Pregnancy and childbirth are supposed to be happy moments filled with promise and excitement. But sadly, joy and hope turned to tragedy for Sha-Asia Washington, a 26-year-old Black woman who died during an emergency C-section earlier this month. Eager to meet her new daughter Khloe, Washington went to Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, […]
Meghan McCain, The View co-host and new mom, is now calling for a mandatory paid maternity leave. After giving birth to her daughter Liberty in late September, McCain was fully anticipating returning to The View in time for Election Day, she said up on her return. However, her return was delayed due to health complications […]
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people 2 years old and up wear face masks in public settings and when around those who don’t live in their household. Face masks should be worn in addition […]
When it comes to air travel with children, every parent has heard – or lived – some nightmarish stories. Most of us have a mid-flight diaper blowout or a tear-filled gate delay under our belts. But the recent high profile stories of real nightmares – including one California couple’s disagreement with airline staff that resulted […]
Flu season is starting to ramp up, and that raises an important question: How can you keep yourself and your baby safe from this year’s flu? The flu can be serious for everyone, but the elderly, pregnant women and babies are at a greater risk of developing serious complications from the flu, says infectious disease […]
It’s a common misconception that holiday sales end on Cyber Monday. In reality, you’ll find holiday baby deals right up until Christmas Eve — and then even more savings through New Year’s Day. Though 2020 has been been a year unlike any other, we’re confident that you’ll find after-Christmas baby deals that will make any parent […]
On December 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, has been shown to be 95 percent effective in large-scale clinical trials. A second COVID-19 vaccine, from Moderna, was also approved for emergency use on December 18. The Moderna vaccine […]
If you have a baby or are about to have a baby, it’s understandable to be worried about SARS-CoV-2 and the condition it causes, COVID-19. Part of being a parent is worrying about your baby, even when we’re not living under a global pandemic — and it’s only natural to be concerned about how COVID-19 […]
The savings on baby gear and other must-haves for parents haven’t stopped with the end of Black Friday. Cyber Monday 2020 is almost here (just two days away!), and we’re hoping these savings can help busy parents. This year has been unlike any other, but you can get excited to see big discounts on everything […]
Kelly Peña didn’t want to overreact. But her baby wasn’t kicking, and she knew from reading an article about counting kicks here at WhatToExpect.com that her daughter should be responding. Was she overreacting, or was her baby in real danger? Here, Kelly shares her remarkable story. By Kelly R. Peña, as told to Melissa Rayworth […]
Shopping for maternity and postpartum clothes can be tricky. While you don’t want to skimp on style during your pregnancy and postpartum, you also don’t want to spend a ton on clothes you’re only going to wear for a few months. Luckily, Motherhood Maternity is kicking off its Black Friday deals by offering major markdowns. With […]
Black Friday 2020 is still several weeks away, but we’re already getting excited for big sales on our favorite car seats. Whether you’re in the market for an infant car seat (which can easily be removed from your car and carried or clipped on to a stroller base) or a convertible car seat (which is less portable, but will keep your […]
Black Friday 2020 is coming up, and parents can look forward to serious savings on one of the biggest baby must-haves: diapers. The biggest shopping day of the year is *the* time to stock up on diapers (plus other essentials like car seats, strollers and more). Check out the latest diaper deals below, along with the most […]
Black Friday 2020 is almost here! This year, there will be tons of discounts on everything from diapers to car seats. And it’s the best time to nab some serious deals on strollers. Below, you’ll find deals you can start shopping right now, along with a few of the best sales from Black Friday 2019. (Black Friday […]
If you’re pregnant, the coronavirus outbreak likely has you questioning your baby shower. Now that the pandemic has required everyone to practice “social distancing,” and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests canceling events of more than 10 people, you may be scrambling to figure out what you should do instead. But that doesn’t […]