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From baby’s first year to their first day of school and everything in between (and beyond), we cover topical, timely, and important parenting topics to keep you well-informed (and entertained) in these difficult modern times.

Mom Wonders If She's the Asshole For Telling Her Ex-Husband's Soon-to-Be Ex-Wife That She and Her Daughter Want Nothing to Do With Her

Mom Wonders If She’s the A**hole For Telling Her Ex-Husband’s Soon-to-Be Ex-Wife That She and Her Daughter Want Nothing to Do With Her

“I was pretty shocked to discover that his wife reached out to me, basically crying about what happened, how she couldn’t believe it, and how now that we’re in the same camp, so to speak, we should maintain a relationship so our daughters can still be in each other’s lives and so we can commiserate.”

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I'm Worried My Diet Is Affecting My Breastmilk: Should I Supplement Breastfeeding with Formula?

I’m Worried My Diet Is Affecting My Breastmilk: Should I Supplement Breastfeeding with Formula?

A mom writes in asking for advice about breastfeeding. She says her 5-week-old baby, who has been breastfed since birth, recently started getting severe stomach pains and gas and acts as if he’s still hungry immediately after a feeding. Her supply is not an issue, but she is wondering if maybe her diet is affecting things. She is concerned her baby is not getting the proper nutrients to need and is wondering if she should supplement with formula.

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My Toddler Has Become a Terror, and I'm at My Wit's End: Advice?

My Toddler Has Become a Terror, and I’m at My Wit’s End: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her toddler, whom she describes as “a terror.” This single mom says that her 3-year-old refuses to listen, torments the family pets, says bad words, and has been very mean. She feels like she has tried everything and is out of ideas, so she has turned to the Mamas Uncut community of moms for help.

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Ashlee Simpson-Ross Shares Video of Her Family of Four Learning the Gender of the Fifth Member of Their Family And Her Daughter Wasn’t All That Sure at First

Ashlee Simpson-Ross Shares Video of Her Family of Four Learning the Gender of the Fifth Member of Their Family And Her Daughter Wasn’t All That Sure at First

Ashlee Simpson-Ross is going to be the mom of one girl and TWO boys. On Instagram, the soon-to-be mom of three shared a video of how they revealed the gender of their unborn child while in quarantine. As the video showed, Ashlee, her husband Evan Ross, her son Bronx, and their daughter Jagger were on a call with people assumed to be their close family and friend. And the soon-to-be family of five used a cake to make the reveal a bit more festive. RELATED: Ashlee Simpson Is Pregnant and Expecting Her Third Child (and Second with Husband Evan Ross) As the four of them all put a hand on the handle of the knife, the expectant mom anxiously split the cake into two pieces to reveal blue sprinkles on the inside. And while three of the four of them were excited about welcoming another boy into the family, Jagger wasn’t as thrilled at first. “You’re gonna be a big sister,” Ashlee told a disappointed Jagger. Ashlee’s friend and celebrity hairstylist Riawna took note of Jagger’s initial reaction and wrote in the comments section, “Awwww did Jagger want a sister?” To which Ashlee replied saying, “haha Jagger had us laughing.

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Should I Be Worried About Upping My Antidepressant/Anti-Anxiety Medication Dosage While Pregnant?

Should I Be Worried About Upping My Antidepressant/Anti-Anxiety Medication Dosage While Pregnant?

A mom writes in asking for advice about taking an antidepressant/anti-anxiety medication while pregnant. This mom was recently taking Lexapro but switched to Zoloft, which she says is considered safer during pregnancy. She says that the initial dosage her doctor prescribed (100mg) did not yield results, so the doctor upped the dosage to 200mg. This mom is “just looking for reassurance” from others that may have taken such drugs while pregnant and is looking for advice/feedback from those who’ve had a similar experience.

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My Kids' Grandmother Is Not Social Distancing and Works in a High-Risk Environment But Still Wants to See Her Grandkids: Advice?

My Kids’ Grandmother Is Not Social Distancing and Works in a High-Risk Environment But Still Wants to See Her Grandkids: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her kids’ grandmother. Their grandmother (on their father’s side) is not, according to this mom, practicing social distancing. Additionally, she works in a nursing home, placing her in an incredibly high-risk position. However, the grandmother still constantly asks to see her grandkids. What should this mom do?

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Does Anyone Have Advice on Getting Pregnant After Multiple Miscarriages?

Does Anyone Have Advice on Getting Pregnant After Multiple Miscarriages?

A woman writes in asking for advice about getting pregnant after experiencing several miscarriages. This woman recently suffered her third miscarriage, and though she is still processing the trauma, she is also ready to try again. She turns to the community for advice, asking specifically if other women who have experienced a similar difficult pregnancy journey have any tips or would be willing to share what they did differently when they were eventually able to carry to term.

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My Mom Very Explicitly Favors One of My Daughters and It Makes Me Not Want to See Her: Advice?

My Mom Very Explicitly Favors One of My Daughters and It Makes Me Not Want to See Her: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her mom, whom she says explicitly favors the eldest of her two daughters. This mom says that her mom told her ahead of the arrival of her second baby that she doesn’t “know if I can love another one” After the baby was born, her mom continued to make comments and behave as if she only loves and cares about her oldest grandchild.

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