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How to make the postpartum period easier
Lower your expectations. Maybe you typically sweep the floors once a day or cook up a homemade meal Monday through Friday. Put those rules [...]
Under the Influencer: Julia Vaughn
As a mother, jewelry designer, model and stylist, Vaughn sports many hats—all preferably vintage. While she loves basics from Madewell, Zara, And Other Stories [...]
Running late
I ran from the depression. Literally, I ran from it. Every morning I fastened my daughter into the jogging stroller, laced up my sneakers [...]
Surviving the first six weeks
Remember when you were 38 weeks pregnant and so ready to be done that you were actually anxious to push a 7-pound person out [...]
5 tips for sex after birth
Postbaby sex can be scary. (The last ordeal down there might have brought you a beautiful babe, but it hurt like heck, too!) Alison [...]
Feel the Adrenaline: The Birth of Rush
Birth can be the ultimate adrenaline rush women experience in a lifetime. Read on to find out about Lisa's journey to meeting her sweet baby [...]
According to Plan: The Home Birth of Cheyton Texas
It’s surreal to think this day even happened; it feels like a dream that happened in my heart. How do I even begin to [...]
5 Fermented Foods to Add to Your Prenatal Diet
But in the past decade or so, science has begun to recognize that all the amazing benefits of a healthy microbiome go way beyond better [...]
Right at home: The birth of Akira
For those of you who have followed along during my pregnancy, you know that in what has now become my last Knocked-Up blog post, I was [...]
Babymoon destination: Just relax in the Hudson River Valley
Soon you’ll be busy ’round the clock taking care of a tiny person’s every need, but until that time comes, why not set aside a [...]
Babymoon Destination: Explore More in Banff, Canada
Who better to send you off into parenthood than Mother Nature herself? Adventure-seekers looking to squeeze in an epic thrill before baby makes his appearance can’t [...]
Ask the Experts: Sex after baby
A: If you’ve lost your libido postpartum, you are definitely not alone. It is totally normal to experience a lack of interest in sex [...]
The First 72 Hours Postpartum
When you’re expecting, it’s common to focus on labor as the “end result.” Giving birth is the goal you’ve been looking forward to for 40-odd [...]
Decoding crazy pregnancy dreams
When mom-to-be Laura Merkin found herself dreaming about her breasts producing chocolate milk and later, giving birth to a dragon, she began to wonder [...]
What to eat when
Once you find out you’re dining for two, you’re likely to become more mindful of your daily diet. How can you be sure you’re [...]
Let’s talk about sex
One of my mom friends gave her son milkshakes before he could walk. Another has sworn off sugar until elementary school. I tend to [...]
Fight right
Every couple argues, but just because it’s normal (and even expected) doesn’t make every spat A-OK. Heed these expert-approved tips on how to fight [...]
Confession: I’d rather be at work than at home all day with my kids
Facebook, TV shows and the media all portray how tough it is for moms to go back to work after maternity leave with proclamations [...]
How to make the postpartum period easier
Lower your expectations. Maybe you typically sweep the floors once a day or cook up a homemade meal Monday through Friday. Put those rules [...]
Under the Influencer: Julia Vaughn
As a mother, jewelry designer, model and stylist, Vaughn sports many hats—all preferably vintage. While she loves basics from Madewell, Zara, And Other Stories [...]
Running late
I ran from the depression. Literally, I ran from it. Every morning I fastened my daughter into the jogging stroller, laced up my sneakers [...]
Surviving the first six weeks
Remember when you were 38 weeks pregnant and so ready to be done that you were actually anxious to push a 7-pound person out [...]
5 tips for sex after birth
Postbaby sex can be scary. (The last ordeal down there might have brought you a beautiful babe, but it hurt like heck, too!) Alison [...]
Feel the Adrenaline: The Birth of Rush
Birth can be the ultimate adrenaline rush women experience in a lifetime. Read on to find out about Lisa's journey to meeting her sweet baby [...]
According to Plan: The Home Birth of Cheyton Texas
It’s surreal to think this day even happened; it feels like a dream that happened in my heart. How do I even begin to [...]
5 Fermented Foods to Add to Your Prenatal Diet
But in the past decade or so, science has begun to recognize that all the amazing benefits of a healthy microbiome go way beyond better [...]
Right at home: The birth of Akira
For those of you who have followed along during my pregnancy, you know that in what has now become my last Knocked-Up blog post, I was [...]
Babymoon destination: Just relax in the Hudson River Valley
Soon you’ll be busy ’round the clock taking care of a tiny person’s every need, but until that time comes, why not set aside a [...]
Babymoon Destination: Explore More in Banff, Canada
Who better to send you off into parenthood than Mother Nature herself? Adventure-seekers looking to squeeze in an epic thrill before baby makes his appearance can’t [...]
Ask the Experts: Sex after baby
A: If you’ve lost your libido postpartum, you are definitely not alone. It is totally normal to experience a lack of interest in sex [...]
The First 72 Hours Postpartum
When you’re expecting, it’s common to focus on labor as the “end result.” Giving birth is the goal you’ve been looking forward to for 40-odd [...]
Decoding crazy pregnancy dreams
When mom-to-be Laura Merkin found herself dreaming about her breasts producing chocolate milk and later, giving birth to a dragon, she began to wonder [...]
What to eat when
Once you find out you’re dining for two, you’re likely to become more mindful of your daily diet. How can you be sure you’re [...]
Let’s talk about sex
One of my mom friends gave her son milkshakes before he could walk. Another has sworn off sugar until elementary school. I tend to [...]
Fight right
Every couple argues, but just because it’s normal (and even expected) doesn’t make every spat A-OK. Heed these expert-approved tips on how to fight [...]
Confession: I’d rather be at work than at home all day with my kids
Facebook, TV shows and the media all portray how tough it is for moms to go back to work after maternity leave with proclamations [...]
