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Snooki was mom-shamed for drinking wine while feeding her baby—but she’s not having it

Ultimately, when it comes to how you feed your baby and whether you're comfortable having a glass of wine while doing so, you're calling the shots, mama.

The (very good) reason why so many people insist on telling pregnant women how hard parenting is

Giving unsolicited advice is just one parent's attempt to help another parent avoid the challenges they went through.

‘Real Housewives’ star Monique Samuels explains how she finds balance in motherhood

We recently sat down with the reality star to talk about she channels her mom superpowers.

Leaving the hospital with my baby still in the NICU was so hard

I had to go back to the NICU and give my baby one more kiss.

There’s a petition to move Halloween to Saturdays—but would it really make it safer for kids?

While moving a holiday might sound extreme, there are some good reasons for—and against—such a change.

I lost myself in motherhood—but it didn’t last forever

All the things that had made me an individual had faded away in the sleepless chaos of having young children. My home life was who I had become. My entire existence centered around taking care of my children, keeping the house and my husband.

Motherhood is: Being sleep-deprived and still getting it done

How do people 'mom' like this? I thought. They just do, I would later realize.

Christy Turlington Burns’ birth story inspired her to help other mothers

"That experience is what opened my eyes to this global tragedy. You know I did not know that women and girls were still dying in pregnancy-related complications all over the world. I had no idea," shares Burns.

To the mama who doesn’t have everything together—you’re not alone

My day-to-day is filled with micro failures that prevent me from achieving any semblance of "best mom ever" status.

This mama’s honest before and after photos are going viral for all the right reasons

"After two years of dedicated work to embrace myself as is, I wholeheartedly love every single inch of my body—even on the days when my inner shame game is strong," Wolf writes.

This mama’s gut-wrenching story of her son almost drowning has gone viral

"The reason I'm sharing? This happened in a pool full of people. A pool full of ADULTS," shares Leeson.

Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy announcement has a message for those struggling with infertility

"It's not for a movie...⁣⁣ #2," Hathaway captioned a black-and-white mirror selfie showing off her bump in a white tank top.

New moms spend 1,400 hours a year worrying about babies’ health, poll says

Whether you're in the midst of caring for an infant or that scary-wonderful time is years behind you, you're probably nodding to yourself right now, thinking, "Is that all?"

Shawn Johnson East opens up about the anxiety she felt during her recent anatomy scan

It sparked an important conversation about Down Syndrome and what it truly means to have a "healthy baby."

To my 6-year-old when you told me your thighs were chubby

I don't know what caused you to say something like that. You probably heard it on the playground, another little girl parroting an adult's insecurities.

Finding beauty in the mundane moments of motherhood

His cereal bowl is on the counter with remnants of oats and milk. My French press is half full, the cream is still out. I have yet to get properly dressed, or attempt to begin the strange battle that is dressing my son.

Jessica Alba on having 3 kids: ‘You’re outnumbered, but I really like it’

It's never easy, but always worth it.

American parents are paying more for childcare than ever before

According to a new survey, 70% of families are paying rates defined as unaffordable by the government.