Health

Giving birth during the coronavirus? Here’s what to know, mama

8 tips for giving birth during a pandemic, according to a doula.

To the grandparents—we miss you *so* much right now

The connection may be virtual right now, but it's not virtually impossible. Thank you, grandparents, for still supporting our families—even from a distance.

This viral post from an ER nurse about separating from her child is heartbreaking

"I feel punished for having to be the 'good guy.' I have to send my 3.5yo child away. I won't get to visit her. I won't get to hug her. I won't get to tuck her in at night. We have FaceTime, and that's it. For up to a month, or who knows how long...and many of my coworkers have had to do the same."

How does the COVID-19 pandemic impact fertility treatments?

Here are answers to some of the top questions about fertility treatments during the coronavirus pandemic.

What you need to know about COVID-19 infant deaths

"This is absolutely heartbreaking," says Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

How happy couples stay in sync—even when they’re stressed

Responding to each other with kindness is more important now than ever—here's how to do it.

This grandpa & granddaughter are going viral for their incredibly joyful socially distant dance-off

This is a must-see.

Kali on paying it forward after surviving postpartum depression

A few days after we got home from the hospital, my world was turned upside down.

PE at home: 10 fun activities to get the whole family moving

Who needs a gym? (Or a jungle gym, for that matter?)

Sesame Street is now offering over 100 FREE ebooks for kids and their parents

Prepare to be thoroughly entertained.

The truth about moms & newborns being separated as hospitals cope with the pandemic

It's rare, but it is happening.

Parents in medicine are separating from their kids to fight coronavirus ????

They're making a huge sacrifice.

This viral post explains how pregnant women everywhere feel right now

It's okay to mourn at how things have changed.

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean loneliness—here’s how to stay connected

Why it's so important to text your best friend right now, mama.

Grandparents, thank you for FaceTiming and learning how to use Zoom during this quarantine

We miss you a lot, and we're SO glad we can stay connected this way.

Taylor on how she finally admitted to her husband she needed help

"I packed a bag at one point so I could run away in the middle of the night. I told myself that they would be OK. He could find a wife that wasn’t such a burden and didn’t cry all the time. My daughter could have a mom that didn’t get angry at every little thing."

Where to find free & low-cost food during the coronavirus pandemic

One of the pressing issues is the sudden lack of school-provided meals for children—and the extreme stress that this induces for many families who rely on them.

6 phrases to help you and your partner defuse coronavirus-related fights

Here's how to keep the peace in a time of stress.

Mothering during coronavirus is the ultimate test—but you’re already succeeding

Mama, you were made for this moment.

I lost my job because of the coronavirus pandemic

My boss called and asked if I could come into the office for a quick meeting. My stomach sank. I knew what was coming