Pregnancy

Any new parent has heard the phrase “rest when your baby rests” countless times. And for the first two months after delivery, a newborn will usually wake and feed every two to three hours. This schedule often differs, depending on several factors, including whether the baby is breastfeeding or formula feeding, sickness, or even room

Telling a young child they’re adopted may sound earth-shattering, but in reality, this should be a no-drama moment. It’s really just about telling them the truth. “It’s a parent’s job to help a child understand their history,” says Joni Mantell, LCSW, a psychotherapist and director of the Infertility & Adoption Counseling Center in New York

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and Nordstrom is ready to celebrate with thousands of markdowns on everything you and your family need this holiday season. From comfortable maternity leggings to one of our editors’ very favorite baby monitors, we’ve narrowed down the top discounts available right now.  We recommend adding these items

Thanksgiving is an incredible holiday. In fact, it’s often a favorite holiday for many people. Part of the reason why people love Thanksgiving (besides the food, of course) is because it’s a holiday that focuses on simple things, like gratitude, family bonding, and making memories. We’re all used to hearing wonderful quotes and phrases about

Anyone who has seen toddlers sort Magna-Tiles by shape and color knows that little kids like compartmentalization. They’re naturally inclined to identify and categorize the things they see. Of course, while squares are squares and circles and circles (easy-peasy!), families aren’t nearly as simple to define and put in a bucket. The first group that

When it comes to trying to get pregnant, couples will try often during their ovulation window to conceive. Because of this, to make the experience more comfortable and more fun, many turn to personal lubricants. However, if there is a history of problems with conception or getting pregnant is not happening as quickly as anticipated,

If you’re Black, the joys of pregnancy can be tempered by some seriously sobering statistics. Numerous studies have found that Black pregnant people are at higher risk for a number of conditions that can pose a danger to their health and that of their babies. What’s more, a 2021 study funded by the National Institutes

Black Friday is almost here, and some of the deals are already available. Whether you’re in the market for an infant car seat (which can easily be removed from your car and carried or clipped on to a stroller base) or a convertible car seat (which is less portable, but will keep your little one safe for years to come), Black

A new study is showing that parents are still not well informed when it comes to peanut allergies. Allergies can be incredibly fearful for a lot of parents out there. Children having an allergic reaction can be incredibly threatening to their health and their life, and this is why parents are always vigilant in watching

Between a toddler’s developing immune system and their insistence on putting pretty much everything into their mouth, cold and flu season can be incredibly stressful for parents. There’s no realistic way to completely eliminate exposure to viruses, but there are some simple steps you can take to keep your little ones happy and healthy. Still,

Black Friday 2021 is just around the corner, and we’re now hearing about all the can’t-miss deals on strollers (plus tons of discounts on everything from diapers to car seats). Typically, this is the best time to stock up on top-notch baby gear, including strollers and travel systems. Below, we’ve narrowed down the best stroller and

When I was younger, I remember getting angry at my mom tons of times because she didn’t let me have my way. My mom and I would argue a lot, and I’d be mad at her, sometimes, for days. And sometimes, my mom would respond by telling me that motherhood isn’t easy, and I would

Two California couples gave birth to each other’s babies due to an embryo mix-up during their in-vitro fertilization process at their fertility clinic, California Center for Reproductive Health (CCRH), based in Los Angeles. One of the couples, Daphna and Alexander Cardinale, has filed a lawsuit against the clinic and its owner, Eliran Mor, MD, for

“Help! Ever since my son got his first two teeth, he bites during breastfeeding. He thinks it’s a game, but it’s gotten to a point where I’m bleeding and it’s really painful. What do I do?” ~ Jessica G. Sounds like you have a mom-eating barracuda baby on your hands (and at your poor, sore breasts!).

Body modifications are forms of self-expression. Nipple piercing is one way to modify your body and express yourself. But, most times, body modification can affect your future in one way or another. Nursing might not have factored into your choice when you got your nipples pierced. Still, these days, you may be wondering whether those

You’ve made the decision to adopt—congrats! It can be an exciting journey, and you’re hopefully imagining the warm cuddles and happy times ahead as a sweet new child joins your family. A lot of prospective parents spend much of the pre-adoption waiting period emotionally preparing for the joyful goodness to come. But while planning and

I heaved my 35-weeks-pregnant body out of my car and into the sleet. In my fantasies about the day I would finally get the COVID-19 vaccine, I’d pictured sunny skies to match a sunny mood. Instead, granules of ice pelted my maternity coat and the two face masks layered over my nose and mouth. And

Pregnant women felt “constantly overshadowed by the unknown” during the pandemic, according to a new study. As such, the loneliness and insecurities that pregnant women felt going through pregnancy over the past year or more, led to a decline in mental well-being in this population. And much of this decline in well-being may be traced

Giving birth at 33.5 weeks was pretty surreal. For weeks, I’d been saying that the baby was coming early; I just felt that my body was being pushed to the max. Between my inflamed joints, tilted sacrum and pelvic symphysis dysfunction, I was in constant pain. I even had to take maternity leave early, and

Cyber Monday 2021 is closer than you think, and we hope these savings will help busy parents. Just as Black Friday comes to a close, Cyber Monday wraps up the epic sales holiday weekend. This year, that day falls on Monday, November 29. But fortunately, some sales are already underway or kicking off earlier than usual.