Babies

It was just another routine pregnancy check-up in October 2020 when Stephanie Thompson’s care team at Essentia Health noticed what initially appeared to be an irregular heartbeat. Additional testing revealed her unborn baby had a rare condition known as...

When I found out I was expecting twins, I was in shock. Amazed, excited, nervous, but completely shell-shocked. After those initial emotions subsided, I found myself in panic mode wondering, “What does a baby actually need? Wait, scratch that, what do...

My firstborn recently turned one and it left me feeling equally excited and sad at the same time. I am so proud of our little squish and it really has been a whirlwind as these months have flown by. As...

Breastfeeding your newborn is a complicated experience, especially when you're a first-time mom. Many new moms feel unsure how to begin and are seeking helpful breastfeeding tips. It is important to find support and seek help when you have...

Congratulations! You're having a baby! All the emotions that come with finding out you are carrying a little one can be exciting, overwhelming, and a bit nerve-wracking. Especially as you begin to think, "What do I need to get for...

The holidays are officially upon us, my friends. And with that comes the travel plans. Whether you are staying at the Hilton or your in-laws' house, you want to make sure to put an effort into ensuring that your crew...

Thanks to our partners at College SAVE Plan for sponsoring this article! Like many of you, I've been preparing my house for the holidays and find myself overwhelmed by all of the stuff my family has. I know we are...

Thanks to Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness for sponsoring this article.  Pregnancy is a journey. For some, its blissful, wonderful, and smooth; while others have a bumpy, wild ride filled with ups and downs. As a mom of four, I’ve...

Dear Brand-New Breastfeeding Mama, I'm not going to give you fluff about how magical breastfeeding is. I'm also not going to try to convince you to keep trying, if that's not what's best for you and your baby. I'm not...

As a working mother of two, I can say that making the transition to pumping at work isn't always easy. But I did learn a few things the first time around that helped me during my second transition to pumping...