Your New Life

Welcome to motherhood! Your new life begins here. And we're with you, every step of the way—from those first sleepless nights with your newborn to the day you realize you're ready to try for number two. Here, you'll find expert advice and information on everything from breastfeeding to bedtime routines and fitness to finances. Be sure to check out our Real Mom blogs, as new moms like you share their own journeys through motherhood.

Postnatal Workout

Bye-Bye, Baby Fat
Fitness for you, fun for baby
Get Moving
Women who don't lose their baby weight after six months are more likely to be overweight a full decade later.
Pilates Playtime
Gentle postpartum Pilates moves to help you get your body back and bond with your baby at the same time

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Food & Nutrition

Downs And Ups
Her son's finicky eating habits lead to emotional noshing—and weight gain—for Hillari.
Flex Your Diet
Shifting the way you eat during pregnancy can give you more of the nutrients you and your developing baby need to thrive.
Smart Snacks
Snacks that contain mom and baby-healthy nutrients

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Breastfeeding

Extreme Makeover: Breastfeeding
Nursing moms get a new image with the Babes campaign.
How to Breastfeed
As natural as nursing is, it can prove difficult for some women. We show you how to get it right.
Got Enough Milk?
How to tell if you're one of the few women with a low breast-milk supply—and what you can do about it.

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Motherhood

Carried Away
These high-style, alternative carriers let you keep your baby close and your hands free.
Baby on Board
Top-notch tot toter
How To Be An Earth Mother
Great read

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Fatherhood

The Hormonal Dad-To-Be
Expectant moms aren't the only ones whose hormones fluctuate.
The Dish On Dads
A labor nurse's take on 8 species of fathers-to-be
Birth of A Father: A Guy's Guide To Having A Baby - Dad 2.0
From relief of performance anxiety to reviews of cool baby gear, a user's guide for the newest-model father-to-be

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Sex & Relationships

6 Ways To Keep Your Marriage Intact
Advice on how to keep your marriage happy and healthy.
Lost That Lovin' Feeling?
Low libido after child birth
From Bliss to the Blues
One minute you're ecstatic, the next you're snarling. And that's before your baby is even born! Our guide to the ups and downs you may experience during pregnancy

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Work & Money

Pregnancy-Inspired Careers
Five jobs for women with babies on the brain
U.S. Maternity Benefits Lag
Out of 173 countries worldwide, the United States is one of only five that doesn't guarantee paid leave to give birth and care for a newborn.
Interview IQ
Sure, you're proud of your growing family, but maybe you should keep it to yourself when job hunting. Here's why.

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Health

What Exactly Is A Diastasis?
Find out what Diastasis is and how to check for it.
Treating Your Baby's Cold
Safe alternatives to medication
The Truth About Germs
Myth busters

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