A recent report by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) estimates that there are more than 3 million US women with one child that have a difficult time getting pregnant again — or even carrying another baby full-term. The NCHS also estimates that 800,000 women with a child are unable to conceive again after […]
Pregnancy
Reproductive Autonomy: What is a Free Birth?
If you read our articles often, you’ve probably heard the saying “Your body, your choice” or “Your baby, your body, your choice.” This is the idea that when it comes to reproductive health, every person deserves the option to make choices about their body and healthcare from an informed, educated place. This is especially true […]
Olympian Allyson Felix Creates Free Childcare Program for Athletes
Allyson Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, holds a lot of impressive titles, but her favorite title might just be Mom. The 11-time Olympic medalist has returned for her last season for one purpose—to empower moms like her to reach their dreams through a new childcare initiative. To ensure that […]
Top Questions About COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers, Answered
On June 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 years old. For many, it’s been long awaited—but parents still have questions and concerns. We reached out to pediatric experts to answer the top questions parents have about […]
Sign Up Your Kids for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 23
As summer officially kicks off and the weather heats up, there’s no better time to head to the pool! But as families head out to cool off, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautions parents to beware of drowning risks. A 2022 report released by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that drownings […]
Ditch Baby Hats for Pacifiers to Reduce SIDS Risk, Says AAP in Safe Sleep Update
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an update to its Safe Sleep Guidelines for the first time since 2016. Routinely refreshed every five years, the new guidelines acknowledge various dangers to safe sleep like co-sleeping and inclined sleepers and promote breastfeeding and pacifiers to decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) […]
FDA Approves COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids 6 Months and Up
Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in children as young as 6 months old. While FDA authorization is not the final step in the process (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must also […]
New Series Highlights How Every Baby’s Sleep Journey Is Different
Pressure from social media, other parents, family and friends can make it easy to put deadlines on big milestones associated with your newborn. They should be sleeping through the night by this date; they should self-soothe, they should do this or that—the reality is that newborn sleep is anything but simple. 4Mom believes that every […]
$262 off Bugaboo Lynx
Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the shopping links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. What is it? Bugaboo Lynx stroller Why we love it: It’s a full-size stroller that parents praise for its maneuverability, versatility and incredibly high quality. How […]
These Are the 10 Best Companies for Dads
Modern dads are pushing for a better work-life balance than ever before, and these top companies are stepping up to the plate to give them what they need. Increased flexibility, more paid time off and better childcare benefits are just a few of the things companies have committed to providing dads so they can be […]
H&M Just Dropped a Compostable and Chemical-Free Baby Collection
H&M has gone green with its new baby collection. The line is its first to be Cradle to Cradle Gold Certified. Made sustainably with organic materials and no harmful chemicals, each cute and comfy clothing item is adjustable to fit your growing baby and is even compostable. The Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard is […]
Pregnancy exercise – women’s fitness specialist Rosie Stockley reveals what you should and shouldn’t do
Women’s fitness specialist and Healthista Collective Expert Rosie Stockley reveals what exercise you should and shouldn’t do during pregnancy Most of the demands placed on our body as we exercise are not detrimental to our pregnancy. In fact, the adaptations we get from being active help our pregnancy journey and certainly aid birth and recovery. […]
One Grandma’s TikTok on Respecting Your Kids’ Parenting Is Going Viral
Navigating relationships with in-laws can be complicated, and it can get even more challenging when grandchildren become a part of the picture. We’ve all heard the horror stories of grandma sending the kids back loaded up on sugar or grandpa letting the kids watch movies mom and dad would disapprove of. One grandma, Gwenith Rachele, […]
Fisher-Price Rocker Warning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price are reminding consumers that rockers should never be used for infant sleep. The specific rockers involved in the CPSC’s latest warning are Fisher-Price’s Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers. Sadly, these rockers have been linked to at least 13 infant deaths from 2009 to 2021. While these rockers have […]
Childcare Prices Are on the Rise Again, Here Are 5 Tips to Cut Costs
Online caregiver directory Care.com released its ninth annual Cost of Care Survey today, and the findings support what parents have known for quite some time—childcare costs are on the rise. The study reports that more than half of parents spend 20 percent of their income on childcare, 13 percent more than what the U.S. Department […]