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How to Deal With New Mom Stress

How to Deal With New Mom Stress

It’s totally normal for new moms to feel both #blessed and #stressed. But if your worries are spiraling out of control, reach out for help.

'Honest Toddler' Creator Shares Her Poignant Postpartum Depression Story

'Honest Toddler' Creator Shares Her Poignant Postpartum Depression Story

More and more prominent mamas are sharing their battles with postpartum depression—and helping bring awareness to the issue.

'Blackish' Just Tackled Postpartum Depression—Here's Why it Matters

'Blackish' Just Tackled Postpartum Depression—Here's Why it Matters

A character on Black-ish is suffering from postpartum depression, and a recent episode addressed the issue in a remarkable, refreshing way.

Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs Get Real About Prenatal Depression

Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs Get Real About Prenatal Depression

Comedian Jenny Mollen has suffered with both postpartum depression and prenatal depression—and hopes to bring attention to both issues.

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

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

Want to help a new mom? Give her a highly specific suggestion of something you can do to help out. Then, don't take no for an answer!

Science Says Having a Baby Tanks Your Self-Esteem for 3 Whole Years

Science Says Having a Baby Tanks Your Self-Esteem for 3 Whole Years

A new study shows that women experience a dip in self-esteem for up to three years after their baby is born—and I totally understand why.

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My Baby Doesn't Like to Cuddle

My Baby Doesn't Like to Cuddle

My little girl wasn't a cuddler, but I realized that bonding doesn't have to be a contact sport.

New Parent Emotions: A Cry in the Dark

New Parent Emotions: A Cry in the Dark

My infant daughter was the absolute light of my life, so why was her wailing making me livid?

This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Look at Your Baby

This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Look at Your Baby

7 Post-Pregnancy Feelings No One Warns You About

7 Post-Pregnancy Feelings No One Warns You About

8 New Mom Stresses -- and How to Relieve Them

8 New Mom Stresses -- and How to Relieve Them

10 New-Parent Mistakes to Avoid

10 New-Parent Mistakes to Avoid

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

There was never any question that I wanted to be Fern’s mother. I just didn’t want her to have Down syndrome.

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Dove's New Campaign Challenges the 'Perfect Mom' Stereotype

Dove's New Campaign Challenges the 'Perfect Mom' Stereotype

The Sweet Story Behind This Amazing Photo of a New Dad

The Sweet Story Behind This Amazing Photo of a New Dad

We Should All Watch This Mom's Powerful Message About Kindness

We Should All Watch This Mom's Powerful Message About Kindness

Even Kate Middleton Makes It Up as She Goes Along When It Comes to Motherhood: "There Is No Rule Book"

Even Kate Middleton Makes It Up as She Goes Along When It Comes to Motherhood: "There Is No Rule Book"

Here's Why Zoe Saldana Kept Her New Baby's Birth on the DL

Here's Why Zoe Saldana Kept Her New Baby's Birth on the DL

Mom's Refreshingly Honest Post Explains Why 'I Wish I Never Breastfed My Baby'

Mom's Refreshingly Honest Post Explains Why 'I Wish I Never Breastfed My Baby'

10 New-Parent Splurges That Are Totally Worth the Money

10 New-Parent Splurges That Are Totally Worth the Money

6 Ways New Parents Can Add Romance to Valentine’s Day

6 Ways New Parents Can Add Romance to Valentine’s Day

Mom's Brutally Honest Post About Parenting Is Going Viral in a Big Way

Mom's Brutally Honest Post About Parenting Is Going Viral in a Big Way

Fitness Star Gets Real About Her Postpartum Belly and the Internet Falls in Love With Her

Fitness Star Gets Real About Her Postpartum Belly and the Internet Falls in Love With Her

Widowed Dad Writes Touching Post to New Moms About Breastfeeding Guilt and PPD

Widowed Dad Writes Touching Post to New Moms About Breastfeeding Guilt and PPD

This Mom's Look Back on the First Year of Motherhood Is So Real It Hurts

This Mom's Look Back on the First Year of Motherhood Is So Real It Hurts

Eva Amurri Martino Bravely Shares Newborn Son's Freak Accident and Her Resulting PTSD

Eva Amurri Martino Bravely Shares Newborn Son's Freak Accident and Her Resulting PTSD

Eva Amurri's Sweet Post Reminds Us to Embrace the Ups and Downs

Eva Amurri's Sweet Post Reminds Us to Embrace the Ups and Downs

Watch This Baby Get Adorably Upset Every Time Her Parents Kiss

Watch This Baby Get Adorably Upset Every Time Her Parents Kiss

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

This Is Advice New Moms Will Actually Want (and Need!) to Hear

This Is Advice New Moms Will Actually Want (and Need!) to Hear

8 Things Not to Say to the Mom of a Big Baby

8 Things Not to Say to the Mom of a Big Baby

This Mom Blogger Has Heard Enough Parenting Advice, Thank You Very Much

This Mom Blogger Has Heard Enough Parenting Advice, Thank You Very Much

This Powerful Video Will Make You Realize You Do More Than You Think, Mamas!

This Powerful Video Will Make You Realize You Do More Than You Think, Mamas!

This Mom Just Got So Real About Life With a Teething Baby

This Mom Just Got So Real About Life With a Teething Baby

If Dads Obsessed Over Their Post-Baby Bodies Like Moms Do, It Might Look Like This

If Dads Obsessed Over Their Post-Baby Bodies Like Moms Do, It Might Look Like This

Kevin Jonas Opens Up About His Struggle to Find His Place as a Father

Kevin Jonas Opens Up About His Struggle to Find His Place as a Father

The Adorable First Moments These Dads Met Their Babies

The Adorable First Moments These Dads Met Their Babies

Dear Blake Lively: Thank You for Admitting Your Social Media Mom Envy

Dear Blake Lively: Thank You for Admitting Your Social Media Mom Envy