Pregnancy
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The New Mom Excuse: What's Its Shelf Life?
Your hair's a mess. Your clothes are stained. And you haven't hit the gym in months. But it's OK because you're a new mom. But when…
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Dealing with a Miscarriage
A miscarriage can dredge up myriad emotions: guilt, sorrow, anger, and isolation. A miscarriage truly is a loss, and it's natural to grieve. …
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What Did You Allow in Your Second Pregnancy?
It's your second pregnancy! Do you crack a beer, smoke cigars, and mainline sushi? Well, maybe not. But many women are a lot more relaxed…
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How Do You Prepare for a Second Child?
For so long, your child has been the center of your world. There was no one to compete with his attention, no holiday where he wasn't doted upon,…
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Did You Have a Birth Plan?
There are so many possible choices when giving birth: C-section or vaginal birth? Pain medication or no? Circumcision or not? Then…
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Your Responses to "Is Circumcision Wrong?"
Talk about a hot topic! With over 200 comment and growing (literally) every day, our discussion about circumcision, Is Circumcision Wrong?, really…
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Are You OK With Your Post-Baby Body?
Rounder tummies, stretch marks, and big changes, um, "down there." A woman's body gets knocked around during pregnancy, and it usually doesn't…
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Should We Judge Nadya Suleman, "Octomom?"
By now, you've probably heard of the case of Nadya Suleman, dubbed "Octomom" in the press. She's become a freakish celebrity, featured on…
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Funniest Bits and Outtakes
Because our panelists are such witty and talented ladies, it's been so difficult to leave stuff on the cutting room floor. Well, it's the cutting room floor…
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Mommy, Where Do Babies Come From?
The stork. A "special hug." Magical elves? Today on Momversation, Heather Armstrong from Dooce asks, What do I tell my four-year-old daughter…
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Did You Take Your Husband's Name?
Some women still get disapproving looks when they state that they didn't take their husband's last name. …
Childfree by Choice
There's a growing movement across the blogosphere of people who have chosen to remain childless. …
Is Circumcision Wrong?
It's a tough decision that every American mother of a baby boy has to make: to circumcise or not…
Are You Concerned About Vaccinations?
When you hear the word "vaccine," do you immediately think of the word "autism?" …
Favorite Quotes
Alice
On behalf of the parents of autistic children I know, Jenny McCarthy can go &*$% herself.
Doctors or Parents: Who Do You Trust More?
Asha
I can't plan anything a year in advance. I certainly can't plan 365 meals, nor would I ever want to.
Meal Planning for a Year: Crazy Talk?
Dana
We've been conditioned to think that only one way is acceptable.
Life Experiences: Do They Count as Education?
Daphne
My husband is not Mr. Romantic, but that's OK because he can fix the tires on a stroller.
Valentine's Day: Is It Important to You?
Giyen
Sometimes it works out great, and sometimes she wants the $195 flat iron.
Thankful: How Do You Teach Your Kids to Be Grateful?
Heather
Heather, it's going to be your duty to teach our daughter about her cheeseburger.
Private Parts: Do You Have Cutesy Names for Them?
Heather
When you have something wrong with your child's health, a lot of parents need to cling to something.
Vaccines and Autism: Debate Over?
Jessica
The reality is if you have kids at your house often enough, the accidents will happen.
Accidents Happen: When Someone Else's Kid Gets Hurt on Your Watch
Karen
My husband is the gadgety person. My God, that man has gadgets. And they never work. What is that?
Gotta-Have Gadget: What's Yours?
Maggie
Your 6 week old is not interested in anything but light and shadow.
Mindy
Americans eat too much. Eat half!
Rebecca
What I really want to accomplish is raising children who are advocates for themselves.
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