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What went viral this week: LGBT maternity shoot, baby basketball fan + soccer star’s reunion with son

These are the headlines that made us smile this week, mama.

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

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

For all the mamas who need it: A thread of only happy viral videos 😍

Chrissy Teigen asked. Motherly delivered.

Why border patrol is not accepting donated diapers + toys for detained migrant kids

It's complicated but one thing is clear: These kids need help that they are not currently getting.

To the mama who lets their child pick their own outfits—I see you

I see that your child also has 5+ bows in their hair and a layer of leggings, shorts and a skirt on.

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to embrace imperfection

The real you is not perfect. She's better.

Kate Mara is refreshingly honest about her emergency C-section

But she says that looking back, she wouldn't do a thing differently.

It’s science: An early bedtime for men leads to healthier sperm

It's nice to be reminded that men's lifestyles have a significant impact on fertility too

How to make a small space look bigger—from an interior designer + mama

You can still live large in a small space.

Native American and Alaska Native mothers are dying and we need to talk about it

They are approximately 3.3 and 2.5 times more likely, respectively, to die while pregnant or as new moms than white women are.

In case you didn’t know, you are the best mama in the whole world

But it's not for the reasons you might think.

This mom’s honest post on the reality of her son’s autism is going viral

"Some disabilities cannot be overcome," she writes.

Crystal on depression and letting go of being the perfect mother

Although I loved being pregnant, I had been dealing with serious anxiety and my transition to motherhood was no less difficult. It was, by far, the steepest learning curve of my life.

Purging my child’s toys saved my motherhood

The problem was that my children received so many presents the gift-giving itself began to lose meaning. Every time a family member came by the house, my 3-year-old expected a treat.

Supporting your LGBTQ child: 5 meaningful ways to give strength, love and power

Just love your kid.

Carrie Underwood’s baby has the most adorable reaction to his mom singing

You need to watch this, mama.