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Moms and Babies
Postpartum Depression: You Are Not Alone
Sayeedha Uddin
There is a common belief that as soon as the baby is born, maternal feelings and knowledge appear. For many mothers, this is not the case.
Breastfeeding: Natural Doesn’t Mean Easy
Looking back, I wish I had had three things at that time: more educational resources, a true support system, and someone to help me when I was in doubt.
Building a Community of Support for New Moms
Juliet Bui
New moms have a lot to juggle. In the midst of all this, it’s easy to forget about their health, especially mental health.
An Interview About Breastfeeding: Lauren Sogor
From the joys to the challenges, Lauren Sogor shares her experiences breastfeeding and offers her tips for pumping at work.
Medicines and Pregnancy: 4 Tips to Help You Get the Facts
Kimberly A. Thomas
My first and only pregnancy was a very difficult one. Sadly, my baby did not survive, but that experience motivated me to help other women have healthy pregnancies.
Our beautiful baby boy was born at 24 weeks. When my doctor said that he was out, I held my breath, waiting and praying to hear him cry.
Ease Into Breastfeeding: The #First31 Days
Breastfeeding is different for every woman, but here are some common challenges moms face in the first day, week, and beyond, plus tips to get through them.
Pregnancy & Motherhood: Tips in Your Back Pocket
Text4baby offers pregnant women and moms the health information they need most, delivered right to the trusty device in their back pocket — their cell phone.
Postpartum Depression Is My Truth
I had something that nearly sucked the life out of me. After we got home from the hospital, I rarely got off of the couch for 30 days.
Taking Care of Your Health — and Your Baby's
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