Pregnancy

These are the paid leave policies gaining traction in Washington

We know Americans want paid family leave and that it would help babies, fathers and mothers. This is the #yearofthemother and we want to hear more conversations and more progress on Capitol Hill.

An ode to my first pair of mom underwear

Every time I go to throw them away, I feel a pang of guilt. This underwear saved my life. Okay, maybe it wasn't that extreme, but it did bring me comfort. This package of underwear was the first step towards regaining some semblance of dignity and normalcy after giving birth. This underwear propelled me into motherhood.

8 common skin issues during pregnancy (and our favorite products to help)

And how to fix them!

Parental leave alone won’t fix the income gender gap—but here’s what does

Changing the way we think about roles in workplaces + homes could help—at least when it comes to the next generation.

I’m giving birth soon—these are the 23 items I’m packing in my hospital bag

As a second-time mama, I learned a lot the first time around.

Amy Schumer shares just how difficult IVF can be

"We are freezing my eggs and figuring out what to do to give Gene a sibling," shares Schumer in a super honest Instagram post.

New research on water births could see more mothers asking for them in hospitals

Would you choose or did you have a water birth, mama?

These celebrity moms shared their honest, vulnerable C-section experiences—and it’s a must-read

Amy Schumer, Jessica Simpson and more open up about their c-sections.

5 ways to clean up your pregnancy diet, according to a nutritionist

Simple, but key changes to make to your prenatal diet.

Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? 5 prenatal fitness myths, debunked

The truth is that exercising during pregnancy has a whole host of benefits, so skipping it because you've heard otherwise may not be the best bet.

These are the top 200 baby names of the decade

We see you, Emma, Mason, William and Olivia.

Federal workers just got paid leave, but the rest of America needs it, too

Just over 2 million workers got access to paid leave but there are more than 157 million Americans working across the nation.

10 registry must-haves that basically pay for themselves

Creating your baby registry is one of the most exciting getting-ready-for-baby tasks…

The complicated problem with ‘baby-friendly’ hospitals

They might not be as 'mom-friendly' as we need them to be.

These are the top baby names of 2019 🎉

According to babynames.com

These are going to be the top baby names in 2020

From Ada to Tate.

Is cord blood banking worth it? 7 factors to consider

From cost to the likelihood of needing cord blood stem cells for treatment, here's what you need to know.

Paid parental leave was finally discussed in last night’s presidential debate

Here's where the candidates stand.

20 surprising baby names that are becoming more popular

From Adalee to Watson.

A lot of people are about to get pregnant

The holiday season is baby-making season in America.