Health

Life

What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4

#4. Give yourself space—and grace.

It's Science

It’s science: Skin-to-skin time benefits your baby—even 20 years later

Go ahead and snuggle.

Fourth Trimester

We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens

The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.

Life

Expert tips to help relieve constipation during pregnancy

For all the bowel movement talk we do, there’s one area we seem to neglect—our own.

Life

The top 10 myths about the mental health of new moms

2. “I can’t take any medication until I’m no longer pregnant/nursing.”

Life

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—running is mine

As soon as I lace up my shoes, I start to feel a sense of relief.

It's Science

It’s science: Probiotics may lower your risk of pregnancy complications

Permission to eat more yogurt.

Health & Wellness

How much sleep does your whole family need?

Here’s a simple chart you can follow.

It's Science

Breastfeeding cuts a mother’s type 2 diabetes risk in half, study shows

The biggest benefits were seen after 6 months, but any amount of breastfeeding reduced mom’s risk.

Life

5 mindfulness lessons adults can learn from kids

Unlike many preconceived notions, mindfulness meditation isn’t actually thinking about nothing.

Life

Hire the housekeeper: 6 reasons moms shouldn’t feel guilty about hiring help

4. Because your time is worth the money.

Shop

Want to practice more self-care, mama? Try these products

It’s time to *finally* focus on giving yourself a little extra TLC you’ve been craving.

Children's Health

Probiotics may be the answer to soothing your baby’s colic

Good news for parents everywhere: The probiotic strain BB-12 has been shown to reduce crying episodes and duration in infants with colic.

Health & Wellness

Mama: Don’t talk weight loss resolutions in front of your child  —here’s why

Moms are probably the most important influence on a daughter’s body image. 

Fitness

7 Indoor Prenatal Workouts

Get your blood flowing without leaving your living room.

Parenting

FDA plans to crack down on homeopathic remedies—including popular teething gels + tablets

The FDA is taking their 2016 warning against homeopathic teething gels and tablets a step further. 

Health & Wellness

This is what happens to a mom’s brain when she hugs her baby

It’s basically magic. ✨

Women's Health

Here’s why becoming a mother for the first time is so physically intense

Not to mention all those emotional adjustments...

Community & Friendship

Colin Farrell to other parents of kids with special needs: ‘You are not alone’

“I believe every life comes with a message. Many of those messages are ignored. Our children’s aren’t.”

Mental Health

Try these 3 mindful parenting tips next time you feel upset, mama

As a parent, you may relate to the struggle of containing your anger—I know I have.