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New motherhood is so lonely

New motherhood is so lonely

"I hate the anger I feel. I don’t feel angry at my daughter; I feel angry at my situation and my own inability to give my baby exactly what she needs."

Today's Parent

How to clean meconium

How to clean meconium

This simple, gentle solution will make diaper changes a whole lot easier. Here's how to clean meconium.

Today's Parent

Do you have baby name regret?

Do you have baby name regret?

The baby name decision is a biggie, which is why some parents waver, even after delivery. Don't suffer from baby name regret — you can still make a change.

Louise Gleeson

What you need to know about newborn jaundice

What you need to know about newborn jaundice

Jaundice is common in newborns so don't panic if your baby has it, but it can still be distressing. Here's how to treat and care for your baby's jaundice.

Raina Delisle

Bonding with baby in the early days

Bonding with baby in the early days

Some women expect love to strike like a lightning bolt when their baby is born. But bonding is a process, not a moment.

Holly Bennett

Mom breastfeeds baby after losing one breast to cancer

Mom breastfeeds baby after losing one breast to cancer

A Florida mom breastfeeds her baby after losing one breast and shares her story.

Emily Rivas

100 days of hell: How I survived the first months with my baby

100 days of hell: How I survived the first months with my baby

After Leo was born, Olivia Stren was full of love but really, really tired. Surviving the 100 days of hell, she soon discovered, requires epic endurance.

Olivia Stren

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

Don't be nervous—bathing your newborn can be an enjoyable experience for both of you.

Karen Robock

Marissa Mayer and why maternity leave matters

Marissa Mayer and why maternity leave matters

I had one standard American maternity leave, and a longer, almost Canadian-esque one. Here’s what I learned.

Sasha Emmons

The photo that perfectly describes parenthood

The photo that perfectly describes parenthood

Parenthood can be a bit messy—Ok, really messy. This photo is proof of that.

Alyssa Ashton

Is unhappiness why couples have just one kid?

Is unhappiness why couples have just one kid?

A controversial new study suggests that parents who are unhappy after the birth of their first baby are less likely to have another child.

Jennifer Pinarski

Are public health campaigns to blame for postpartum anxiety?

Are public health campaigns to blame for postpartum anxiety?

It’s a case of information overload: Research has found new moms are more anxious because of single-issue health campaigns.

Jennifer Pinarski

Babies who self-soothe are better sleepers

Babies who self-soothe are better sleepers

According to new research, babies who can settle themselves back to sleep are more likely to sleep through the night.

Jennifer Pinarski

Could text messages help moms with postpartum depression?

Could text messages help moms with postpartum depression?

Research suggests that a simple text message goes a long way in supporting new moms at risk for postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

I had a drug-free childbirth—and it scarred me

I had a drug-free childbirth—and it scarred me

A “natural” delivery makes sense in theory, but isn’t right for everyone, writes Tara-Michelle Ziniuk.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Welcome to Motherhood, Girrrl—the mom rap

Welcome to Motherhood, Girrrl—the mom rap

The Welcome to Motherhood rap reveals everything you can expect those first few months with a new baby.

Alyssa Ashton

Gentle C-sections: Will this new trend ease the stigma?

Gentle C-sections: Will this new trend ease the stigma?

As hospitals gradually change the way C-sections are performed, Jennifer Pinarski thinks we need to change our attitudes, too.

Jennifer Pinarski

Diaper bag essentials

Diaper bag essentials

Wondering what you really need to schlep around in your diaper bag and what you can safely leave at home? Here's a quick list of what you should pack for your newborn before you head out.

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6 baby name trends for 2016

6 baby name trends for 2016

Superheroes, majestic monikers, the hot new letter of 2016 and...Instagram filters?! Our expert predicts the baby names that will be trending next year.

Laura Grande

Circumcision benefits outweigh risks, says CDC

Circumcision benefits outweigh risks, says CDC

Circumcision benefits outweigh risks, says the CDC. New draft recommendations on parent and patient counselling are reigniting the circumcision debate.

Cara Smusiak