I Had An Episiotomy, & I'm *Glad*
Let's get things clear: I am a squeamish person. I'm OK with natural bodily functions, but anything to do with blood and injuries and you'll find me on the floor. Rewind time and my past pregnant self would be flabbergasted to discover that I'm so…By Phoebe Waller
OK, Now There's A Baby Shark *Fingerling* That Sings The Song
Let's talk about "Baby Shark" for just a minute. I knew this song in elementary school, but for whatever reason, it's had what one might call a resurgence in the last few years. And by resurgence, I mean it's suddenly the early 1960s again and a…By Samantha Darby
Giving Up A Dog Is Hard, But It Can Be For The Best
My kids and I are obsessed with dogs. Actually, “obsessed” would be an understatement. If we could turn our home into a pet shelter — except we’d get to keep all the dogs — we would. But our obsession has devastated our lives. It started out so…By Danielle Braff
To Help Your Little Introvert, Watch ‘Daniel Tiger’
In America, we don’t often celebrate introverts, but watching Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood — the charming reboot of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood — with my little boy the other day, I was delighted to see the value of solitude and inner space so…By Michael Alcee, Ph.D
Here's Why Being A Mom On Valentine's Day Is Just The *Best*
Being a mom on Valentine's Day is the absolute best. No really — I mean it. It's the best for so many reasons that have nothing to do with red roses and chocolate-covered strawberries — although, those are pretty great too. Turns out, celebrating…By Alison Kresta
'Making Babies' Is The Movie About Getting Pregnant We've Been Waiting For
Getting pregnant is not always as easy as it seems. Thankfully, a new rom-com called Making Babies is tackling the struggle that many parents-to-be face on their journey to starting a family. Romper is thrilled to exclusively premiere the trailer…By Lauren Cox
Babies Make A *Lot* Of Noise, But Here's How To Decipher All Those Babbles
My favorite sounds in the world are all the hilarious noises my son makes. He loves to blow raspberries, and up until recently, he was always saying, "Oooooohhhhh." Now he likes to say "Mamamamama," much to my delight, and "MMMMmmmm," when he really…By Abi Berwager Schreier
After A Miscarriage, There Are So Many What-Ifs In Your Next Pregnancy To Worry About
Romper's Trying project follows five women with very different stories through a year of trying to conceive. Where discussions about fertility often focus on the end goal, they'll document what it's like emotionally, physically, and spiritually…By Alyssa Himmel
The New Barbies Include People With Disabilities & This Is Groundbreaking
For as long as I can remember, I've been a Barbie fan. I had my parents' ancient leather suitcase under my bed, and it was full of Barbies, their accessories, and their furniture. (Seriously, I had a gorgeous set of wicker Barbie furniture and I was…By Samantha Darby
I Didn't Manage To Beat My Induction, But My Birth Turned Out Awesome Anyway
Romper's Trying project follows five women with very different stories through a year of trying to conceive. Where discussions about fertility often focus on the end goal, they'll document what it's like emotionally, physically, and spiritually…By Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
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With Motherhood, Laura Prepon Directs A New Episode
If you’re a longtime fan of Orange Is the New Black, you can expect to see Alex Vause, the dangerously sexy convicted drug smuggler played by Laura Prepon, doing a few things. You can expect to see her entangled in a sweaty prison cell makeout with…By Ej Dickson
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Rebecca Minkoff Has A *Pumping Drawer* & Look, It Is Perfection
When you think of Rebecca Minkoff, there's a good chance you think of great handbags, accessories, and chic city-style fashion. What you don't immediately think of is the mother of three behind the brand, better known as "Becky" to her immediate…By Lauren Cox
We're A Couple On $34,000 A Year & Here's How Much We Paid To Have A Baby
Raising a child supposedly costs you a quarter of a million dollars, but it can honestly be more daunting to face the idea of spending $80 on bottle nipples in a single month. Expense Report gives us a look into the spending, scrimping, and wishing…By Anonymous
Dear Jenny: I'm Pregnant, Tell Me Everything
Our resident advice-giver-outer Jenny True provides shouty, full-hearted answers to your niggling questions about pregnancy and parenthood in her column Dear Jenny. Warning: This is not a baby-and-me singalong, this is about yelling into the cosmos…By Jenny True
Admit It, 'Giraffes Can't Dance' Is Genius
Reading a book 200 times is a surefire way to find out whether you love it or want to throw its rhyming llama couplets into the diaper pail. Children's books especially do a tricky dance for an audience of squinty-eyed parents and wide-eyed tots:…By Margaret Wheeler Johnson
Romper's 'So It Begins' Is The Guide To New Motherhood We Wish We'd Had
I’ll always remember the drive to the hospital the night I went into labor; my boyfriend at the wheel of the CRV we’d just bought to replace his beloved but battered bachelor-mobile; my mom and my 14-year-old sister ensconced in the back seat, fresh…By April Daniels Hussar
