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I didn’t know what to register for, but this baby registry checklist made it simple

Plus, tips for making the registry process stress-free and fun.

Britney Spears testifies that her dad won’t let her remove her IUD to have more children

"I deserve to have the same rights as anybody does, by having a child, a family, any of those things, and more so."

mom holding newborn baby in hospital

U.S. birth rate sees biggest fall in nearly 50 years

Some are blaming the pandemic baby bust—but there's more at play here.

Christian dad’s ‘Modest is Hottest’ song about daughter’s clothing sparks backlash

Matthew West's song "Modest is Hottest" might be satire, but parents are saying it's still problematic.

Screenshot of NSYNCc performing on Instagram

Blake Lively is every millennial mom fangirling over the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC

To be fair, the Backstreet Boys learning NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye' dance is EVERYTHING.

Kate Hudson’s daughter singing her ABC’s with conviction is the toddler energy I need right now

Grandma Goldie Hawn wrote on Hudson's Instagram, "I have no words only inordinate amounts of LOVE."

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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.

The ‘perfect birth’ doesn’t exist—trust me I gave birth 4 times

It was with that birth that I realized I had been chasing a fantasy that didn't exist. It didn't matter how my babies were born.

10 celebrity moms share intimate moments from their home births

Home births aren't always planned or perfect but they are worth learning about.

Your complete guide to sex during pregnancy

What to expect during pregnancy and how you can make sex more comfortable (and also completely amazing). 

Contractions: Why we have them + what they feel like

The primary, universal sensation caused by contractions is pressure—how women process that pressure is what varies.

11 times Jennifer Lopez was a surprisingly relatable mom

"I think a lot about teaching my kids to work hard. I've learned something about kids―they don't do what you say; they do what you do."

This mama shares the raw reality of newborn quadruplets

"Most of the day, this is where you would find me―snuggled up with four little babies."

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.

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