American women deserve the maternity leave I had in France
Four mornings a week I drop my five-month-old daughter off at a high-quality daycare…
Postpartum
The 5 countries with the best maternity leave policies
Let’s talk about a sad reality: the United States is the only country in…
Why new mothers in China go into postpartum confinement
In China, some new mothers choose to confine themselves after birth. This cultural practice…
6 moms share the one thing they wish someone had told them about breastfeeding
There’s really nothing like motherhood — it’s one of those things that takes first-hand…
What’s the deal with vaginal seeding?
Pregnancy and birth are marked by countless difficult and confusing decisions. If you’re…
How to ask for a lactation room at work
For breastfeeding moms, going back to work can mean doing double duty: not only…
What you need to know about breastfeeding
New mothers are encouraged to nurse as soon as they give birth, and the…
Is it better for moms to work or stay home?
I’m a stay-at-home-mom. I have been for a little over year, and I go…