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The body changes a lot during pregnancy, from fluctuating hormones to a sometimes-hard and sometimes-soft pregnant belly . But a new social media trend is shining light on a physical change in pregnancy that has caught many people off guard: pregnancy nose. On TikTok, #PregnancyNose has more than 29 million views, with an additional 2.9 million under #PregnantNose. Each hashtag is filled with peo…

I have a question for everybody: who wants to know how a baby understands what the Four Seasons Orlando is? Because my hand is raised. If you've been on TikTok the last week, you're likely already familiar with the video I'm referring to. In the viral TikTok that has since gained over 45 million views, content creator Stefanie O'Brien records an interaction with her family where someone offscreen…

If the thought of breastfeeding triggers a cascade of questions and emotions, you're not alone - it's totally fair to feel overwhelmed. But the thing about breastfeeding is that it looks different from one family to the next. It can take time for a newborn to get the hang of things , and once you're finally in some semblance of a routine, you're likely going to start wondering, how long should yo…

There's a lot of lore surrounding the benefits of breastfeeding. For instance, my mom likes to tell my brother and me that her decision to nurse us is one of the reasons why we're so smart (at least in her mind - love you, mom). While she's right that breastfeeding is connected with higher IQ scores, per Frontiers in Nutrition , the reality is that researchers have never been able to definitively…

When I hop on a Zoom interview with supermodel mother-daughter duo Beverly Johnson and Anansa Sims, I'm surprised that the two aren't together. Instead, they're both calling in from their iPhones, and Sims is helping her mom figure out the best lighting in her house. It's a familiar scene: a daughter helping her mother figure out the latest tech. But this isn't your typical mom or daughter. Johns…

Moms understand the demands of raising kids are boundless - and that means being ready and prepared for whatever the day brings is requisite for the job. When you're on your feet for hours at a time, chasing after little ones and shuttling them from activity to activity, the right pair of sneakers can be a game changer. (And since you're not like a regular mom, you're a cool mom, you of course wa…

Though precious, birth work isn't without pressure. Doulas are helping bring new life into this world, supporting the people doing the birthing so that they can, in turn, support their newborn babies. Now, imagine you're a doula to the stars. That's the reality for Lori Bregman , whose clients include Kristen Bell , Kate Hudson , Kelly Rowland , and Anne Hathaway . Bregman has 25 years and more t…

When I first told a fellow American about my 12-month maternity leave in Canada, she raised her eyebrows: "Not paid though, right?" Paid parental leave was a reality my friends back home couldn't comprehend. They were used to fighting for any leave at all and measuring it in weeks. But outside the US, having a baby looks a little different. For the first year of my daughter's life, Wednesday afte…

Lindsay Lohan has appeared in dozens of films over the course of several decades, and yet, she's never really played a mom - unless, of course, you count "Freaky Friday." Instead, it seems Lohan held out for the real thing: the actor welcomed her first child , a son named Luai, in July 2023 with her husband, Bader Shammas . "The family is over the moon in love," her rep told PS at the time. Now, …

So you're getting ready to have a baby? Chances are, you are already brainstorming meaningful baby names to make sure that your little one has the coolest name in their class. The word cool likely means very different things to very different people, yet there's something universally "cool" about picking a baby name like "Orion" or "Esme" for your child. Still for many parents, the concept of nam…

Mother's Day is approaching, and it's time to find the perfect present to celebrate the moms in your life - even if it seems like she already has everything. But don't fear! We've curated a list of thoughtful Mother's Day gifts to make her life easier and bring a smile to her face. From popular kitchen products that make meal prep a breeze to a splurge-worthy skin care gift that will save her a t…

Our favorite Mother's Day gifts for new moms are ones that merge practicality with a lot of fun and indulgence. The first year of new parenthood can be exhausting, after all, so give the new parents in your life the celebration they deserve. While flowers, chocolates, and spa gift certificates are always welcome, when thinking about gifts for new moms on Mother's Day, we think searching for the p…

Being pregnant is tough, in more ways than one. It's so draining that it almost feels unfair that you can get sick while being pregnant. Especially considering that when you're under the weather, many of the medicines that you'd normally reach for are totally off limits. Case in point: allergy medications. More than 50 million people in the US experience allergies yearly , according to the Americ…

When Jesse Sullivan and Francesca Farago announced their pregnancy on March 31, Trans Day of Visibility , their videos on social media were met with an outpouring of support: "Congrats to you both! Thanks for sharing this journey," one user wrote. "You are going to make the best parents ever," another commented. Of course, they got questions too - about how they would raise their future kids with…

Adoption is a beautiful way to grow a family. With more than 100,000 children for adoption in the United States, according to US Department of Health and Human Services , it's an avenue many hopeful parents investigate. There are five typical ways to begin the journey to adopting , and each one includes different adoption costs that hopeful parents need to be aware of. So, how much does adoption …