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Postpartum sex: Why you don't want it—and why that's OK

Postpartum care

Postpartum sex: Why you don't want it—and why that's OK

A baby changes everything—including, oftentimes, your interest in sex. Still, the goal isn't to get the "old you" back. It's to figure out who you are now.

Leah McLaren

When do babies smile?

When do babies smile?

When do babies smile? Here's what you need to know about this first year milestone, including when to expect a first smile and how to know if it's just gas.

Tralee Pearce

5 baby care secrets from Hollywood's favourite nanny

5 baby care secrets from Hollywood's favourite nanny

Learn everything from sleep rituals to bathtime from this trusted caregiver who has done and seen it all.

Jennifer Chen

Breastfeeding may be “free,” but it’s still a luxury

Breastfeeding may be “free,” but it’s still a luxury

The ability to breastfeed exclusively can be as much about privilege as it is about perseverance.

Chantal Braganza

16 Easy And Healthy Breastfeeding Meal Ideas

16 Easy And Healthy Breastfeeding Meal Ideas

Looking for breastfeeding recipes? We’ve rounded up healthy and easy meals for breastfeeding moms. Bonus: They’re tasty, too.

Alex Mlynek

Newborn poop: What the frequency, colour, and consistency means

Newborn poop: What the frequency, colour, and consistency means

Newborn poop comes in all shapes, sizes and colours. Here's what's normal for baby poop and when you should call the doctor

Kate Winn

What to do if your baby falls asleep while nursing

What to do if your baby falls asleep while nursing

If your baby falls asleep while breastfeeding, you may be worried about if he's getting enough milk. Here's what's normal and when you should worry.

Teresa Pitman

Why you should still take your baby for their vaccines and checkups during coronavirus

Why you should still take your baby for their vaccines and checkups during coronavirus

Not vaccinating your baby is risky, but it can also feel risky to visit a doctor's office for regular checkups and vaccines during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ariel Brewster

Letting your baby nap in your arms isn’t a bad habit

Letting your baby nap in your arms isn’t a bad habit

After hours of crying, feeding or fussing, the blessed relief of a sleeping baby in an exhausted parent’s arms isn't something anyone wants to mess with.

Claire Lawrence

15 cool breastfeeding facts

15 cool breastfeeding facts

Boobs are pretty amazing. Here are some fun breastfeeding facts.

Emily Rivas

I was turned on by breastfeeding—am I a freak?

I was turned on by breastfeeding—am I a freak?

This taboo “benefit” of breastfeeding happens way more than people are willing to admit, but how normal is it? An expert weighs in on this mom's story.

Claire Lawrence

This is not the mat leave I imagined

This is not the mat leave I imagined

It feels wrong to complain or dwell on the negative right now, but a lot of moms are mourning the “typical” mat leaves we’d looked forward to, pre-pandemic.

Jessica Pollack

25 Baby-Care Hacks For First-Time Parents

25 Baby-Care Hacks For First-Time Parents

Having a baby can be overwhelming, but don’t fret. We’ve got all the secrets to get you bathing, dressing and changing your newborn like a total pro.

Claire Sibonney

Can feeding your baby these products actually prevent food allergies?

Can feeding your baby these products actually prevent food allergies?

Wendy Haaf

6 tips for getting your baby to sleep in a crib during naptime

6 tips for getting your baby to sleep in a crib during naptime

When you're ready to transition your baby to nap in her crib, here’s how to get her to sleep with as little fuss as possible.

Claire Gagne

I was forced to give birth alone because of coronavirus

I was forced to give birth alone because of coronavirus

As coronavirus spread, the hospital told pregnant women like me that partners would not be allowed in the delivery room. I would be giving birth alone.

Laurel Ingraham Aquadro

28 self-care hacks for newbie parents

Postpartum care

28 self-care hacks for newbie parents

After the birth, there are oh-so-many ways your body will ache. We asked midwife Tracy Hydeman and other experienced parents for their soothing suggestions.

Claire Gagne

Everything You Need to Know About Teething

Everything You Need to Know About Teething

From the signs of teething to how to safely soothe your baby's pain, here's what you need to know about teething.

Celia Shatzman

Is there a way to predict my baby's eye colour?

Baby development

Is there a way to predict my baby's eye colour?

What role do genetics play in baby eye colour? Is there a way to predict what colour they'll be? Is it true they can change? We've got the scoop.

Bonnie Schiedel

New moms isolated with PPD, we see you—here's help

Postpartum care

New moms isolated with PPD, we see you—here's help

Postpartum depression can already make you feel isolated, so how can you reach out when we're practicing social distancing?

Ryan Van Lieshout