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We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

By moms. For moms.

5 Tips for Recovering from a C-section with a Toddler

5 Tips for Recovering from a C-section with a Toddler

Guest post by Karissa Whitman

A C-section is no walk in the park. It’s a major surgery that involves incisions through the abdomen and uterus to reach that sweet little bundle of joy. Sometimes, a C-section...

5 Tips for Recovering from a C-section with a Toddler

Guest post by Karissa Whitman

A C-section is no walk in the park. It’s a major surgery that involves incisions through the abdomen and uterus to reach that sweet little bundle of joy. Sometimes, a C-section is completely unexpected, while other times it’s planned. No matter how...

Breast Milk Storage: Tips for Freezing and Refrigerating

Breast Milk Storage: Tips for Freezing and Refrigerating

Breast milk is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby. That’s why you pump during your lunch break or in the middle of the night and why...

Breast Milk Storage: Tips for Freezing and Refrigerating

Breast milk is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby. That’s why you pump during your lunch break or in the middle of the night and why you really do cry over spilled (or spoiled) milk. Since...

What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment

What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment

Guest post by Aimee Laurence

As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, it’s normal to feel excited, nervous, and overwhelmed about what to do next. One of the first things you’ll likely do is book...

What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment

Guest post by Aimee Laurence

As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, it’s normal to feel excited, nervous, and overwhelmed about what to do next. One of the first things you’ll likely do is book an appointment with a medical professional to confirm your pregnancy and to...

Five Healing Strategies After a Pregnancy Loss

Five Healing Strategies After a Pregnancy Loss

Guest post by Gabrielle Mowry

"I’m so sorry for your loss. With the loss of a pregnancy, the possibility of what could have been can seem to slip away. This is incredibly painful and hard...

Five Healing Strategies After a Pregnancy Loss

Guest post by Gabrielle Mowry

"I’m so sorry for your loss. With the loss of a pregnancy, the possibility of what could have been can seem to slip away. This is incredibly painful and hard to grapple with...." Certified bereavement doula Gabrielle Mowry offers five things that...

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Generosity is a core value of our company. In our quest to bolster women, we give to many incredible women’s health organizations. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to...

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Generosity is a core value of our company. In our quest to bolster women, we give to many incredible women’s health organizations. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share a little about one of the organizations we give...

Fearless Leakproof® Underwear for Extra Confidence and Comfort

Fearless Leakproof® Underwear for Extra Confidence and Comfort

Guest post by Pratyasha Nath and Jessie Wiener

Worried about jumping on the trampoline or playing tag with your kids? Nervous about wearing those great new pants? As moms, we understand what it’s like to deal with leaks....

Fearless Leakproof® Underwear for Extra Confidence and Comfort

Guest post by Pratyasha Nath and Jessie Wiener

Worried about jumping on the trampoline or playing tag with your kids? Nervous about wearing those great new pants? As moms, we understand what it’s like to deal with leaks. Whether it’s a light period day, discharge, sweat, or the...

30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery

30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

As we thought about our own birth stories, we realized that there were a lot of things we wish we had known on those journeys to meet our babies. We decided...

30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

As we thought about our own birth stories, we realized that there were a lot of things we wish we had known on those journeys to meet our babies. We decided to ask our Facebook page followers about their experiences and what they wish they...

From Medicine to Motherhood: A Black Doctor's Breastfeeding Experience

From Medicine to Motherhood: A Black Doctor's Breastfeeding Experience

Guest post by Dr. Kameelah Gateau

My breastfeeding journey started 30 years before I became a mother when my mother, a Registered Nurse and lactation specialist, would tirelessly alternate breastfeeding my younger twin brothers. As a toddler,...

From Medicine to Motherhood: A Black Doctor's Breastfeeding Experience

Guest post by Dr. Kameelah Gateau

My breastfeeding journey started 30 years before I became a mother when my mother, a Registered Nurse and lactation specialist, would tirelessly alternate breastfeeding my younger twin brothers. As a toddler, I had no idea the historical context and significance this...

Black Breastfeeding Week

Black Breastfeeding Week

Guest post by Ashley Green

In 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee established August as National Breastfeeding Month to celebrate breastfeeding and address its unique challenges. In 2014, Kimberly Seals Allers, Kiddada Green, and Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka founded...

Black Breastfeeding Week

Guest post by Ashley Green

In 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee established August as National Breastfeeding Month to celebrate breastfeeding and address its unique challenges. In 2014, Kimberly Seals Allers, Kiddada Green, and Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka founded Black Breastfeeding Week, which takes place during the last week...

World Breastfeeding Week - Our 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Liquid Gold

World Breastfeeding Week - Our 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Liquid Gold

Every year from August 1 to August 7, people around the globe celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). Coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), this annual campaign raises awareness about...

World Breastfeeding Week - Our 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Liquid Gold

Every year from August 1 to August 7, people around the globe celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). Coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), this annual campaign raises awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and works to support breastfeeding people...

11 Amazing Baby Shower <br> Games and Activities

11 Amazing Baby Shower Games and Activities

Guest post by Claire Silveira

A baby shower can be one of the most memorable pregnancy milestones. New-parent nerves (whether it’s the first, second, or fifth child) are usually in high gear—and for many, a...

11 Amazing Baby Shower Games and Activities

Guest post by Claire Silveira

A baby shower can be one of the most memorable pregnancy milestones. New-parent nerves (whether it’s the first, second, or fifth child) are usually in high gear—and for many, a party can be just the thing to help encourage, prepare,...

20 Terrific Baby Shower Gifts

20 Terrific Baby Shower Gifts

Guest post by Lauren Miller

When there are so many baby "essentials" to choose from, how can expectant parents determine what they really need? What should they put on their baby registry? And how can friends and...

20 Terrific Baby Shower Gifts

Guest post by Lauren Miller

When there are so many baby "essentials" to choose from, how can expectant parents determine what they really need? What should they put on their baby registry? And how can friends and family members know which baby gifts will truly be practical...