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I’m ready for a baby, he’s not (yet)—7 steps to talk through it together

It can be frustrating—and maybe scary—when you’re ready to take the leap and he’s not. Here are 7 strategies to help.

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Want to get pregnant? Try an orgasm

Yes, it is true: regular, orgasmic sex can improve your odds of getting pregnant.

Motherhood—its beauty and brutality—makes me cry

Tears. The tears. They bubble up without warning. In grocery stores, in the car, watching my daughter’s dance class.

7 Maternity Coats for Winter

Cool jackets to keep your pregnant belly warm.

Stressed to the max? 6 strategies for busy moms in times of overwhelm

3. Completely accomplish something—the laundry, work emails, or even cleaning the bathroom.

How to Cope with Zika Stress

Why Zika can be dangerous even if you aren’t at risk.

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5 Healthy-ish Ways to Satisfy your Sweet Tooth

Indulge in these easy-to-find treats during pregnancy.

Probiotic Skincare for Pregnancy and Postpartum

Why expectant and new moms should add yogurt to their skincare routine

5 interview tips when you’re starting a family + job hunting

Plus a discussion guide with 5 questions to ask your potential employer.

Am I ready for motherhood?

“I didn't know I was ready... I still don't. But here we are."

Why choosing home birth is right for us, right now

Choosing home birth has given me peace of mind.

12 easy ways to make your home more kid-friendly

Seriously—why didn’t we think of these before?

Motherhood transformed my marriage

Why was new parenthood so hard on me and my husband? Because we just didn’t know what we were doing.

5 ways to use the best of Chinese medicine to boost your fertility

When done together, Eastern + Western medicine can work better than either alone.

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