/or grunting like they’re uncomfortable,...
View ArticleSurprise! Macaulay Culkin & Brenda Song Welcome Their First Child
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song honor Culkin’s sister with their baby’s name The COVID-19 pandemic has made it easier than ever for people in the public eye to hide pregnancies and welcome babies out...
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