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12 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

12 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

The past 12 weeks of pregnancy have brought a lot of changes – some expected symptoms of pregnancy and some surprising ones. This week, you may see your baby during...

12 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

The past 12 weeks of pregnancy have brought a lot of changes – some expected symptoms of pregnancy and some surprising ones. This week, you may see your baby during your 12-week ultrasound. You’re a third of the way along...

How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra

How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra

If you’re currently lactating or getting ready to nurse your baby, you may have already discovered that nursing moms have a ton of choices when it comes to bras. There are maternity...

How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra

If you’re currently lactating or getting ready to nurse your baby, you may have already discovered that nursing moms have a ton of choices when it comes to bras. There are maternity bras, nursing bras, pumping bras, sleep nursing bras, nursing sports...

3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023

3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023

If you decide to maintain a certain level of activity during pregnancy, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need a maternity sports bra?” The answer is probably yes! Upgrading...

3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023

If you decide to maintain a certain level of activity during pregnancy, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need a maternity sports bra?” The answer is probably yes! Upgrading to a maternity sports bra that will make you feel...

Breast Milk Color and How it Changes

Breast Milk Color and How it Changes

By Deeanne Akerson

You may already know that breast milk is the perfect food for babies, providing them with all of the vital nutrition they need. But did you know that breast milk...

Breast Milk Color and How it Changes

By Deeanne Akerson

You may already know that breast milk is the perfect food for babies, providing them with all of the vital nutrition they need. But did you know that breast milk can come in many different colors? Rest assured, most variations...

5 Fascinating Facts About Breast Milk

5 Fascinating Facts About Breast Milk

Did you know your breast milk not only changes from month to month but also throughout the day? Learn more fascinating facts about breast milk and its many benefits, including all about...

5 Fascinating Facts About Breast Milk

Did you know your breast milk not only changes from month to month but also throughout the day? Learn more fascinating facts about breast milk and its many benefits, including all about breast milk's flavor, nutrients, immune factors, and more!

10 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

10 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Hooray! You and your baby have reached week 10. Your little one has been doubling in size week after week and is now the size of a strawberry, 1.25 inches...

10 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Hooray! You and your baby have reached week 10. Your little one has been doubling in size week after week and is now the size of a strawberry, 1.25 inches long and 0.14 ounces. This week, your baby has completed...

Why do babies fight sleep? (The best solution!)

Why do babies fight sleep? (The best solution!)

Guest post by Erin Balsa

My son was a terrible sleeper. As a baby, he rarely stayed asleep for more than an hour at a time. I knew he had to be exhausted, but when...

Why do babies fight sleep? (The best solution!)

Guest post by Erin Balsa

My son was a terrible sleeper. As a baby, he rarely stayed asleep for more than an hour at a time. I knew he had to be exhausted, but when I set him down and tried to leave the room,...

9 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

9 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 9 weeks, your bundle of joy is an inch long – about the size of a grape – and finally beginning to look more recognizable with a head, arms,...

9 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 9 weeks, your bundle of joy is an inch long – about the size of a grape – and finally beginning to look more recognizable with a head, arms, legs, fingers, and toes. All of the essential organs are continuing...

What to Wear to a Wedding When You’re Pregnant or Nursing

What to Wear to a Wedding When You’re Pregnant or Nursing

Wedding bells ring all year long for family, friends, and colleagues, so wedding invitations can arrive at any time—even when you’re pregnant or nursing. Special occasions allow you to reconnect...

What to Wear to a Wedding When You’re Pregnant or Nursing

Wedding bells ring all year long for family, friends, and colleagues, so wedding invitations can arrive at any time—even when you’re pregnant or nursing. Special occasions allow you to reconnect with loved ones and make memories, but it may feel...

Best Nursing Tops for Breastfeeding in 2023

Best Nursing Tops for Breastfeeding in 2023

When you’re on the hunt for stylish nursing tops or nursing T-shirts that you can wear every day, it’s important to look for features and designs that make nursing access quick...

Best Nursing Tops for Breastfeeding in 2023

When you’re on the hunt for stylish nursing tops or nursing T-shirts that you can wear every day, it’s important to look for features and designs that make nursing access quick and easy when it’s feeding time.

8 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

8 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

During the eighth week of pregnancy, you may not look like you’ve been pregnant for 8 weeks. But on the inside, you’re experiencing a dramatic transformation, and you may feel very much...

8 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

During the eighth week of pregnancy, you may not look like you’ve been pregnant for 8 weeks. But on the inside, you’re experiencing a dramatic transformation, and you may feel very much pregnant. According to the American Pregnancy Center, your uterus has grown...

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

Guest post by N'Jameh Russell-Camara

In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking...

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

Guest post by N'Jameh Russell-Camara

In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking after what had been an intensely traumatic birthing experience.