Pregnancy & Birth

The Basics of Love Show and Tell

Don’t get me wrong—it’s amazing to say and hear those infamous three words. But if talk isn’t backed up by continual action, what good is it really?

5 Things You Need to Know About Cord Blood Before You Deliver Your Baby

Every parent wants a safe delivery and healthy baby, and during both of my pregnancies I was laser-focused.

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Life After Birth: 5 Ways to Take Care Of Yourself

Life After Birth: 5 Ways to Take Care Of Yourself.

Life After Birth: 5 Ways to Take Care Of Yourself

Check out part one and part two of our series of frequently asked questions on postpartum mood disorders. We are offering an exclusive discount to Today’s Mama’s readers. Enter code HMHBLOVESTM to take $40 off a lifetime membership to our program. In our two-part series on postpartum mental health, we mentioned the idea of upping your self-care game if …

Moms, Get the Big Stuff Right

Every mom worries about failing her kids. We wonder what we will do if our kids turn against us, grow up to hate us or end up disliking their lives. These are natural worries, but these fears can drive us crazy. They can also drive us to focus on minor details, hoping that if we …

The Most Accurate Labor Simulation Video I’ve Ever Seen

The Most Accurate Labor Simulation Video I’ve Ever Seen.

3 Nourishing Whole30 Recipes for the Postpartum Mama

Recipes by Sarah Steffens, Whole30 in-house recipe creative Nutrition plays a big role in postpartum health. Pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding can deplete your nutrient stores, so it’s important to be mindful of replenishing them throughout pregnancy and postpartum. These Whole30 compliant recipes are specifically designed to nourish the postpartum mama. Two of these …

Elvie: Your Most Personal Trainer

After the birth of my third child I quickly noticed some changes to my most intimate lady areas.

This Is What My Postpartum Depression Looked Like

I am not a medical professional.

Dad Can Still Dad, Even At 2AM

I had no idea when I brought home our teeny tiny bundle that the biggest controversy we would encounter was how my husband and I chose to handle nighttime feedings. As in, we’d both be up taking care of our son. Together.

Davinci Carter’s Furniture Review

Baby # 4 is on his way. He’ll be my 3rd boy in a row, which keeps the transition of rooms from kid to kid pretty simple. But, there has been one predicament I have faced, though, while in my crazed nesting phase this past month. I have 1 crib, and will soon have 2 crib-sleeping kids.

Do You Pee Your Pants? DON’T LIE!

Have you given birth? Maybe once or twice?

Is it Safe to Whole30 During my Pregnancy?

Dear Stephanie,Is it safe for me to do a Whole30 during my pregnancy? I’m nervous that my baby might not get all of the nutrients he/she needs, I’m not sure how to combat morning sickness without crackers and ginger ale. There’s no way I’m going to be able to not snack!Help! – Pregnant Women on …

“Fitness” Made Me Infertile

I’ve contemplated for many months if I should publish this or not.

“Fitness” Made Me Infertile

For the past ten years, I’ve been slowly killing myself.

To My 12 Remaining Embryos, Sincerely Your First Mom

To my 12 remaining embryos,

To My 12 Remaining Embryos, Sincerely Your First Mom

My body went through a lot just in hopes that God would give me one of you. So when the Doctor called to tell us there were 14 of you, we were in shock.

My Postnatal Depression Made Me a BETTER Mom

I’m no stranger to depression.

My Postnatal Depression Made Me a BETTER Mom

I thought I'd recognize Postnatal Depression it if it hit me. I didn't. The first time I realized something was wrong, I was already on my way to familicide.