Do Breastfeeding Moms Always Need to Pump and Dump? Maybe Not, Says Science
Post by Jordyn Smith. Due to advice from physicians and scientists, drinking while breastfeeding has historically been either a huge no-no, or has required a pretty serious pump-and-dump action. While...
View ArticleThis Mom's Favorite Thing About Being a Parent Is the 1 Thing She Swore She'd...
Post by Lauren Levy. Like many moms, Hollie had an idea in her mind of how she was going to raise her child long before giving birth to her baby girl. She knew the type of mom that she hoped to become...
View Article12 Too-Real Struggles Only Parents of Twins Understand
Post by Megan Zander. Having twins is an amazing gift. But while all new parents struggle as they figure out what they're doing with a tiny new human, having two tiny humans to look after at once comes...
View ArticleMom Warns This Little Known Breastfeeding Complication Almost Killed Her Baby...
Post by Jordyn Smith. Many mothers who choose to breastfeed do so with the belief that most issues they have will be solved naturally, with time and experience. While this may be true for a lot of...
View ArticleMom Issues Urgent Warning After 10-Week-Old Almost Loses 2 Toes to This...
Post by Genny Glassman. One might think they are the expert when it comes to baby proofing their house or knowing all the precautions that he or she should take to keep a new baby safe. But babies have...
View ArticleHere's What the Experts Really Think About Breastfeeding on the Keto Diet
Post by Elizabeth Broadbent. By now, you've heard of the trendy low-carb diet everyone’s raving about: the ketogenic, or keto, diet. The diet is said to supercharge weight loss and boost your energy,...
View Article15 Photos of the Happiest 'Milk Drunk' Babies That Prove There's Nothing Cuter
Post by Megan Zander. Whether it's bottle, boob, or a combination of both, having a new baby means spending lots of time feeding and holding them while they nap afterwards. Infants have just a few...
View Article1 Mom's Genius Trick for Getting Babies to Self-Soothe at Night Is Going Viral
Post by Jordyn Smith. The sound of a baby wailing in the middle of the night for her lost paci is unmistakable -- and for many parents, unavoidable. One genius mother has found the perfect way to keep...
View ArticleBleb: It's the Breastfeeding Problem No One Talks About
Post by Catherine Kennedy. I struggled with breastfeeding from the very first hour after my son was born. Nursing was extremely painful, despite the nurses and lactation consultants helping me at the...
View ArticleWhy 1 Mom Never Wants to Hear Again That 'Fat Babies Are the Cutest'
Post by Jordyn Smith. Celebrating your newborn's weight gain milestones is something most parents don't think of as being possibly hurtful to others. If your baby is gaining healthy amounts of weight...
View Article18 Unexpected Must-Haves You Should Pack in Your Diaper Bag
Post by CafeMom Contributors. We’re not just moms – we’re also like MacGyver, prepared for anything, anytime, anywhere. That’s why our diaper bags aren’t just packed with the usual essentials like...
View ArticleMost Parents Are Giving Their Babies Solid Foods Way Too Soon, Says New Study
Post by Jordyn Smith. Many parents struggle with knowing exactly when to introduce solid foods to their babies. There are plenty of guidelines out there that suggest introducing them when your baby...
View ArticleMom Called 'Abusive' for Wanting to Pierce Her Baby's Ears
Post by Jordyn Smith. There are countless different ways to approach parenting, but this fact doesn't prevent some pretty heated debates among opinionated parents. One of these topics that people tend...
View ArticleMom Admits She Hates Her Baby and the Internet's Response Is Unexpected
Post by Lauren Levy. Women often don't feel comfortable sharing how much they're struggling after having a baby. If they do open up about their problems, these moms usually limit how much they reveal...
View ArticleWhy a Crying Baby Is Actually a Sign of a Good Mom
Post by Lauren Levy. Sure, every pregnancy and child are different, but Jordan Harrell's little ones all had one thing in common: They were extremely difficult babies. Her long nights and equally...
View ArticleThe 1 Car Seat Rule That Not All Safety-Conscious Parents Know
Post by Lauren Levy. The purpose of a car seat is to protect a child in the event of a worst-case scenario. But in order for this piece of safety equipment to do its job to the best of its ability,...
View ArticleGlow, Baby: Stylish and Functional Ways to Light Up Your Baby’s Nursery
Post by CafeMom Contributors. Your new baby is the light of your life – which is precisely why you spent so much time debating color schemes, choosing the perfect theme, and finding the perfect...
View ArticleMom Seriously Confused After Her Breast Milk Turns Bright Pink
Post by Lauren Levy. A mother's breast milk is an incredible thing, with the fitting nickname of liquid gold for a reason. Not only does it have cells, hormones, and antibodies that help to protect...
View Article18 Unexpected Must-Haves You Should Pack in Your Diaper Bag
Post by CafeMom Contributors. We’re not just moms – we’re also like MacGyver, prepared for anything, anytime, anywhere. That’s why our diaper bags aren’t just packed with the usual essentials like...
View ArticleMom Reveals Feeling Like a 'Piece of Sh*t' After Breastfeeding Almost Killed...
Post by Lauren Levy. After giving birth to her first baby, Mandy Dukovan was determined to breastfeed. However, what she wasn't prepared for was just how difficult this journey would be for her and her...
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