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My Twins Were Born at 28 Weeks. I Didn’t Know That Was Part of My Medical History, Too
Lisa Zahakos could recite every detail of her twins’ premature birth—but she had always thought of those facts as theirs. Eight years later, she realized that what happened to her body belonged in her medical history, too.
No One Prepares a Stay-at-Home Mom to Lose Her Job
There is no preparation for losing your “job” as a stay-at-home mom. When the children around whom you built your life begin leaving, you may no longer recognize the woman left behind.
10 Best Postpartum Jeans for Comfort, Stretch and Real Life
Looking for jeans that fit your postpartum body right now? These 10 comfortable picks include stretchy, high-waisted, pull-on, curvy and C-section-friendly options.
The Best Affordable Cabernet Sauvignons That Taste Expensive
Because you deserve the feeling of a $100 bottle—even when you have daycare, camp and approximately 47 other things to pay for.
The School Still Calls Mom First—and Research Shows You’re Not Imagining It
Even when both parents are right there on the form, schools are more likely to contact Mom. A massive study suggests some of the maternal mental load may be coming from outside the house.
The Best Meal Delivery Services for Postpartum Moms—Because Someone Needs to Feed Her, Too
From postpartum-specific recovery meals to family-size dinners and two-minute heat-and-eat options, these meal delivery services can make feeding yourself after birth one less thing to think about.
The Illustrator Behind The Day the Crayons Quit Says Kids Need More Boredom
The bestselling children’s author talks boredom, screen time, overscheduling, the mental load of family travel and why parents don’t need elaborate activities to nurture a child’s imagination.
Best Mom Uniform Staples for School Drop-Off, Work and Errands
The mom uniform, upgraded: 12 actually wearable pieces that can handle school drop-off, work, errands, kid chaos and everything in between.
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As a Doctor I Thought Breastfeeding Would Be a Breeze—It Wasn’t
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