Health & Wellness

This Is How a Doula Preps for Birth

Take notes, mama!

It’s science: Sugars found in breast milk can help fight off infection

These sugars are known as human milk oligosaccharides—or HMOs.

There’s a possible link between dad’s gym habits and baby’s intelligence, says new study

When dads work out, babies benefit.

The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

It’s science: Breast milk fights against bad bacteria

It's packed with immune cells.

From Kate to Khloe: Expecting celebs to ‘bounce back’ after birth hurts us all

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than what size jeans you wear.

Hilary Duff shares how pregnancy changed her body–and her confidence

A post-baby body is a beautiful thing.

VBAC or C-section? What the science says

But there are a lot of factors at play.

Heart failure is an issue for new moms, and doctors need to start listening

New moms may not be recognized as being at risk, but we are.

‘Tully’ may be controversial, but it has people talking about maternal mental health

Which is a discussion we all need to be having.

The surprising side effect of pregnancy that affects 65% of women

According to a new survey.

Kate Hudson says morning sickness is worse with girls—is it true?

We explore the science behind this myth.

The street safety rules every child—and parent—need to know

Holding hands is mandatory.

This free support group for new moms is a gift to parents everywhere

It's a great way to take that first step to getting help.

It’s science: Reading the same books to your child over and over makes them smarter

The next time your preschooler hands you Llama, Llama for the millionth time, don't despair.

Mindy Kaling let go of her mom guilt—and you can, too

She's not letting it hold her hostage and neither should you.

5 things I wish I didn’t waste time worrying about as a new mom

2. Worrying about making sure everything was 'perfect'

6 signs your child might have anxiety—and how to help

3. Perfectionism

Mamas of toddlers: I know you’re feeling exhausted, here’s what will help

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‘Parent mode’ may be hard-wired in our brains, say Harvard researchers

Different brain areas are in charge of particular aspects of parenting.