I hid my pregnancy for 9 months and it was the best decision I made

I hid my pregnancy for 9 months and it was the best decision I made

When Miranda Zilkowsky found out she was pregnant, there was no elaborate social media announcement, and no extravagant baby shower or gender reveal.  In fact, the only other person who knew was her partner. “POV: You kept your pregnancy a secret for nine months,” she wrote on a viral video explaining her decision, which has so far amassed 3 million views.  Miranda described … Read more

I cried ‘almost daily’ for 6 months regretting the name I gave my son

I cried ‘almost daily’ for 6 months regretting the name I gave my son

She found out what’s in a name. Mairéad Stevens, an England-based mother of two, was so torn up with bitter regret about the baby name she chose for her son that she “cried almost daily” for six months. On her family TikTok account, Stevens explains in a viral video that although she doesn’t regret her children’s names anymore, “When … Read more

Florida woman, 8 months pregnant, polespears fish for potential world record catch

Florida woman, 8 months pregnant, polespears fish for potential world record catch

A mother-to-be has inspired women, fishing hobbyists and others after she polespeared a potential world record fish while freediving at eight months pregnant. Julie Augustine, 40, of Destin, Florida, nailed a 37.6-pound black drum with her nine-foot Bermudian slip tip polespear on Oct. 1, 2022 — and now the catch is pending world record certification from the International … Read more

Taylor Swift teased ‘Midnights’ lyrics in NYU speech months ago

Taylor Swift teased ‘Midnights’ lyrics in NYU speech months ago

Swifties know these words all too well. Taylor Swift received her honorary doctorate of fine arts in May from NYU, where she also imparted 24 minutes of wisdom to new grads. Now, hours before the 32-year-old releases her 10th album, “Midnights,” on Friday, fans have realized that the notorious Easter-egg leaver included forthcoming song lyrics … Read more

Deja-FLU: Influenza cases quadruple in two months

Deja-FLU: Influenza cases quadruple in two months

Dr Anthony Fauci is warning of a twindemic this winter as cases of the flu surge in the US – quadrupling over the past two months – but Covid numbers falter. Dr Anthony Fauci (pictured) is warning that it is too early for Americans to let their guard down to Covid and the flu this … Read more

Miguel’s Wife Nazanin Mandi Files for Divorce Months After Announcing Reconciliation

Miguel’s Wife Nazanin Mandi Files for Divorce Months After Announcing Reconciliation

Miguel’s wife Nazanin Mandi has filed for divorce. In court documents obtained by PEOPLE on Tuesday, Mandi, 36, filed for divorce from Miguel, also 36, in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County. Mandi cited irreconcilable differences and asked that assets and properties be divided as detailed in their prenuptial agreement. A representative … Read more

I’m transgender and started my medical transition when my child was 11 months old. I’m a better parent because of it.

I’m transgender and started my medical transition when my child was 11 months old. I’m a better parent because of it.

I knew I wanted to medically transition but was putting it off, in part because I was chestfeeding. But after complications from my IUD placement, I stopped chestfeeding and started my transition. Here’s everything I’ve learned about parenting — and myself — since then. Loading Something is loading. When I got pregnant in March 2020, … Read more

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 8 months pregnant. I had a C-section before my due date so I could start chemo.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 8 months pregnant. I had a C-section before my due date so I could start chemo.

Jennifer Deus was almost nine months pregnant when she learned she had breast cancer. Doctors gave her a C-section at 36 weeks so she could start her treatment soon after the delivery. This is Deus’ story, as told to Jane Ridley. Loading Something is loading. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer … Read more