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Ask any mama: No one wants to deliver a beautiful baby, only to be stopped on the street a few months later and hear the dreaded question: 'So when are you due?' The truth is, it's normal to look a little bit...well, pregnant, after giving birth. Your uterus will shrink back down after you deliver, but some women are left with some belly budge that wasn't there pre-pregnancy, and in some cases, a thing called diastasis recti may be to blame. Physical therapist and new mom Lisa Alemi, came through...

The newborn phase goes by so quickly — and while we haven't quite figured out a way to stop time, we do have one piece of advice for new parents who want to hold on to that short (but oh-so-sweet!) stage for as long as possible: Take lots (and lots and lots) of pictures. Whether you'll be scheduling a professional newborn photography session or simply snapping away at home with your iPhone, there are certain tips that can take your new baby's photos to the next level of adoreable-ness. We...

Jessica Rolph spent years thinking about nutrition for babies, toddlers and children as the founding partner of Happy Family Brands — but one day she asked herself: Are we doing enough to nourish our children’s brains?After Happy Family was acquired by Danone, Jessica decided to explore this idea. She launched her next entrepreneurial venture, Lovevery, a company that delivers ‘playtime with purpose’ through its range of educational toys and products. She has faced the hardships associated with being a working mom who brings baby products to market, and her insights...

Like women who get pregnant in their 20s, women who conceive in their 40s can have a whole range of different experiences in conceiving, carrying and raising children. Yes, we've all heard warnings about the ticking of the biological clock and advanced maternal age — and yes, there's some truth to the science of it all — but it's important to remember that women over 40 have just as much of a right to motherhood as anyone else...and they can (and do!) have really great outcomes.Women over 40 are rocking...

Pregnancy is an amazing blessing. We don't have to remind you of that, right? But let's be honest here: It's not easy. Between morning sickness, exhaustion, food restrictions, weight gain and the fact that you're responsible for carrying another human being inside you...the experience can put a lot of pressure on you. Literally and figuratively. Our answer to this? #TreatYourself. As far as we see it, the best way to make the most of your pregnancy is to just make a commitment to not sweating the small stuff and showing...

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: Target is bringing back its car seat return program! Recycle an old seat for 20 percent off on a selection of baby goods. Be sure to do this at your local store between September 9 and 22 to get in on the action. Beyoncé had a pretty epic 36th year (refresher: She welcomed twins!) She celebrated her 37th birthday...

Expecting a little one on the way? Even if you’re only on week three, it’s hard not to imagine who’s inside your belly, and that includes your baby’s gender. You’ll often wonder, am I having a boy or girl? Until the doctor comes through, can you tell whether the stork is bringing a boy or girl? In short, the answer is a maybe. It could depend on your early pregnancy symptoms. When wondering how to tell if you're having a boy or girl, you’ve probably heard the old wives’ tale...

What is the Two Week Wait? If you're trying to get pregnant? you're probably super familiar with the dreaded two-week wait — you know, that anxiety-riddled time between your peak fertility zone and the time you can take a pregnancy test. The two weeks before your missed menstrual cycle where you're waiting to find out if you're pregnant. Those weeks can feel absolutely endless: Maybe you spend them swearing you've felt a bit of nausea or mentally beating yourself up over that one glass of wine you had. Whatever the...

You know about FabFitFun, the wildly popular wellness-themed subscription box that's loved by celebrities and everyday women alike. But here's what you don't know: The story of how this product — and the brand it represents — came to be what it is.In this episode, co-founder Michael Broukhim sheds some insight on the FabFitFun journey and the importance of viewing your consumers holistically.What started as a media company quickly evolved based on customer response and demand. And when FabFitFun's team realized that, despite the growing popularity of subscription boxes, no...

Between tablets, smartphones, endless TV programming and kid-friendly movies, you may find it really tough to keep your toddler away from screens — but here's the thing: You don't have to completely avoid them!We spoke to our go-to pediatrician, Dr. Payal Adhikari, to learn about how much screen time little ones should really be getting...and her thoughts might surprise you. Spoiler alert: The rules are not set in stone...and contrary to popular belief, they don't say you need to keep your kiddos far away from screens at all costs. Here's...