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4 Jewish Celebrity Moms Who Opened Up About Their Postpartum Depression
Struggling with postpartum depression is not unusual at all–in fact, it’s pretty common. You may not realize that over 400,000 women in the U.S. suffer from postpartum depression every year–and a lot...
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This Incredibly Badass Mom Just Delivered Her Own Baby Via C-Section
Sarah Toyer is a mom of four–and she’s given birth to all of her children through Cesarian section. Like many moms, she didn’t intend for her births to be C-sections, but her first child required an...
View ArticleMom Wears Chewbacca Mask During Labor & It’s Brilliantly Hilarious
It’s only been 10 days since 2017 started, and already one of the best things has already happened. A Detroit mom wore a Chewbacca mask during labor. She and I clearly need to be friends, because she...
View ArticleHow I Became Comfortable with My New Orthodox Jewish Identity
Right after my first daughter was born, I was talking with a good friend who mentioned that I looked like I had it all together. That I looked so happy. After all, I was wearing make-up and a sheitel...
View ArticleWhen I Heard the Words ‘Fetal Demise’ for the First Time
The day my daughter died started out like any other day. My husband made us fruit smoothies for breakfast and we went to work together as we always did. I sat at my desk and began to work. I drank my...
View ArticleBritish Mom Writes Powerful Letter to Midwife After Experiencing Pregnancy in...
When British mom Sian Wylie moved to New York, she didn’t realize how hard it would be to find a midwife for her second pregnancy. Because of her struggle finding one, she she wrote a blog post about...
View ArticleThese Rare Biracial Twins Are Proof That Love Knows No Bounds
Something absolutely beautiful happened recently: A set of twins were born in Quincy, Illinois. They’re only 9 months old and already garnering a lot of attention, as they are a physical illustration...
View ArticleA Mom Who Had Quadruplets While Fighting Cancer Raised $1 Million in Donations
Having quadruplets is intense for anyone, but it’s especially so when you’re fighting cancer. This is what happened to Kayla Gaytan, who was already a mom to two children when she was diagnosed with...
View ArticleWhy I Decided to Become a Surrogate for a Jewish Family
I’m going in for a pregnancy test early next week, and I really hope it’s positive. The thing is, I most certainly do not want any more kids. Let me explain: I’m working on giving birth to someone...
View ArticleThis Woman Has to Give Birth Without Her Husband Because of the Muslim Ban
Many people have been tragically affected by Donald Trump’s Muslim ban–and many of them are families. For one couple expecting their first child, the ban could not have come at a worse time. Rachel...
View ArticleMom Opens Up About Having ‘Terrible Thoughts’ During Her Postpartum Depression
One mom from New York recently opened up about her battle with postpartum depression in such a starkly honest way, it’s bound to make the tiny hairs on your neck stand up. In a post on the Facebook...
View ArticleShame Over My Postpartum Body Made Me Overlook A Real Medical Issue
There is nothing more difficult about having a baby than still appearing very pregnant for several weeks after giving birth. It’s one thing to grow in size while being pregnant, while knowing there is...
View ArticleThis Superhero Midwife Did the Most Badass Thing Ever When Rushing to Deliver...
Who doesn’t love when a midwife helps deliver a baby in a Superwoman costume? That’s right, no one. This is precisely what happened when Jill McFarland-Reddick, who works at the Mid-Michigan Midwifery...
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New Study Proves Eating Real Food (Not Ice Chips) During Labor Is Better
Pregnant ladies, I have some good news for you. It’s about to make your childbirth experience a lot better… and shall I say, more delicious? According to a new study, healthy women with low-risk...
View ArticleThis Israeli Doctor Is Trying to Prevent Miscarriages From Happening
Israeli doctor Asher Bashiri is trying to change the face of natal medical care for women everywhere. Specifically, he’s trying to discover a way to prevent miscarriages. How’s he doing this? Well,...
View ArticleTrump Health Pick Doesn’t Think Maternity Coverage Is Something All Moms Want
It appears President Donald Trump’s pick to run the government’s major health insurance programs said yesterday that Medicaid needs a full makeover, but she doesn’t support turning Medicare into a...
View ArticleI’ll Never Forget My Baby Who Might Have Been
Getting married at 23, my adult life had thus far been going according to plan. When, at 30, that plan collapsed, I was left without a plan B. For me, that was the moment of defining life in terms of...
View ArticleAmber Tamblyn & David Cross Welcome Baby with Best Name Joke Ever
Amber Tamblyn and David Cross just welcomed their first child, a daughter. The 33-year-old writer and actress confirmed the birth of her daughter on Instagram yesterday. She posted a short video of an...
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Pink Tells the Radical Truth About Post-Baby Weight Loss: It’s Slow.
I love pop singer Pink for a million and one reasons. In addition to being an amazing vocalist, songwriter and performer, I love how she keeps both marriage and motherhood real–the good, the bad, and,...
View ArticleTori Spelling Gives Birth to Her Fifth Child
It finally happened! Tori Spelling gave birth to her fifth child with husband Dean McDermott on Thursday, March 2. The new mom tweeted about her new baby last night. We are so excited to announce the...
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