The Fine Art Of Hard Launching A Baby
Why some new moms are choosing to keep their pregnancies offline.
Talking Openly About My Miscarriage Saved Me
I was candid about my milk coming in, looking pregnant for days following my loss, the bone-chilling, all-day anxiety. I think it helped keep shame at bay.
A Sort Of Single Mother By Choice
I wasn’t going to let another relationship head off my dreams of starting a family. Even if it was a really, really good one.
Women Are Scrapping Their Baby Plans Under This Administration & For Good Reason
“I want more children, but I’m terrified of experiencing another miscarriage and being left to go septic or something if they completely ban abortion.”
Would Group Prenatal Care Make New Mothers Less Lonely?
The group model of prenatal care cuts costs, promotes lasting friendships, and leads to better outcomes. Thirty years later, why isn’t it standard?
Emily Oster Never Warned Me About Prodromal Labor
When I brought this up to my midwife, she said, “Yeah, we don’t tell people about it because we don’t want to scare you.”
The 11 Best Gifts for New Moms
Besides the obvious one: “Don’t send a thank you note.”
Inside The Uncertainty Of Taking Stimulants While Pregnant
Increasing numbers of pregnant people are resuming their ADHD meds after the first trimester, under the careful guidance of their doctor.
Baby Spreadsheets: A Very American Way To Decide When — Or Whether — To Have Kids
Is there ever a right time to start a family? For most couples, it’s a budget question.