Health & Wellness

Yelling doesn’t work—5 tactics to try instead

5. Take time to reconnect.

My 7-month-old caught COVID-19 at day care

Here's what I want you to know.

Nearly a third of millennial moms are having postpartum sex before they feel ready (and that’s not okay)

Whether you wait six weeks or six months, what's important is that you feel ready.

Overdue baby? Here’s what you need to know about the Foley bulb

Model Hunter McGrady lamented about the labor induction tool on Instagram.

How hot is *too* hot for baby to go outside?

Take these important steps to prevent heat-related illness in little ones.

Quitting social media made me a better parent

I gave up social media to be a better parent. Now my kids and I are happier—and safer.

This mama is going viral for the one rule she never told her children

It's all about teaching her children to love themselves.

Scientists found an easy way to get your toddler to eat more veggies

Is your little one in a veggie slump, mama? This simple trick could get them eating more greens in no time.

It’s Science: Babies know exactly what hugs from mama mean

Babies as young as four months old know what your hug means.

Burnout is real, says the World Health Organization (and mothers everywhere)

If we want to prevent maternal burnout at work and at home we have to start talking honestly about the stress we are facing.

Moms are living in an extraordinary era of burnout

93% of moms say they're burned out. Let that sink in.

What is a midwife? Here’s how they’re different from OBs and doulas

Midwives act as advocates for pregnant people and can help you understand what's ahead.

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than weight loss

What if you could take a step back and figure out how to redefine new motherhood without focusing on weight loss postpartum? What if you took dieting out of the equation? How cou you best support yourself and be kind to yourself during this vulnerable time of transition in postpartum?

To the mamas who are ‘touched out’—I see you

If you've ever felt like you couldn't take one more minute of physical contact—even from the people you love most—this one's for you.

30 baby shower gifts for moms that make them feel loved & supported

After all, she is the guest of honor.

Swelling in pregnancy—why it happens and when to worry

Swelling, also called edema, in pregnancy is incredibly common—and usually not a cause for worry.

All children should be screened for heart-related issues, AAP says

No single test will detect every possible heart issue, so it's important to screen early and often.

How should I modify my workouts while pregnant?

According to a personal trainer.

10 real truths about the Fourth Trimester, mama

2. You are not going to enjoy every minute, and that's okay.

How to advocate for yourself at medical appointments

If you feel your voice isn't being heard or there is refusal to hear and answer your questions, it's time to get a new doctor.