Dec. 22, 2024

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Supportive mother in law in the delivery room with daughter in law.
grateful
By Madison Boling

I Actually Wanted My MIL In The Delivery Room With Me

I’m probably in the minority here, but she was the woman I knew I would be the most comfortable around during labor.

This mom's 5 year old turned out to be the best little photographer for her maternity pictures.
One Talented Tot

This Mom Had The Sweetest Maternity Photoshoot, Directed By Her Toddler

Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

A woman in labor gets assistance from her partner and doula.
True Or False?

How Does Childbirth Compare To The Most Dangerous Jobs In America?

We dug into the data to better understand the risks pregnant people undertake when they have a baby.

A woman with medium-length brown hair speaks directly to the camera, addressing gestational diabetes...
Taking Back The Narrative

TikTok Creator Wants Us To Reframe "Failing" The Glucose Test

There’s a lot of stigma, shame, and fear around this important test, but there doesn’t have to be.

A woman with long dark hair walks outdoors, smiling and speaking, with trees in the background. Text...
So Many Great Options

Pelvic Floor Therapist Highlights The Benefits Of Having A C-Section

There’s a lot of negative talk about cesarean birth out there, but here’s some good news.

Ally Sheedy and Molly Ringwald in a scene from the film 'The Breakfast Club', 1985. (Photo by Univer...
Just Don't Forget Their Birthday

14 John Hughes Movie-Inspired Baby Names

From Andrew to Ryce and everything in between.

Loss

This Comedian Wants To Make The Pain Of "Fertility Fails" Public

Woman Suggests Separate Waiting Rooms In OB/GYN Offices For Those Experiencing Loss

This OB/GYN Advises Pregnant Women To Ask These 3 Questions If They Feel Unheard At The Doctor

'Selling Sunset' Star Mary Fitzgerald Opens Up About Her Miscarriage On Camera

And Just Like That’s Abortion Cop-Out Is So Disappointing

A Mom Delivered A Stillborn Child. Then Her Maternity Leave Was Denied.

Peta Murgatroyd & Maksim Chmerkovskiy Welcome Baby #2

A Woman Wonders If She Can Get Her Baby Shower Gift Back After Friend Suffered A Miscarriage

Kourtney Kardashian Shares Her ‘IVF Body’ In A Bikini By The Pool

A Couple’s Heartbreaking Moment Shows The Silent Struggle Of Infertility

More and More Companies Are Letting Women Opt Out Of Mother's Day Marketing Emails

After A Stillbirth, Siblings Are Fighting Over A Beloved Family Baby Name

A Woman Asked To Be Saved Instead Of Her Baby In Case Of Childbirth Complications — And It Sparked A Debate

My Miscarriage Triggered Emotions That I Never Expected

Chrissy Teigen Just Shared Her Newborn Daughter’s Name With A Sweet Sibling Photo

Chrissy Teigen Just Welcomed A Rainbow Baby With John Legend

Well, Well, Well...
By Jamie Kenney

Breaking News: Pregnant People Aren't Just Being Dramatic (It Sucks)

“Don’t worry ladies, I got mine 🤡”

Festive Faves
By Jamie Davis Smith

11 Holiday-Coded Baby Names Inspired By Your Favorite Classic Christmas Movies

Like the films they’re pulled from, these names spark joy.

The Classics
By Cora Gold

It's Charlie Brown Season! Here Are the Best Peanuts-Inspired Baby Names

From the obvious (Charlie) to the unexpected (Eudora).

Throwing It Way Back
By Nat Hrvatin

Would You Name Your Baby After A Passenger On The Mayflower? You May Have Already.

A closer look at the Mayflower manifest reveals many of the names are still super popular today.

Roe v World
By Jamie Kenney

Abortion Won At The Ballot Box, But Will It Be Enough?

With a conservative majority government in 2025, some fear state-level protections will be insufficient to protect the right to choose. But others are already fighting.

So Many Great Options
By Jamie Kenney

Pelvic Floor Therapist Highlights The Benefits Of Having A C-Section

There’s a lot of negative talk about cesarean birth out there, but here’s some good news.

Snip Snip
By Jamie Kenney

Ultrasound Tech Urges Men To Go To Those Vasectomy Follow Up Appointments

The finish line is right there, don’t drop out of the race early.

What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say
By Jamie Kenney

Doctor Gives Her Kids A Great, Age-Appropriate Explanation Of Abortion

Big questions from our kids can be daunting, but Dr. Chan offers a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Traditions With Charm
By Jamie Davis Smith

10 Charismatic Baby Names Inspired By First Families

From the White House to yours...

Taking Back The Narrative
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok Creator Wants Us To Reframe "Failing" The Glucose Test

There’s a lot of stigma, shame, and fear around this important test, but there doesn’t have to be.