Moms, get pumped for this news. Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way. New research finds that one task in particular may reduce the likelihood that new moms will experience anxiety and depression later in life. A new study finds that one specific … Read more
In a popular TikTok video, a doe-eyed creator named Kurin winces as she angles a syringe toward her (off-camera) nipple. At 38 weeks pregnant with her third child, the self-proclaimed “crunchy” momfluencer is demonstrating how to collect colostrum, or the nutrient-rich “liquid gold” that precedes breastmilk. By using her fingers to press and compress her … Read more
Forget Junior and Jennifer — 2026 parents are paging through fantasy novels, binging anime, and rewinding reality TV to find baby names that feel like an escape hatch from real life. According to baby-naming bible Nameberry, moms- and dads-to-be are ditching traditional monikers and chasing names that sound magical, mythical, nostalgic — or straight out … Read more
You’ve heard of the rise of “Ozempic babies” — where women who’ve previously struggled with infertility get knocked up on GLP-1s — but new research shows that going off those drugs may have a negative impact on pregnancy. A new study from Mass General Brigham found that women who stopped taking popular GLP-1 medications before … Read more
Tortillas sold in California will soon change forever in hopes that a new ingredient will boost infant health. Beginning New Year’s Day, most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state will be required to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s vital to baby health. In 1998, the US required manufacturers to fortify some … Read more
Move over, Emma and Liam — AI has suggested a new favorite baby name, and it has parents buzzing. Meet Elara, the Greek-inspired, vowel-forward name that’s buzzing through chatbots, AI stories, and even math workbooks. Smooth, sleek, and totally baggage-free (after all, have you ever actually known anyone named Elara?), it’s the moniker that tech … Read more
Like any good mother, Gina Kasoff rises each morning, heads to the nursery to greet her baby girl, Pippa, before waking up the tot’s older siblings in preparation for yet another busy day. The difference between Kasoff and other moms, however, is that Pippa, along with her brothers and sisters, isn’t real. They’re dolls. “They’re … Read more
Madeline Lawrence, a married mother of three, including newborn twins Nico and Ash, is determined to fix a flat. The Utah native is working to remedy the flatness of her babies’ skulls with $700 3D-printed head-shaping helmets — and she’s getting a whole lot of backlash. “The babies wear their helmets 23 hours a day … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. A loud chorus of medical and public health leaders decried the actions of the panel, whose current members were all appointed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert … Read more
The belles of the ball. While most people were indulging in Thanksgiving leftovers or scoring online sales this past Saturday, 19 It-girls from around the world decked out in couture gowns and diamonds more expensive than most people’s annual salaries were attending the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes, also known as Le Bal, at the … Read more
They’re tough words about gentle parenting. One mother who says she accidentally raised “anxious, entitled, people-pleasing kids” is publicly dragging her own “gentle parenting” — and fellow parents are wincing in recognition. Jaclyn Williams went viral after posting an Instagram video this month walking through her house with a mug in hand and several dogs … Read more
For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a birth defect each year. While it might seem scary, the good news is that nearly all fetal abnormalities can be detected on prenatal ultrasounds. Identifying issues early allows parents … Read more
Take a chill pill, momma. Stress can affect pregnant women in several ways, from high blood pressure to heart disease and even premature birth before 37 weeks, a leading cause of newborn death and disability. And new research indicates that stressed-out soon-to-be moms may be aging their babies faster in one unexpected way. Stress can … Read more
It’s a move that might stink to some parents, but there’s a new-age way to change a newborn’s undies. Drenched diapers are no longer messes that need to be ripped off a baby’s bottom posthaste, according to new advice by early childhood development researchers. Instead, the experts encourage moms and dads to request an infant’s consent — … Read more
Trying to conceive is not always, ahem, a straight shot. A diagnosis like polycystic ovary syndrome can throw even more curveballs into the mix, but there’s increasing hope for women attempting to have a baby with this medical condition. As Dr. Shaun C. Williams, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, in Norwalk, Conn., described … Read more
Get it together, Dad! Delivering a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy, also known as preterm birth, is a leading cause of infant mortality and lifelong health complications. Although premature birth is not entirely preventable, new research finds that the confidence and resilience exuded by the pregnant woman’s partner can play a key role in … Read more
Jordan Kruse realized something was wrong with her newborn, Pruitt, hours after bringing him home from the hospital last year. “He started to refuse nursing,” Kruse, 32, told The Post. “You’re supposed to nurse [newborns] every two hours, so that was my first sign.” Pruitt Kruse arrived on May 17, 2024, joining his two older … Read more
Data, meet da-da. A UK startup is shaking up the fertility world with an AI tool designed to predict a couple’s chances of IVF success. Hopeful parents can walk away without paying a dime if treatment doesn’t result in a child — so far the algorithm has been right 90% of the time. Gaia, which … Read more
Age is but a number. Kelsey Grammer, 70, revealed how his family feels about him recently welcoming his eighth child. “The family’s ecstatic,” the “Frasier” star told People in an interview published Wednesday. Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh attend the Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party in Feb. 2024. Getty Images for Janie’s … Read more
A mom flying from NYC to Zurich learned the hard way that business class isn’t always baby-friendly — at least according to one furious seatmate. Reddit’s notorious AITA forum got a fresh flap when a user (@stone2891) shared how her baby was deemed unwelcome in the business-class seat she paid for. The drama kicked off … Read more