Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins have welcomed their fourth child together! The couple shared the happy news last night on Instagram. Rhett posted a photo of himself and Lauren with Lillie shortly after birth. Their daughter, named Lillie Carolina Akins, was born in Nashville on Monday, November 15, weighing 7.5 pounds. “Lauren Akins, you are […]
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Grammy Artist Melanie Fiona on Finding Empowerment as a Mom
Singer and songwriter Melanie Fiona has two new projects underway: her second baby, due soon, and MellyBelly.com, a platform to connect and empower mothers through wellness. Unable to perform during the pandemic, Fiona leaned into connection as a way to impart positive change in the lives of others. Her viral video “It’s Time We Told […]
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How To Honor a Pregnancy Loss
If you’ve experienced the loss of a pregnancy, you know that it can be difficult to find ways to remember your lost loved one. Sure, it’s easy to buy or make something like a stuffed animal, but it can be more difficult to figure out how to honor the life that could have been if…
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These Are Google’s Predictions for the Top Toys of the 2021 Holiday Season
The holiday season is almost here! While the season is one full of coziness, joy and laughter, finding out what to give everyone on your list can be tough. To help offer some ideas for great holiday presents for the little ones in your life, Google has released its third annual Shopping 100 list. The […]
Maternity Leave 101: What to Know Before Baby Arrives
There’s so much that goes into preparing for the arrival of baby. For working mothers-to-be, planning for maternity leave is just one more item on the to-do list. They have to work closely with their employers to iron out all of the details for leave, which can include everything from the day it starts to […]
These Are Amazon’s Picks for the Best Children’s Books of 2021
Wondering what books to read with your kids this holiday season? Try one of Amazon’s best books of the year. The list, chosen by Amazon’s Book Editors, was released on Nov. 16 and includes books that help kids understand diverse experiences and cultures. The annual list features the top books of the year, which span […]
Introducing Ji-Young, Sesame Street’s First Asian-American Muppet
Sesame Street is introducing its first-ever Asian-American muppet, a 7-year-old girl named Ji-Young. Ji-Young likes to play the electric guitar, soccer and skateboard. According to the muppet’s bio, she is close to her family and proud of her Korean heritage. “She loves playing music with her grandma and cooking her favorite food—tteokbokki,” the bio says. […]
Understanding the Glucose Screening and Glucose Tolerance Test
By the time you reach the end of your second trimester, you’re probably used to being poked and prodded. Ultrasounds and blood draws are par for the pregnancy course. But there’s another upcoming appointment you’ve probably heard some mixed things about: the glucose test. As if pregnancy isn’t sweet enough, around week 24, you’ll have […]
This 16-Month Old Has Beaten the Odds and Set a New World Record
Curtis Zy-Keith Means, now 16 months old, has set a new world record for the world’s most premature baby to survive. Curtis’ mom, Michelle Butler, gave birth on July 5, 2020 at 21 weeks at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital (UAB). She delivered Curtis, who weighed 14.8 ounces at birth, and his twin […]
How to Prep for Your Maternal Mental Wellness Before Baby Comes Home
We’re willing to bet you’ve gone above and beyond to prepare for baby’s arrival—from decorating an Insta-worthy nursery to mapping out your birth plan. But planning for your own maternal mental wellness during the first 12 weeks after the baby is born, also known as the fourth trimester, deserves a priority spot on your prebaby […]
Navigating the Mixed Emotions That Come With Adoption
You’ve made the decision to adopt—congrats! It can be an exciting journey, and you’re hopefully imagining the warm cuddles and happy times ahead as a sweet new child joins your family. A lot of prospective parents spend much of the pre-adoption waiting period emotionally preparing for the joyful goodness to come. But while planning and […]
Baby Bites While Nursing
“Help! Ever since my son got his first two teeth, he bites during breastfeeding. He thinks it’s a game, but it’s gotten to a point where I’m bleeding and it’s really painful. What do I do?” ~ Jessica G. Sounds like you have a mom-eating barracuda baby on your hands (and at your poor, sore breasts!). […]
Frida Mom Rejected Oscars Ad
I wasn’t surprised when the Academy Awards and ABC faced a massive backlash for rejecting an ad for postpartum recovery products they decided was “too graphic.” Anyone who’s given birth knows the commercial’s depiction of those early days after childbirth is spot on — and that there are few opportunities for a mom-to-be to truly […]
California Couple Sues Fertility Clinic Over Devastating IVF Mix-Up
Two California couples gave birth to each other’s babies due to an embryo mix-up during their in-vitro fertilization process at their fertility clinic, California Center for Reproductive Health (CCRH), based in Los Angeles. One of the couples, Daphna and Alexander Cardinale, has filed a lawsuit against the clinic and its owner, Eliran Mor, MD, for […]