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Some people describe the day of their child’s birth as being one of their most cherished, happy memories. My experience? Let’s just say there are a few reasons my first born son’s birth is something that won’t make my top ten list:

"This was probably one of the most life changing experiences I have had." — K

Not Safe For Mom Group recently received a query from a member who was struggling with a sartorial question.

Didn’t make it to Motherly’s Tips By Trimester event on March 30th? Don’t worry. Watch the NSFMG interview with Dr. Sacks here.

To say I had a difficult pregnancy is an understatement. After suffering a miscarriage with my first pregnancy, I found myself pregnant with twins on our second try.

It hasn’t been easy writing this, because I’ve wanted to be sure that I make clear how loving and wonderful my husband is, while also disclosing the extent to which he struggled as a new dad.

There is so much anecdotal and scholarly research out there about the value of a reliable support network during the early days of motherhood.

When I went to my six week check up post-baby, they asked me all about her.  They checked her and tested her, prodded and poked her, and got worried about her mottled skin.

I was absolutely terrified of becoming pregnant — not because of the enormous responsibility of carrying a life inside of me, nor was it out of the fear of labor and delivery.

When I was pregnant with my first child, I had no idea what his birth would be like; and so, like a good girl, I did my research.