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16 celebrities who have shared their postpartum depression stories

We are so grateful for their honesty.

Yes, you might shake after giving birth—and it’s totally normal

I wish someone had warned me about postpartum shaking.

17 important phrases to say if you’re being mistreated while giving birth

Repeat after us: "You do not have my permission."

A midwife’s guide to having your best birth

From prepping your partner to not listening to scary birth stories, here's what you need to know.

What is chestfeeding? (And why it’s so important)

Plus, how we can better support the people who choose to do it.

8 surprising + delicious breastfeeding snacks

BRB, eating all of the food.

Real talk: Pooping during childbirth is completely normal

happens.

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.

Should I get prenatal genetic screening? The most common questions, answered.

Here are some of the common questions people have about genetic screening in pregnancy, to help you understand what genetic screening is, the risks, accuracy and types of tests to choose from.

‘It’s okay if you don’t breastfeed.’

It was exactly what I needed to hear.

If you’re about to give birth and feeling nervous, know this

You've got this, mama.

Are my pregnancy cravings normal? A dietician explains what you should know

Your cravings might be your body's way of telling you something.

12 reasons why your newborn might be crying, and how to soothe them

It can be tricky to decipher exactly what your baby wants in the beginning. As you grow with your baby, you'll start to recognize what certain cries mean.

Urinary incontinence after birth? Here’s what you need to know, mama

At least one in three new moms experiences postpartum urinary incontinence.

Prenatal depression does not make you ‘ungrateful’

It is not fair and it is not your fault.

10 foods to avoid during pregnancy (and why)

While you start increasing the amount of nourishing foods in your diet, you may also want to consider cutting some foods out.

Why this midwife never says ‘natural birth’

I refuse to tell someone who has just given birth that their experience was anything less than a breathtaking feat of nature.

17 reasons a parent might be bottle-feeding their baby

Let's just support each other, please.

​I wanted to believe that buying sperm was simple—it was anything but

Here's what I learned about choosing a sperm bank and a donor.

The strange science behind phantom baby kicks

They are more common than you might think.