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Your birth plan worksheet: The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama

10 questions to consider when writing your birth plan

How to stop your baby from biting while breastfeeding, according to a lactation counselor

Many moms think that teething or biting means the end of breastfeeding, but it doesn't have to.

My birth story: I gave birth in a car

I knew what this meant: He was crowning, and we had to park.

The 5 stages of grief after a miscarriage—and how to deal with them

There are a chain of reactions that may occur in order for the healing to begin.

My birth story: I wanted an unmedicated birth but back labor changed my mind

I was strong. I was powerful. I was beautiful. I'd done it!

Do I have postpartum depression? This screening quiz can help you find out, mama

Think about how you have felt in the past seven days (not just how you feel today).

My birth story: Two weeks late in a birth center

I started to feel like a watched pot. #StillPregnant became my personal hashtag.

5 postpartum depression symptoms you may not have heard of

3. Increased need for control,

Secondary infertility: What you need to know, mama

An estimated three million women in the U.S. struggle with secondary infertility,

How to go from breastfeeding at home to pumping at work, according to a lactation counselor

1. Consider your pumping schedule, then plan and prepare.

Blurred vision in pregnancy? What you need to know, mama

What causes it, and how to make it better.

Doulas are not welcome with this OBGYN—and it is wrong on so many levels

My concern is with the culture that got us here.

Here’s what to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant

Certain foods can either improve or weaken fertility and sperm quality.

10 ways a postpartum mama can thrive in recovery

3. Ask a friend or family member to arrange a meal sign up.

Singing can relieve postpartum depression, says study

Women in both groups reported an improvement of their symptoms, but women in the singing group responded at a significantly quicker rate.

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy? Here’s what to know

Chiropractors locate areas of dysfunction in the spine and nervous system, and by addressing those areas, allow the body to heal.

How to improve postpartum back pain, according to a Chiropractor

It's a common symptom, but it doesn't have to be.

How to pump breast milk at work

While it can feel daunting at first, know that you will get the hang of it.

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

5 important ways to celebrate your postpartum body, mama

We still have work to do in this arena, and mamas, that work continues with us.