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Feeding Babies Is Harder Than Ever—Stop Telling People To ‘Just Breastfeed’
When one writer's breastmilk supply dwindled, she learned to let go of 'mom guilt' and embrace supplemental feeding.
Rihanna’s Pregnancy Was More Than a Fashion Statement—It Helped Me Rethink My IVF Journey
In light of Rihanna becoming a mother, L'Oreal Thompson Payton reflects on how the singer's pregnancy helped her rethink her own birth story.
Losing My Peloton Streak Helped Me Combat My Perfectionism
A writer explains why losing her Peloton streak after giving birth helped her grapple with feelings of perfectionism.
Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Comments on Motherhood Are Like a Collective Sigh of Relief for Moms Juggling Love and Ambition
Hearing Ketanji Brown Jackson acknowledge her balancing act with motherhood and ambition made me feel less alone.
Mindfulness Matters During Pregnancy (and Beyond)—Here’s Why
Natalie Walton, CEO of Expectful, shares her birth story and explains exactly why mindfulness during pregnancy and postpartum is important.