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Motherhood isn't for the squeamish, but could you stomach eating a placenta? Some women believe that Placentophagy (the act of eating one's placenta) can ward off postpartum depression since the disposable organ is hormone rich and may balance out a woman's emotions after giving birth. Whether it is prepared like a protein or taken in capsule form, would you ingest it for the possible benefits? Read more
It's one thing to make a coffee run so soon after having baby and quite another to doll up for a night on the town. A newborn rarely allows mommy to step away from the bassinet for longer than two hours at a time, and many mums are simply sleep deprived, which makes dressing up for a swanky soiree a low priority on the to-do list. But there's always someone out there that there that deviates Read more
Luxurious rec clubs for babies and their parents are popular in major metropolitan cities, offering Mommy and Me classes, alternative preschool programs, indoor playgrounds, and babysitting services under one roof. While some parents are willing to fork over big bucks to join this scene and give their lil ones access to exclusive classes, the facilities tend to be focused more on the children Read more
Some working women stress over maternity leave. There are projects to finish and deadlines to meet before baby can make its debut. But, once a soon-to-be mom preps her paperwork, tidies up her desk and bids the office good-bye, it will be a while before she yearns to go back. Whether your leave is just days, a few weeks or several months, it's an incredible time for you to create some of Read more
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Hilary Duff's been one busy mama since welcoming son Luca Cruz to the world 5 weeks ago. The new mama's been sharing family photos with her fans, trying to return to her prepregnancy workouts, and getting back into her daily routine. Now Hilary's about to become even busier as she joins Johnson's Baby and Save the Children for the launch of Johnson's Baby CARES, a new initiative to support the Read more
We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more
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Mama's going to look hot this Summer! New mothers often dread heading to the beach or pool, but there's no reason to sit under full-body armor just because you don't have your prebaby body back yet. Over on FabSugar, they're picking out the best swimsuits for different body types, and we're helping the new mom make the right pick too. With larger chests and some extra weight around their Read more
Nine months up, nine months down. While mothers dream of leaving the hospital without a muffin top or postpartum bulge, that isn't reality. Most women dread the thought of putting their maternity clothes back on after their lil one arrives and don't want to spend money building a "tweener" wardrobe for a figure they hope to lose. Check out our 10 tips for dressing a post-baby bod. Read more
