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Pregnancy
Baby names. Morning sickness. Fertility issues. And so much more. We cover important pregnancy topics that provide information for moms and moms-to-be of all stripes. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, a little extra help never hurt anyone. It takes a village, after all.
WATCH: This Postpartum Ad Keeps It Refreshingly, Almost Uncomfortably Real
This is not your typical ad with a perfectly-made-up new mom happily cradling her newborn baby.
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I Want Another Baby, But My First Is Only 1 Month Old. Is it Too Soon?
“I want another baby but mine is only a month old.”
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I’m 24 Weeks Pregnant and My Sex Drive Has Gone Way Down. Is This Normal?
“Fast forward, I’m 24 weeks pregnant and my sex drive has decreased.”
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My Husband’s Work Stress is Ruining Our Marriage. What Should I Do?
“I am 33 weeks pregnant with our third child and the stress of having to council him has been tearing me down.”
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Should I Wear Makeup During Labor & Delivery?
“I’m extremely undecided on whether to wear makeup for labor and delivery.”
A Recent Study Reveals Premature Babies Are Less Likely to Become Parents or Have Romantic Relationships
Adults who were born preterm are less likely to have a partner, have sex, and become parents.
I have a 6-month-old and I’m thinking about having baby #2. Is it too soon?
“What’s the best age gap? I want my kids to be close in age because I feel like they will be able to relate to each other more.”
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‘Bachelor’ Alum Jade Roper Tolbert Reveals She Gave Birth in Her Closet, Shares Beautiful Postpartum Selfie
“We weren’t shocked that he came early, but we were shocked that he came so fast.”
It’s My Husband’s Turn to Choose a Baby Name, But I Hate the Name He Chose
“Let’s just say the meaning of this name symbolizes a large sea creature or monster.”
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Actress Lake Bell Reveals Both of Her Home Births Took the Same Scary, Unexpected Turn
“He was hypoxic, he was without oxygen for longer than the four minutes… We were told that he could [have] cerebral palsy or never walk or talk.”
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This Man Won’t Stop Teasing His ‘Prim and Proper’ Wife After He Caught Her Pooping Post-Delivery
“I’ve never managed to catch her, up until she had her daughter.”
Anne Hathaway Opens Up About Fertility Struggles After Announcing She Is Pregnant With Her Second Child
“The steps that lead up to that part of the story are really painful and very isolating and full of self-doubt. And I went through that.”
Shay Mitchell Opens up About Devastating Miscarriage: “You Feel Broken as a Woman”
“It’s just really tough because you feel broken, as a woman, and that’s not a great feeling.”
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Meghan McCain Pens Powerful Essay After Suffering Miscarriage
“But inside, I am dying. Inside, my baby is dying.”
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Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After Being Impregnated with Wrong Embryos
Can you imagine giving birth to twins that, it turns out, aren’t even yours?
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‘Shahs of Sunset’ Star Mercedes Javid Says She Can’t Carry a Baby Again in Emotional Post About Pregnancy and Labor
Shahs of Sunset star Mercedes Javid (MJ) was overjoyed to have her first child, Shams Francis, in April. As a result of the high-risk nature of her son’s birth, however, MJ will not be able to carry another child. The star recently shared a stunning black and white maternity shoot photo, captioning the image with some of the raw details of her pregnancy and birthing experience. RELATED: This Facebook Post Perfectly Sums Up Exactly How Hard the Start of Motherhood Can Be “Since I can never carry a baby again,” MJ’s caption begins, “I’m extremely grateful to those who made sure I had this shoot, and keep this memory forever. My body is still healing from pregnancy, my heart is fragile and vulnerable.” MJ continues: “I wish I had the compassion I have now, as a new mom, all of my life. But now I am learning to have a deeper appreciation about why growth in life is such an important gift. I want to be better, and stronger. Lately, most days are a challenge.” MJ and her husband, Tommy Feight, went through IVF to get pregnant with Shams, who was born via cesarean section. In a statement shared with
Help This Mom Find the Right ‘K’ Name for Her Baby
What’s your favorite K name?
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The 40 Least Obnoxious Last Names to Use as a First Name for Your Baby
Let’s face it: the last-name-as-first-name trend is here to stay. Just ask any Mason, Everly, or Jackson! Giving your child a traditional last name as their baby name can sound totally sleek and sophisticated—it’s why Madison was such a popular girl’s name a few years back. But it can also backfire badly, particularly when the name chosen has negative connotations (Nixon, anyone? Apparently, in Utah, yes.) Sometimes there are practical reasons for giving your baby a last name as his or her first name. If you don’t want to hyphenate, it can be a great way to pass on your maiden name without creating a total tongue-twister for your offspring’s future driver’s license. Or maybe there’s a mentor, friend, or public figure you want to honor, but their first name just doesn’t work for you. If you love their last name and want to make their legacy last, go for it! RELATED: The 28 Best Baby Names Inspired by Nature (That Aren’t *Too* Hippie) But sometimes, the last-name-as-first-name trend just goes too far. Bexley, for instance, is currently listed in Nameberry’s top 1,000 baby names, popular with parents who can’t decide between Kingsley, Paisley, and Becky… and decide to go
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