It’s no secret that COVID-19 has profoundly impacted how we live our lives. From social distancing to working from home and keeping up with the ever-changing data, it’s safe to say, we’re all trying our best to stay informed and make educated decisions for ourselves and our families. One demographic in particular who has been especially impacted by the looming
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It’s no secret that becoming a parent is a profoundly transformative experience. For mothers, this undergoing often starts as early as conception and only intensifies throughout gestation. But fathers, on the other hand, often report feeling as though their impending parenthood doesn’t always feel “real” throughout their partner’s pregnancy- until they find themselves in the delivery room! There is something
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Since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, researches and medical professionals have been grappling to understand how the novel virus is transmitted and spreads from person to person. One particular area of interest that has caused some controversy is whether or not the viral infection can be transmitted from mothers to their infants via breastmilk. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 being
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Since the onset of the COVID19 outbreak, organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Centers For Disease Control have been grappling with whether or not breastfeeding mothers should be encouraged to continue nursing. Unfortunately, these critical conversations often came with some conflicting viewpoints, making it difficult for mothers to make an informed decision for themselves and their families.
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Oh, the kiddie pool, every mom’s favorite summer companion. Not only are they cheap and convenient, but they also provide your kids with hours of fuss-free fun. In fact, they’re so effective at keeping your kids entertained that you might even find a moment to *gasp* relax and unwind! But if your brood needs a break from splashing, or perhaps
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There are few pregnancy milestones more profound than selecting the name of your baby. Some families use this as an opportunity to explore their lineage and select an ancestral name rooted in tradition. Meanwhile, others might settle on a name that sparks boundless joy and simply “feels right.” No matter how you select a name, every mother knows what a
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As we come together as a nation and begin dismantling the grips of systemic racism, it is becoming increasingly important to evaluate ALL areas in which such injustices still exist. One surprising domain that continues to perpetuate racially-biased despair subsists within the walls of our hospitals. This inequity is made evident by the alarming rate in which black mothers die
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I think we can all agree that our most meaningful mission as mothers is to raise kind humans. After all, our greatest collective hope is for our kids to grow up in a world in which they feel respected, safe, and honored by others. In light of both recent and not-so-recent events, we know that many mamas are currently
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It’s no secret that our kids LOVE the water. From splash pads and sprinklers to water tables, kiddie pools, and trips to the beach, there is no element more mistifying to our children than good old shimmering, glimmering H2O. But with these seemingly innocent summer activities also comes the potential for unthinkable disaster- accidental drowning. According to the CDC, drowning
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I was pretty lucky when it came to the trajectory of my breastfeeding journey. I had no issues with supply, my daughter’s latch was perfect from the start, and I had plenty of supportive people applauding and praising me for my decision to breastfeed. I breastfed exclusively for six months before slowly introducing solids. During those first six months, my
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