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Postpartum Recovery Essentials I Actually Used (and What I Didn’t)
A grounded guide to postpartum recovery essentials—what actually helped, what I didn’t use, and how to build a recovery setup that truly supports healing.
How Long Do You Need Postpartum Diapers After Birth?
How long do you actually need postpartum diapers? Here’s a realistic, no-panic timeline for bleeding, recovery and when to switch to pads.
I Wasn’t Infertile, But I Chose Surrogacy—And It’s Anything But the “Easy Way Out”
After life-altering UC and J-Pouch surgeries, one mother exposes the medical and legal realities of choosing surrogacy over physical risk.
20+ Valentine’s Day Gifts Every New Mom Deserves
From cozy comforts to self-care treats, celebrate the new mom in your life with these thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts all about her.
A Cozy Christmas Weekend in Portland, Maine With Kids—Where to Stay and What to Do
We traveled to Portland, Maine the first weekend of December with a group of close friends and all of our kids, drawn north by one
10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Dad Who Actually Shows Up
Thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for the dad who truly shows up — the hands-on, supportive partner who deserves to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated.
What Happens When Two Moms Escape to the Grove Park Inn During Gingerbread Season
A deeply personal look at the National Gingerbread Competition, motherhood, and the kind of friendship that grows with you.
The Luxury Resort That Almost Nailed Baby Travel: My Punta Mita Four Seasons ‘Babies For All Seasons’ Experience
Blissful breakfasts, slow afternoons, pockets of magic — plus the small frictions parents need to know before booking.
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As a Doctor I Thought Breastfeeding Would Be a Breeze—It Wasn’t
A new mother struggles with finding herself as she navigates breastfeeding.
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