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

Experts: Tiffany Hamilton, MD, Shalini Paruthi, MD TABLE OF CONTENTS Stretch Marks Aplenty You Snooze, You Snore Sick Morning, Noon, and Night Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: What the Hell? Roller Coaster of Desire On behalf of all birthing parents, I apologize for perpetuating the misconception that pregnancy is cute. Now that you’ve taken the bait and begun your 40-week journey, it’s time for me to let you in on all the behind-the-scenes nasties under one condition: Let’s normalize these lovely signs of pregnancy and make it a safe (albeit somewhat embarrassing) place for ex ..read more

Please note that some products listed are linked to affiliate websites and we may collect a small commission on your purchase. We know that, as a parent, you are probably short on leisure time, but might be surprised by how much reading you can sneak in during a feeding or pumping session, while waiting in the school car pick-up line, or while you let your little one run around the backyard to get some fresh air now that spring is just around the corner. If nothing else, you can always pop in your earbuds and listen to an audiobook while running errands or going for a stroller walk. Seriou ..read more

Expert: Mark Sloan, MD, MPH TABLE OF CONTENTS Cord of Life Delayed Clamping Cord Blood Banking Umbilical Cord Stump Care You’ve been dreaming about this moment for the last 40 weeks (give or take)—your little one is finally here! But after the hard work of delivery is done and before you bask in newborn bliss, there’s one more piece of the puzzle to contend with: baby’s umbilical cord. The umbilical cord serves as a lifeline in the womb, so special attention is in order as baby transitions postbirth to their independent self. As such, there’s a lot that new parents need to kn ..read more

Expert: Diane Hlavacek, MD TABLE OF CONTENTS Should I Make Any Changes to My Diet?  Is That Glass of Wine I Drank Before I Knew I Was Pregnant a Big Deal?  How Much Weight Should I Gain?  Can I Continue Working Out?  When Should I Start Sleeping On My Side?  Is Sex Still OK?  Are My Beauty Products Safe?  What Prenatal Vitamin Do You Recommend? Can I Continue to Take My Prescription Medications? Are Over-The-Counter Medications Safe? In What Dosages? Are There Any Pregnancy Symptoms I Should Keep An Eye Out For?  Does My Fami ..read more

Please note that some products listed are linked to affiliate websites and we may collect a small commission on your purchase. It’s no secret that with December comes a lot of social obligations. Regardless of whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, the final days of the year are typically filled with parties, school events, and family gatherings. Throughout the month, we put on our best sequinned-covered party outfits and gather with others to exchange gifts, enjoy delicious food, and toast with holiday-themed cocktails to the end of another long year.  If you find yourself hosting ..read more

Please note that some products listed are linked to affiliate websites and we may collect a small commission on your purchase. While we aren’t sure where the tradition of lining up outside big-box stores and malls, shortly after enjoying a big holiday meal with the family, to rush through the crowded aisles in the hope of grabbing the best deals began, we do know that Black Friday sales have been around since the 1950s. Cyber Monday, however, didn’t become a thing until 2005. This tradition came to be after it became clear that a lot more people are willing to search for deals in their PJs ..read more