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Here's the thing about stay-at-home parents: They rarely — if ever — catch a break. The responsibilities kick in the minute they wake up (or, rather, are woken up) and don't stop throughout the day. Stay-at-home parents have no time off or lunch breaks, they don't get to escape the craziness of the home by going to work, and they have a much harder time squeezing in adult interaction. In many cases, they're single-handedly responsible for keeping tiny humans safe, healthy and entertained. It's a lot of pressure. So how...

Welcome to Mom’s the Word! We know you’re busy, so we’ve distilled this week’s top headlines in motherhood into this quick recap. Here’s all the news you need to know now: Scour this list, especially if you're pregnant: A new recall affects products sold at stores like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's Kroger, Target and more national chains. Luckily, no illnesses have been reported yet, but if you have any of these foods on hand, you'll definitely want to toss them to be safe. That's going to be one funny baby:...

When you think of maternity photos, you probably envision a woman holding her beautiful bump under a long, floral-printed dress with a flower crown on her head. And while we love the gorgeous, ethereal vibe those photos carry, we have news for you: there's more than one maternity aesthetic for you to consider.Whether your style is classic, edgy, or more traditionally feminine, the perfect dress is out there for you. (If you're typically a jeans-and-leather-jacket kind of girl, go ahead and skip the dress all together.) The key is to...

It's a fact: people love to pepper pregnant women with questions. Lots of them. And while you can expect to be grilled at your doctor appointments, daily convos with friends, colleagues, and even strangers can start to feel like interviews, too. Some questions are fairly benign, while others can feel totally invasive. Looking for advice on how to handle them? We've got you. Read on for some of the most common questions and how to address—or, uh, deflect—them. How are you feeling? Expect this question from the day you announce...

You've probably heard friends or fellow pregnant women talking about hiring a doula to help them through labor, delivery and early motherhood. But if you're new to all this, you may be asking yourself: What exactly does a doula do? Doulas offer physical, emotional and informational support to couples as they prepare to enter parenthood, says Lindsey Tjernlund of Minnesota-based Hummingbird Doula. Doulas — who are trained and certified through organizations like DONA — are most commonly known for helping out during labor and delivery, but a doula's services aren't...

You've made it through pregnancy, given birth, mastered diaper changes and swaddling, and adjusted to life on way less sleep — but now you're heading for yet another challenge: the end of maternity leave. There's no right or wrong way to feel about returning to work. Maybe you're excited to get back to your routine, catch up with your co-workers, and finally have a reason to put on real pants again. Maybe you're devastated to be away from your baby and anxious about how you'll juggle all the responsibilities of...

Welcome to Mom’s the Word! We know you’re busy, so we’ve distilled this week’s top headlines in motherhood into this quick recap. Here’s all the news you need to know now: A royal baby boom: We probably don't have to tell you this, but Meghan Markle is pregnant! No word on a due date or the baby's sex, but expect the littlest royal to arrive sometime in spring of 2019. Here's the crazy part: Pippa Middleton actually gave birth to her first baby (it's a boy!) on the day Meghan...

It takes a village to raise a child. We've all heard the old saying, and it exists for a pretty good reason. Parenting is hard, and we all need some help from time to time, especially in those early days. If you're expecting and live far away from all your family members and in-laws, you're probably (and rightfully) nervous about how you'll make it work. But while parenting away from your family is tough, it's not impossible! Here are a few tips to help make the new mom thing feel...

You've found the perfect pair of maternity jeans, rediscovered your love of breezy daytime dresses, and worn a hole in your comfiest leggings...but what's a preggo supposed to do when she has to turn up the fancy? If you're slated to attend a formal event, you're probably a little nervous about choosing the perfect outfit. Getting dressed up is always fun, but it's definitely not as easy when you're contending with a growing baby bump, swollen ankles, and the general discomfort that can accompany pregnancy. The good news? There are...

What do Meghan Markle, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson and Fergie have in common? They’ve all been spotted in the iconic “Jackie O” dress from Black Halo, the brand founded by this episode’s guest.Laurel Berman launched Black Halo in 2002 with a specific purpose in mind: She wanted to a create a high-fashion, fit-focused brand packed with wardrobe essentials that empower women (and make them look amazing, to boot).Laurel weighed in on how and why she created the “Jackie O” dress, which has become a power suit of sorts...