How midwives can help reduce maternal death in the U.S.
When my first child was born, I did everything “right”: I chose a top-rated OB-GYN at a highly acclaimed hospital. But my labor was twelve excruciating hours of feeling alone…
Toddler climbs into crib with baby sister—and melts millions of hearts
A grainy baby monitor clip posted to TikTok by @unfiltered_mum has racked up over 7.7 million views—and it’s not hard to see why. In the video, a toddler named Arlia…
New study reveals plastics in food—what parents need to know
It’s hard enough navigating all the decisions that come with feeding your family, without wondering if the packaging itself could be part of the problem. But that’s exactly what new…
Viral TikTok shows how mom uses ChatGPT to lighten her load
From meal planning to daycare checklists, one mom’s creative use of ChatGPT is giving exhausted parents everywhere a reason to exhale. When Lilian Schmidt hit her breaking point, it wasn’t…
Simple & stunning Fourth of July desserts to make with your kids
Independence Day is coming up, which means beer, BBQ, brats, burgers, fireworks, sparklers and—oh, yeah, did anyone bring dessert? Whether you’re hosting or helping out, these easy 4th of July…
Should You Get the RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy?
Any illness that develops in infancy can be scary, especially a virus that’s related to breathing like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The good news? There’s an RSV vaccine you can…
Can your sleep schedule really predict early labor? This new study says yes
If you’ve ever tossed and turned through the early weeks of pregnancy, unsure whether your changing sleep patterns meant anything more than discomfort or hormones—you’re not alone. And now, a…
AI helps couple conceive after 19 years and 15 IVF attempts
For nearly 19 years, Rosie and her husband tried to grow their family. Their journey spanned 15 IVF cycles, countless doctor visits, and emotional highs and lows that left them…
Helping Parents Prepare for Birth with Calm and Confidence – The Natural Parent Magazine
When South London-based mum and certified hypnobirthing teacher Shannon Santangelo launched Birth By You, it was the result of a deeply personal and transformative experience – the birth of…
Toddler’s quiet smile after overhearing praise shows why “positive gossip” works
The internet has a new favorite toddler—and it’s not because of anything she said. It’s because of how she listened. In a quietly emotional video that’s racked up over 694K…