The United States as a whole has the worst maternal mortality rate of any first world country, but as far as Black women are …
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Before your baby arrives, there is a long checklist of things that need to be done. In addition to packing that hospital bag, here …
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With how much stuff I brought to the hospital when I had my first child, I am still surprised at how much I wished …
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Making a baby registry was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant right along with decorating the nursery. In addition to picking out …
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Once labor and delivery (congrats new mom!) is over, you will be holding in your arms the precious little stranger who will be yours …
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Whether you are planning a hospital birth or a home birth, an epidural or no epidural, labor can be long and exhausting. It is …
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It felt like the only advice I got to prepare for baby number two was to get my toddler a gift from baby. Which …
From the registry and nursery to medical appointments and hospital tours, there is so much to do during pregnancy. While I tried to use …
I breastfed both of my babies and while it was tough at the beginning, it was the best decision I ever made. Not only …
Before I had my first baby, my friend who was one year ahead of me in motherhood sat me down and dished out everything …