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It’s in the bag
1| Tucks Cooling Pads. It only makes sense after having a baby you may need some relief down below. These medicated miracle pads are [...]
Labor of love: The birth of Graham
There are two November births in my immediate family, all birthdays but one in November in my mom’s immediate family, and three birthdays and [...]
Breastfeeding Diet: Healthy Nutrition for Mom and Baby
All moms know how important it is to eat well during pregnancy, but after birth, the focus on food often fades away as mom [...]
The confident pregnancy
There are myriad situations a woman might find herself in when she discovers she has successfully conceived a child. She may have decided to [...]
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 [...]
It’s in the bag
1| Tucks Cooling Pads. It only makes sense after having a baby you may need some relief down below. These medicated miracle pads are [...]
Labor of love: The birth of Graham
There are two November births in my immediate family, all birthdays but one in November in my mom’s immediate family, and three birthdays and [...]
Breastfeeding Diet: Healthy Nutrition for Mom and Baby
All moms know how important it is to eat well during pregnancy, but after birth, the focus on food often fades away as mom [...]
The confident pregnancy
There are myriad situations a woman might find herself in when she discovers she has successfully conceived a child. She may have decided to [...]
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 [...]
