Pregnancy

Every birth story is unique. In our series, “My Birth Story,” we’ve asked moms from all over the world to share their experiences of how they welcomed their little ones into the world. Here, you’ll find a range of stories, from moms who delivered vaginally or via C-section, alone or surrounded by family, even some moms who

On May 2, 2022, the internet was set ablaze by a leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion indicating that Roe v. Wade—the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that ruled that people in the Unite States have the consitutional right to obtain an abortion before fetal viability —may be overturned. Abortion rights are a politically fraught

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You may have seen an exciting new study circulating around the internet claiming to have possibly identified a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) biomarker, a biological molecule found in the body that can be a sign of a condition or disease. In an interview with NewstalkZB, the lead scientist, Carmel Harrington, PhD, says the biomarker

During a weekend of honoring military service members, parents also have the opportunity to save big on must-have items for their family. The holiday weekend is known for its serious discounts on appliances, tech products, mattresses and so much more.  To help you save the most you can, we’re narrowing down the best deals for

If you’re worried about finding baby formula during the shortage, you aren’t alone. The good news? There are a number of national, community and online resources available to help families get the formula their babies so desperately need. Drawing from the newly released US Department of Health and Human Services guide and insights from pediatricians

The ongoing formula shortage has left millions of families faced with the added stress of not knowing how they’re going to feed their little ones. Pandemic supply chain issues and the Abbott formula recall have left many stores and online retailers wiped of their stock. According to Datassembly, in early May the national baby formula out-of-stock percentage was 43 percent.

Abbott Nutrition, the nation’s largest baby formula supplier, has reached an agreement with the Food and Drug Administration and could restart production within two weeks, with formula expected to hit shelves in six to eight weeks. The agreement comes months after the Abbott Nutrition plant in Sturgis, Michigan, voluntarily shut down and recalled certain formulas

Today, President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act into law, which prohibits crib bumper pads and inclined sleep products from being manufactured and sold in the U.S. The news comes after the act was passed unanimously in the Senate a few weeks earlier. The reasoning behind the new law is simple: Both of

Schitt’s Creek star Sarah Levy revealed her pregnancy with a bare-bump photo posted to Instagram on Monday. This will be the first child for Levy and her husband Graham Outerbridge. Known for playing Twyla Sands, the friendly waitress in the TV comedy hit Schitt’s Creek, Levy aptly announced her pregnancy with a caption specifying her

Pregnancy should be a joyous time, but for many Black Americans it can quickly become a time disportionately filled with stress and anxiety. Black Maternal Health Week, which runs from April 11 through 17, raises awareness for the continuing Black maternal mortality crisis in America. Non-Hispanic Black women still face an astonishing disparity when it

When it comes to maternity clothes, experienced mommas know what you really need — and what you don’t. So, we weren’t at all surprised that Hilary Duff, a third-time mom, was spotted in an incredibly versatile maternity dress that can be worn postpartum, too. The actress, who just welcomed her third child — daughter Mae James

Spring is here and to celebrate Nordstrom is hosting its Spring Sale. The retailer is offering deals and discounts up to 60 percent off on customer-favorite brands now through April 18, including Tucker + Tate, Petit Lem, Nuna, Mini Boden, Loulou Lollipop and many more. Some of the items are from brands’ winter and holiday

If you’re the parent of a baby or toddler, you might be wondering whether you should get your child vaccinated against COVID-19 once the shot gets the green light for children ages 5 and younger — which may happen this spring. You probably have plenty of questions, as well as some concerns, about whether it’s

There’s likely a baby on the way for singer Britney Spears and her partner Sam Asghari. Spears, 40, posted a photo of a pink teacup alongside pink flowers on her Instagram on Monday, April 11. “I lost so much weight to go on my Maui trip only to gain it back…I thought ‘Geez… what happened

Target’s biannual car seat trade-in event just kicked off, and it’s a great opportunity to save big on a new car seat, stroller, travel system and other select baby products. From April 18-30, you can pop into your local Target store and leave with a 20 percent off coupon. Below, you’ll find everything you need to

For far too long, people believed that in order to build a family, you had to be in a romantic relationship. Thankfully, that’s no longer the narrative, and there are many different avenues that parents take—including teaming up with a friend who’s equally enthused about parenthood through a platonic co-parenting partnership. Platonic co-parenting can come

No one truly knows what sleep deprivation is like until they have a baby. Parents who are in the throes of sleepless nights are likely imagining what the days will look like and how much more rested they will feel when babies are able to sleep through the night. While it may feel like not

The search for the perfect baby name can be exciting—but it can also be long and arduous. In recent years, many parents have been seeking baby name inspiration in pop culture. In honor of the 94th Academy Awards this weekend, we’re looking to Hollywood icons for some ideas. Below, browse 20 baby names inspired by

Finding the perfect baby formula for your little one can be challenging even under the best of circumstances. But the recent Abbot formula recall coupled with pre-existing pandemic baby formula shortages has made things even more difficult than usual. In case you’re not familiar with the recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently pulled certain powdered baby formulas