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Mom and newborn baby sleeping - Are you in the messy middle of motherhood?

Are you in the ‘messy middle’ of motherhood?

Matrescence is a continuum, and the majority of moms are in the ‘messy middle.’ Here’s what that means.

mom working from home on a laptop while kids play around her- wfh mom

What I’m teaching my daughters as a WFH mom at a high-growth startup

Growing a career and fulfilling the role of wife, mom, sister, friend, aunt and any other roles you may take on is a continuous ebb and flow.

family playing on the bed- gender inclusive

6 ways we’re creating a gender-inclusive home for our children

Our children will grow up in a world of pronoun inclusivity and they will expect you to respect their own identity and those of their peers. 

Young woman at Doctor's visit confused- medical gaslighting in fertility

70% of women have experienced gaslighting in their fertility journey, survey shows

Medical gaslighting in fertility and reproductive care is all too common. Here’s how to navigate your next steps.

toddler using baby sign language

Ready to teach your baby sign language? Here’s where to start

Baby sign language encourages infant communication and independence—and it's easier than you think.

barefoot womans legs walking - weighed at doctors office

Yes, you can skip the scale at the doctor’s office

Weight is a loaded topic—and it’s not necessarily correlated with health. As a doctor myself, here’s what I tell my patients.

mom doing reclined boat pose while holding baby's hand - yoga with baby

5 yoga poses to do with baby

Stretching plus snuggles? Right this way.

mom holding toddler needing toddler parenting advice for a hard toddler

Real talk: Toddlers are hard

But you’re not alone, mama. Here are 5 tips to better take care of yourself while mothering your toddler.

woman battling PPD and a life threatening illness

I had PPD and a life-threatening illness—Here’s how I found my voice

I was a wife, a sister, a daughter, a veterinarian, a new mother—and I was dying.

mom pumping breastmilk for baby - pumping at work is work

Pumping at work is work

Breastfeeding rates plummet when parents return to work. From setting a schedule to talking to colleagues, here’s how to make pumping at work easier.

Mom hugging baby facing motherhood without a mom

My mom has Alzheimer’s, and now I feel like I’m a mom without a mom

My mom has Alzheimer's disease. The pain of watching her deteriorate is worse, in ways, now that my daughter is here, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from them both, it’s that joy can, and should, be found in the little things.

sad woman in bed - need more mom politicians

Too many politicians don’t know what it’s like to be pregnant or miscarry

Our nation’s policies have failed women and children for generations. My own miscarriage made that fact all too clear.

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