Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger announced the birth of their second daughter on May 21. Both the Guardians of the Galaxy star and Schwarzenegger, a self-help author, posted a simple graphic with their daughter’s name and birthdate. The power couple captioned the image, “We are so excited to announce the birth of our second daughter, […]
Pregnancy
Half a Million Bottles Worth of Baby Formula Just Landed in the US
Seventy-eight thousand pounds of baby formula, around half a million bottles worth, has arrived in the United States. In a Tweet on May 22, President Biden announced that the shipment was the first of many planned under Operation Fly Formula, the latest effort by the White House to combat the ongoing formula shortage. The formula […]
Here’s What You Actually Need to Do Before Baby Arrives
When it comes to advice given to expecting parents, a lot of it sounds great—in theory. But with only so much time in the day, what do real parents say are the best (read: actually important) things you can do before giving birth? From making time for just the two of you to organizing baby’s […]
Formula Crisis: How to Help
Parenting is hard enough without worrying about how you’re going to feed your baby, and it’s heartbreaking that millions of families in the United States continue to struggle to find formula. The ongoing formula shortage stems from the Abbott formula recall earlier this year along with pandemic-related supply chain and production issues. According to the Centers for […]
Mushroom Teether Recall?
People who purchased popular teether toys on Amazon reportedly received emails from the retailer on Thursday, urging them to stop using the toys over asphyxiation concerns. Both the Eco Inspired Mushroom Teether Toy and Mombella Mimi Mushroom Teether have been pulled from Amazon. (However, Walmart appears to have both teethers for sale still.) If your […]
A National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Now Offers Help for New Moms
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in an effort to support new and expectant moms, the government has launched a new national Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Mothers can simply call or text the hotline at 1-833-943-5746 to speak with a trained counselor about things they may be struggling with. They can also receive referrals […]
Why Moms Need to Shift Their Perspective on Asking for Help
Mental health is a critical component of maternal health. But with all the expectations society has for mothers, prioritizing self-care is often easier said than done. Many moms are responsible for their 9 to 5 jobs, caring for kiddos, managing the household, scheduling family activities, the list goes on. With so much to do at […]
What Parenting With Pride Means to 10 LGBTQ+ Parents
Being a parent is arguably the toughest—and most rewarding—gig on the planet. Raising small humans is not for the faint of heart; it can fill your days with intense joy and immense challenges. LGBTQ+ parents know this truth all too well. In addition to the normal trials and tribulations all families face, they’re subject to […]
Ed Sheeran Surprises Fans With Post Welcoming Second Baby Girl
Ed Sheeran shocked fans this week with a post announcing the birth of his second child. Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, kept the pregnancy and birth under wraps until the pop singer posted the update on May 19. Sheeran shared the news with a minimalistic photo featuring only a brown quilted blanket and a […]
Body Dysmorphia in Pregnancy: How to Combat Negative Body Image
It’s certainly not breaking news to say that your body goes through massive changes during pregnancy. It’s a miraculous, life-giving transformation for sure, but it can be a difficult one—physically and mentally—nonetheless. The reshuffling of internal organs, the too-tight skin stretching and that ever-expanding bump can make you feel less than physically comfortable (and less […]
Biden Combats Formula Shortage With the Defense Production Act
President Biden took a big step on Wednesday to get baby formula back on shelves by invoking the Defense Production Act to boost formula production and speed shipments. A federal law created during the Korean War, the Defense Production Act allows the president to expedite and expand the supply of materials by requiring companies to […]
How to Help Families in Need During the Baby Formula Shortage
As formula shortages continue to put pressure on families around the country, the government has worked to ramp up production and get formulas on shelves. Despite these large-scale efforts and the restart of production at Abbott Nutrition, experts expect it’ll be at least six weeks before new batches of formula hit shelves. In the meantime, […]
It’s a Boy! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Welcome First Baby
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s much-anticipated baby has arrived! According to TMZ, the pop star, beauty and fashion mogul gave birth to a baby boy on May 13 in Los Angeles. The power couple hasn’t made an official statement on the birth or name of their newborn yet. Rihanna announced she was expecting her first child […]
Beauty Guru Emma Heming Willis on Her Self-Care Routines as a Busy Mom
Emma Heming Willis has walked the runways for the fashion greats—Chanel, Valentino, Armani—and was the face of a Dior campaign. But when she became pregnant for the first time, she found a new calling. Willis was in search of effective products with safe ingredients to rub on her growing belly and came up empty handed. […]
Tea Collection Is Having a Major Sale on Kids’ Swimsuits Right Now
Tea Collection makes adorable clothing for babies, toddlers and kids—and now through May 22 the brand is offering big savings on its swimwear. Stock up before summer officially hits and score adorable swimwear for 50 percent off. Bonus: All the pieces are UPF 40+ to keep baby protected and safe as they splash around and […]