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How to pump breast milk at work

While it can feel daunting at first, know that you will get the hang of it.

Parents are a huge asset to any company, says Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp

"I definitely witnessed prior to having kids that moms were just so effective at managing their time, having perspective, understanding what was an emergency," says Beauchamp.

That newborn baby scent is addictive—science explains why

In an evolutionary sense, that amazing baby smell helps keep babies alive, and in a physiological sense, it can even help mothers relax.

My birth story: How adoption made me a mama

My infertility made me a fighter. It made me believe that anything is possible.

Family-friendly travel: 5 reasons to pack your bags + visit the Bahamas, mama

We were lucky enough to visit the Bahamas at SLS Baha Mar for a trip both parents and kids can enjoy.

Mamas recovering from postpartum, we see you

I saw the pain in your eyes and in your face and in your body.

This PICU nurse adopts the baby boy she cared for between heart surgeries

A lot of mamas meet their babies in hospital rooms, but Angela…

After years of infertility I thought I was prepared to have a baby, the reality was different

You are allowed to vocalize how hard this actually is. Just because you endured a longer road to get here does not take away the fact of the pressure of being a mother.

Mom rage is real, and we need to talk about it

There are times when I don't even recognize myself after having yelled relentlessly at my kids. It's shameful, embarrassing and humiliating but not yelling is really hard to do sometimes.

Being ‘Motherly’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

Because "caring, protective and kind" doesn't begin to scratch the surface on what and who this woman is today.

Think of dressing yourself as a form of self-care, mama, says stylist La Tonya Yvette

"We feel like our best like selves when we're actually taking care of our mental health. And you know that's style for me," shares Yvette.

mom at a pool with her 3 kids

This mama’s honest story about her postpartum body is going viral

"Is it skinny? No. Is it what it used to be? No. Did it bounce right back? No. But it's a body & it's at the pool. So it's pool ready."

To our nanny: Thank you for everything you do

Thank you for giving us the peace of mind that he is well taken care of, loved, respected and nurtured every single day.

LaTonya Yvette

LaTonya Yvette on why fashion can be a form of self-care for moms

LaTonya Yvette is a stylist, writer, and mother of two. In the…

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