Life as a New Parent

Congratulations on your new role and welcome to motherhood (or fatherhood)! It comes naturally for some, more slowly for others. Here you'll get answers to all those new parent questions on life after baby including how to cope with sleep deprivation, how to lose the baby weight, how to deal with new parent emotions, and more.

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The 10 Phases of Taking a Shower With a Newborn in the House

The 10 Phases of Taking a Shower With a Newborn in the House

One funny mom breaks down the #struggle of trying to sneak in a shower when you think your baby is napping.
First Aid for Your Baby's Accidents

First Aid for Your Baby's Accidents

When your baby has her first accident, here's how to make things better.
10 New-Parent Splurges That Are Totally Worth the Money

10 New-Parent Splurges That Are Totally Worth the Money

Sure, your budget is probably tighter these days thanks to Baby—but if you can swing it, these splurges are all are a small price to pay for your sanity. Trust us.
20 Cute Captions for Baby Pictures on Instagram

20 Cute Captions for Baby Pictures on Instagram

That cute baby Instagram photo needs one of these equally adorable captions.
Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 37: First Week With Baby

Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 37: First Week With Baby

Find out what's going on in week 37 of your pregnancy on this podcast episode of Pregnancy Confidential.
Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 36: New Parent Mistakes

Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 36: New Parent Mistakes

Find out what's going on in week 36 of your pregnancy on this podcast episode of Pregnancy Confidential.

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Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 35: A Sneak Peek at Your Future Sex Life

Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 35: A Sneak Peek at Your Future Sex Life

Find out what's going on in week 35 of your pregnancy on this podcast episode of Pregnancy Confidential.
Baby Must-Haves (and Don't-Needs) for Your Registry

Baby Must-Haves (and Don't-Needs) for Your Registry

Shop smart for your new baby with this checklist of infant necessities, nice-to-haves, and baby items you don't need to spend money on.
What Dads Need to Know About Having a Baby Girl

What Dads Need to Know About Having a Baby Girl

12 Fun Things to Do with Your Baby This Summer

12 Fun Things to Do with Your Baby This Summer

How to Breastfeed: Nursing 101

How to Breastfeed: Nursing 101

8 Greatest Fantasies of Sleep-Deprived Parents

8 Greatest Fantasies of Sleep-Deprived Parents

What Financial Advisors Wish You Knew About Having a Baby

They may not specialize in diapering and swaddling, but their insights about saving for Baby are not to be missed.

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How to #DanceLikeaDad: New PSA Promotes Quality Dad Time

How to #DanceLikeaDad: New PSA Promotes Quality Dad Time

12 Questions Every First-Time Parent Asks

12 Questions Every First-Time Parent Asks

9 Small Acts of Kindness to Save a New Mom's Sanity

9 Small Acts of Kindness to Save a New Mom's Sanity

5 New-Mom Guilt Traps (and Cures!)

5 New-Mom Guilt Traps (and Cures!)

8 Creative Baby Book Ideas

8 Creative Baby Book Ideas

22 Things No One Told You About Motherhood

22 Things No One Told You About Motherhood

A Head-to-Toe Guide on Your Newborn's Physical Features

A Head-to-Toe Guide on Your Newborn's Physical Features

New Moms Are More Sleep Deprived Than We Thought

New Moms Are More Sleep Deprived Than We Thought

How to Pump More Breast Milk

How to Pump More Breast Milk

7 Easy Things New Moms Can Do to Feel Better After Baby

7 Easy Things New Moms Can Do to Feel Better After Baby

Mother’s Thumb: How to Ease Wrist Pain After Pregnancy

Mother’s Thumb: How to Ease Wrist Pain After Pregnancy

Baby Gear: The Necessities You Need for Your Newborn

Baby Gear: The Necessities You Need for Your Newborn

A Guy's Guide to Having a Baby

A Guy's Guide to Having a Baby

How to Clean Your Bedroom for Better Sleep

How to Clean Your Bedroom for Better Sleep

13 Must-Take Baby Photos

13 Must-Take Baby Photos

New-Parent Social Rules: Where You Can Take Baby

New-Parent Social Rules: Where You Can Take Baby

12 Easy Fixes for Pumping at Work

12 Easy Fixes for Pumping at Work

14 Celebrity Moms Who Have Suffered From Postpartum Depression

14 Celebrity Moms Who Have Suffered From Postpartum Depression

6 Sweet Baby Traditions From Around the World

6 Sweet Baby Traditions From Around the World

Seeing My Postpartum Body Through My Toddler's Eyes Boosted My Self-Esteem

Seeing My Postpartum Body Through My Toddler's Eyes Boosted My Self-Esteem

How to Deal With New Mom Stress

How to Deal With New Mom Stress

10 Things Your Friends Without Kids Want You to Know

10 Things Your Friends Without Kids Want You to Know

Imperfect Love: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Unexpected Gift of Down Syndrome

Imperfect Love: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Unexpected Gift of Down Syndrome

Video Hilariously Captures the Lengths One Mom Went to Escape Her Sleeping Baby

Video Hilariously Captures the Lengths One Mom Went to Escape Her Sleeping Baby

You Have to See This Adorable Photo of Pink's Daughter Willow Holding Her New Baby Brother

You Have to See This Adorable Photo of Pink's Daughter Willow Holding Her New Baby Brother

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