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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: Is there another Kardashian kid coming soon? Kim Kardashian just revealed that Scott Disick allegedly wants to have more kids with Kourtney Kardashian. And here's the kicker: Kourtney is apparently open to having more babies as well. Time will tell! Staying within those weight gain guidelines during pregnancy can be tough — but according to a new study, the...

You've already shopped the registry for a perfect baby shower gift — but what do you do for the new mama in your life who just welcomed her bundle of joy? We love the idea of getting a new mother a thoughtful gift to show her you're thinking of her during an incredibly special (yet overwhelming!) time in her life. Our advice? Consider stepping away from the practical. She's likely up to her ears in newborn gear and baby gifts (think car seats, strollers, monitors, and baby clothes) and would...

Returning to work after a significant hiatus isn't easy...especially after you've had a baby. Whether you're heartbroken to see maternity leave end or eager to return to the swing of things, getting back to the grind is an adjustment. It can be especially tricky for nursing mamas — because even though breastfeeding mothers are legally entitled to break times and private spaces to pump (check your rights here), the actual conditions can vary between professions and workplaces.We're talking to real women about what they really faced when returning to work...

Back in 2014, Jordana Kier realized something: Though she had spent the better part of her life using feminine products, she’d never stopped to ask herself what was really in her tampons.After thinking the idea over, researching the industry, and posing the idea to her friend-turned-co-founder, Alex Friedman, Jordana decided to act on it.Jordana and Alex launched Lola, which they describe as a lifelong reproductive health for women’s bodies. By focusing on transparency, Lola gives women control over the products they’re choosing and using. Lola has gone head-to-head with industry...

One of the best parts about being pregnant today? Choice! There are hundreds (and hundreds) of products out there meant to support mamas with a growing belly and make life a little easier. But which items are worthy of that must-buy status? We asked a group of Monica + Andy team members — all of whom have been through pregnancies recently — to share their favorites. AG Secret Fit Belly Farrah Skinny Ankle Maternity Jeans ($198)'I really could not live without my AG maternity jeans - I wear them for...

Want to know the truth about parenthood? We're all just figuring it out as we go...especially in the early days. You can read all the books, do all the prep work and lay all the plans, but when you actually bring that baby home? Well, you just might find you're fumbling with the day-to-day of it all. And that's ok (and totally normal)! Parenthood doesn't have to be perfect. And if you find yourself making rookie mistakes in those early days, just take a second, breathe and remind yourself that...

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: It's a girl! Jessica Simpson is pregnant with her third baby — she and husband Eric Johnson already have two kids. The singer-turned-designer announced the happy news on Instagram, saying her family 'couldn’t be happier to announce this precious blessing of life.' We all know about the benefits of implementing a bedtime for your little ones. But new research...

If you're playing for team green — which essentially means you're choosing not to find out your baby's gender until he or she is born — you're in for a majorly fun moment after you deliver. But there's something else you're in for, at least until your babe arrives: The tricky task of decorating a nursery that's fit for a baby boy or a baby girl. #TeamGreen members aren't the only ones who love a gender-neutral look (it's trending!), and parents who want to prep for boy-girl twins or an...

Can you imagine conceiving, carrying and birthing a baby who will be raised by someone else? Surrogacy—an amazing trend helping mamas who might not otherwise have been able to bring their own biological kids into the world— is getting more attention, but how does the process work?We spoke with surrogate who held nothing back—from questions about how she became pregnant to potential attachment issues with the child, here's what she had to say.What led you to surrogacy?When I was having my own babies, I was pregnant with twins. I lost...

It all started with a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Rosie O’Neill and her now husband saw the classic on a date, and she found herself wondering: why had candy — a thing that used to feel magical — lost its luster?This led Rosie, who had been working as the director of marketing at Mattel, to dream a sweet dream: She broke away from her role to start Sugarfina, the luxury candy brand best known for its beautifully packaged champagne-flavored gummy bears. Today, Sugarfina products are sold...