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Release: Postpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth

A National Institutes of Health study of 5,000 women has found that approximately 1 in 4 experienced high levels of depressive symptoms at some point in the three years after …

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This Mom Shared How The Formula Shortage Is Affecting Her Baby, And It’s An Awful Reality Parents Are Facing Right Now

If you haven’t heard, there is a formula shortage right now. Late last year, formula began falling out of stock at a rapid pace due to inflation, supply chain shortages, and product …

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Mom sues hospital that allegedly diagnosed birthmark as sign of child abuse

A woman has filed a lawsuit alleging a Chicago-area medical center called a child protection agency under the assumption a harmless birthmark was an indication of child abuse, and she …

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Being A Good Mom Doesn’t Mean Being A Martyr

Every year on Mother’s Day, I see people post old family photos on social media with captions praising moms for all the ways they prioritized their kids’ needs at the …

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Kansas Birth Equity Network elevates voices of Black families

Growing up in rural Arkansas, I started my career as a babysitter because I loved children and dreamed of becoming an OB-GYN and delivering babies. But after earning a biology …

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With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any?

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and a recall of several contaminated baby formula products. …

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As A Single Dad, Mother’s Day Brings Lots Of Questions. My Son Had The Perfect Answer.

Dear Parents: Teachers will be working on Mother’s Day activities this week and next — they will not be posting updates or photos because we don’t want to ruin the …

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The Grief Fog That Comes With Loss

“How could you forget?” he asks, looking at me incredulously. “Really? Again?” He’s right. How could I forget? But then, these days, I forget a lot of things. “I’m sorry,” …

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Who Is A Grieving Mother?

Who is a grieving mother? Does she look different from one who is not? Is her pain visible in the smile she sometimes forces… behind the eyes on the verge of …

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