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Welcome to Mom’s the Word! We know you’re busy, so we’ve distilled this week’s top headlines in motherhood into this quick recap. Here’s all the news you need to know now: Could we be seeing another Kardashian baby soon? Kim and Kanye reportedly have one last embryo left (it's a boy!)...and the couple may choose to pursue parenthood for the fourth time. Refresher: They just welcomed daughter Chicago via gestational surrogate seven months ago. A new study identified a surprising link between how parents interact with their children and the...

First-time mom-to-be Kimberly Lapides can admit it: She 'most definitely' overpacked her hospital bag...but that doesn't bother her. Another thing the successful blogger is unbothered with ahead of her August 29 due date? Sticking to a specific birth plan. @eatsleepwear 'The actual labor process does scare me,' Kimberly told us. 'What I will say is that I am open to the plan that baby has for me. Everyone keeps asking if I have a birth plan and really, the answer is NO. I will go with the flow and do...

There's an entire movement around pregnancy and infant loss these days, and one of the biggest things to come out of it is a term: 'Rainbow baby' refers to a child born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. Being pregnant after a loss can be an emotionally loaded experience — and it's something hard to understand unless you've been through it yourself. Some moms feel even more fearful throughout subsequent pregnancies, which is a completely understandable thing when you consider what they've experienced. Many moms are filled with an...

Staying stylish while pregnant isn't always the easiest feat — but is it doable? Totally! It just takes a little imagination and a few versatile pieces (though not nearly as many as you think!) to make it all work.Whether you opt for lots of maternity-specific pieces or simply choose to size up in 'regular clothes', these simple tips from Jeannine Adams, the super-stylish founder of Ready Pretty (who just welcomed a baby!), will help you stay chic as ever through those 40-ish weeks.First trimester A-line dress

Welcome to Mom’s the Word! We know you’re busy, so we’ve distilled this week’s top headlines in motherhood into this quick recap. Here’s all the news you need to know now: Pregnant with a baby girl? This recent study may give you a reason to do things that'll help you relax. But don't stress out too much about these findings because, well...that sort of defeats the purpose, doesn't it? This woman decided to have a baby at 58. Our take on this? Good for you, Mama! Unfortunately, not everyone saw...

In a lot of ways, work from home moms have the best of both worlds — but that doesn't mean they have it easy.Between juggling work responsibilities, squeezing in household maintenance, and caring for their kids, work from home moms manage to pull off some serious juggling acts. But while it's certainly a challenging setup, it's also a pretty sweet one —and if you take cues from these work-from-home moms, you just may find the perfect arrangement for your family.The moms shared their top tips for balancing motherhood and career...all...

Here's a #MomLife moment most toddler mamas can relate to: You're halfway out the door when a full-on tantrum erupts. You're about to be late for that big meeting, but your little one just will not let go of your leg (cue the drool running down the leg of your pants. Lovely.). Welcome to the world of toddler separation anxiety!This can be a tough thing for parents to deal with — but if you're experiencing it now, know this: It's a common issue (you can't fault your toddler for wanting...

Let's be honest, there’s really no way to totally shut off the pain of going through a miscarriage. It’s a physical and emotional ordeal that’s far heavier than anyone would guess – and the isolation that sets in when you feel like no one seems to grasp what you’re going through can only add to that. That’s why self-care is so crucial in the wake of a miscarriage: Taking some time to nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being can help you heal. Every woman’s approach to post-miscarriage self-care will...

Welcome to Mom's the Word! We know you're busy, so we've distilled this week's top headlines in motherhood into this quick recap. Here's all the news you need to know now: This Texas mama had the most hilarious reaction when someone dared to tell her to 'cover up' while nursing her little. Score one for public breastfeeding! Khloé Kardashian just got really real about early motherhood — more specifically, about the unwarranted comments people make towards moms. And honestly? We're so on board with her thoughts on everything from commenting...

If you're an expectant parent, chances are you have a laundry list of baby-raising fears (it's totally normal, we promise!) — and if you're like most people, figuring out how to bathe a newborn baby is on that list.But according to Dr. Payal Adhikari, it doesn't have to be. “It’s a pretty simple and straightforward process,' Dr. Adhikari, who is a pediatrician, assured us. Will it be a little intimidating the first few times you do it? Sure, but it's important to remember that if you take the right precautions,...