Content warning: This article includes mentions of suicide. Please read with caution.  As a veteran mom of a nearly 5-year-old and a 7-year-old, I’m past the 2 a.m. feedings, clunky infant car seats, and blowout diapers (a parenting milestone worth celebrating). Still, I remember the early days of motherhood with both of my daughters—the sleep deprivation, the postpartum mood disorders (depression with my first, PTSD with my second), the seemingly never-ending string of viruses courtesy of daycare, and the constant self-doubt in my ability to raise my babies. Motherhood, in general, i ..read more

We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” If you have children, you likely understand exactly what that means—but there’s also a good chance you have never experienced it for yourself.  Momcozy, a maternity and baby brand committed to amplifying the voices and experiences of mothers to create a more caring and empathetic world, has partnered with Postpartum Support International, an organization that promotes awareness, prevention, and treatment related to maternal mental health. This collaboration, according to Wendy Davis, CEO and President of Popstpartum Inter ..read more

Expert: Kellie Wicklund, MA, LPC, PMH-C Content Warning: This article mentions distressing themes such as suicide and assault. If you’re in need of immediate help for your mental health, call the suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing 988. TABLE OF CONTENTS Prenatal Depression and Anxiety  Postpartum Mood Disorders Generalized Depression Generalized Anxiety Burnout  Loneliness  Rage  Social Anxiety  Fear of Public Spaces Trauma At some point, the millennial generation became the target of all kinds of criticism. We’ve been hated on for ..read more

Please note that some products listed are linked to affiliate websites and we may collect a small commission on your purchase. We all know climate change is a very real danger to our planet. We also know it’s largely man-made, and recent studies show that 71% of all greenhouse gas emissions since 1988 have come from corporations. Because of this, changing your habits in the name of saving our planet can feel fruitless as an individual, but if companies are the leading cause of climate change, we can help as individuals by spending our money on products from environmentally conscious compan ..read more

Please note that some products listed are linked to affiliate websites and we may collect a small commission on your purchase. Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 12, to be exact), so if you haven’t already been shopping for the mom in your life, now is the time to start. Of course, that’s easier said than done for many mamas—especially the ones who seem to have everything already. Finding a gift that shows her how much she is seen and appreciated can be a real challenge, and it can be tempting to fall back on a traditional gift of brunch and a bouquet. There’s nothing wro ..read more

Medical Experts: Bayo Winchell-Curry, MD; Joanne Armstrong, MD, MPH TABLE OF CONTENTS The Differences Are Black and White It Is a Race Issue What Are the Solutions? “As a physician, I almost died,” says Bayo Winchell-Curry, MD (Dr. BCW), Saint Mary’s Urgent Care medical director in Reno, Nevada. “I knew I did not feel the same way I did after my first cesarean two years earlier. I could barely speak and couldn’t concentrate. I shared my concerns with the medical staff no more than 30 minutes after giving birth and was told my vital signs were good, and there was no problem.” Al ..read more

Expert: Christine Greves, MD TABLE OF CONTENTS What Causes Protein in Urine During Pregnancy? Symptoms of Protein in Urine During Pregnancy What Happens Next If you are pregnant or have been in the past, you’re likely well acquainted with the process of collecting a urine sample at prenatal visits. By the time you reach your third trimester, you’ve practically mastered the process and probably don’t think much of it anymore, but there is good reason for this routine (albeit unpleasant) sample collection—to test for proteinuria or protein in the urine.  What Causes Protein ..read more

Expert: Christine Greves, MD TABLE OF CONTENTS What Causes Protein in Urine During Pregnancy? Symptoms of Protein in Urine During Pregnancy What Happens Next If you are pregnant or have been in the past, you’re likely well acquainted with the process of collecting a urine sample at prenatal visits. By the time you reach your third trimester, you’ve practically mastered the process and probably don’t think much of it anymore, but there is good reason for this routine (albeit unpleasant) sample collection—to test for proteinuria or protein in the urine.  What Causes Protein ..read more

Expert: Danielle Downs, IBCLC Expecting and new parents sometimes feel like magnets for unsolicited advice. A trip to the grocery store or a walk to the mailbox can turn into a lesson in feeding, diapering, or the all-sacred infant sleep schedule. Since every family has its own tips, tricks, and childrearing culture, new parents are often stuck between conventions and traditions. While all of this advice is typically well-meaning, it’s frequently conflicting, and more importantly, it isn’t always accurate.  I know all of this information can be confusing and overwhelming. As an intern ..read more

Please note that some products listed are linked to affiliate websites and we may collect a small commission on your purchase. Spring has finally arrived, which means longer and brighter days, warmer temperatures, and vibrant colors as trees sprout leaves and flowers begin to bloom. After feeling cooped up in the house all winter, you and your little one are probably more than ready to get outside and breathe in the fresh air.  Of course, one of the best things about the great outdoors is plenty to do without spending any money. But, if you’re like me, you likely enjoy giving your lit ..read more