4+ hour, 3+ min ago   (636+ words) The excitement and love for your new baby can be all encompassing, and it's a huge identity shift, both individually and as a couple," points out Stephanie Saari, LMFT, a certified emotionally focused therapist and owner of Renewed Relationships Counseling…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1570+ words) At her appointment, her healthcare provider noticed that her blood pressure was elevated and that she wasn't dilated. Summer rushed to the hospital. "After two and a half days in the hospital, I was finally 10 centimeters," recalls Summers. But shortly…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1266+ words) One single mom by choice spoke with her medical team for tips on how to increase her chances of getting pregnant. Here's what she learned. Choosing to be a single mom by choice, I already knew I had a few…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (1286+ words) Postpartum skin changes aren't just physical; they can affect your self-confidence. The good news is most are temporary and improve with time. Skin changes after birth are incredibly common, yet many new parents aren't prepared for how different their skin…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (701+ words) Researchers looked at a connection between how infants process musical rhythm and language. We break it down. Parents have sung lullabies to their children for thousands of years to soothe them and help them fall asleep. But research suggests that…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (403+ words) Reclaim a few moments of peace while addressing common hormonal changes with these easy postpartum skincare routines. Skincare doesn't need to be complicated to be effective. And it's a good thing, because postpartum moms are running on little-to-no sleep, meaning…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1254+ words) Many new parents struggle with their body image after birth, but what you wear can make a difference, too. Here, several experts offer advice and styling tips. There's no doubt about it: it can be hard to get dressed after…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1016+ words) My story isn't unique: More women are becoming mothers in their late 30s and 40s; in 2023, for the first time in U.S. history, the CDC reports that women ages 40 to 44 had more babies than teenagers ages 15 to 19." More women in their late 30s and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (143+ words) The singer and her husband, Daryl Sabara, welcomed their third child via surrogate and shared the news on social media. Meghan Trainor and her husband, Daryl Sabara, welcomed a daughter via surrogate and shared the happy news on Instagram." Trainor,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1243+ words) One mom who also went through peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) opens up about her experience. Experts share what pregnant people should know. PPCM is a sudden weakness of the heart that develops around the time of delivery, related to the pregnancy…...