the jaw dropping postpartum selfie
Facebook user Erica Andrews snapped a postpartum selfie that had the world in awe. Dumbfounded. Surprised. After it went viral, we took a good look at her 24 hour postpartum photo
Zika virus and birth defects
Zika virus has spread over Latin American countries but started in Brazil. The CDC is telling pregnant women to avoid traveling to these countries because Zika which is a rare trop
to my toddler, from your pregnant momma
To my sweet and defiant 3 year old: Last night, when you wanted to sleep on my belly and couldn’t, I saw the hurt and tears in your eyes…and it broke me. I know
mom’s viral breastfeeding photo
You may have seen the viral photo by Ashley Kaidel, a Florida mom who was shamed for breastfeeding her baby uncovered in a restaurant. It was more than just her photo, but her Fac
how to get your free breast pump through insurance
Did you know that U.S. healthcare legislation requires most insurance plans to cover breastfeeding services and supplies, (like the breast pump)? The Patient Protection and Afforda
10 reasons i am thankful for being a mother
We are all thankful for being moms but sometimes we just need to write it down to remind ourselves of all the good there is to it. There are multiple times in a day where we as mom
pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day
Today is October 15th. Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Today, I want to wrap my arms around everyone I know and anyone out there reading who has experienced thi
pregnant australian anchor fights back on the comments made on her weight
Being pregnant is not easy. All the changes to your body, your moods and adjusting can get a little overwhelming. This famous australian anchor Sarah Harris is out on her day off
41 life lessons learned from my mom
What’s the single most important lesson you’ve learned from your mom? That was a question that came up on a radio talk show the other morning. I was driving the kids to school
a mom reflects on 9-11
I may live in California, but I’m a New Yorker. If you were born and raised in New York, you know what I mean. It doesn’t leave you, no matter what ocean you move away