As if coming up with a great baby name wasn’t hard enough. Newborns can’t even control their own movements, but that isn’t stopping New Jersey hospitals from asking parents for their baby’s preferred pronouns and sexual orientation. Inspira Health’s “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questionnaire” requires new parents to “identify” their babies as either “Male, … Read more
Gisele Bündchen is out and about in the Magic City. On Thursday, the supermodel, 44, was photographed with her newborn for the first time since giving birth last month. Bündchen — who is also mom to Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12, whom she co-parents with her ex-husband, Tom Brady — welcomed her first child with boyfriend Joaquim … Read more
A first-time mom practiced postpartum confinement and didn’t leave the house for 30 days. Amy Nguyen, 30, began her confinement period the day after she gave birth and had a nanny move in with her and husband Mike Nguyen, 29. Postpartum confinement is a tradition that originated in China, where the mum spends 30 days … Read more
Country music rocker Brantley Gilbert rushed off the stage in the middle of his concert Friday night to help his pregnant wife deliver their baby on a tour bus during “the craziest night of my life.” Gilbert’s wife, Amber, went into labor just as the multiplatinum musician started his set at the Cadence Bank Arena … Read more
When people in your circle of friends start going through significant life milestones ahead of the others, it can strain the previously close bond you once had. These milestones may involve entering serious relationships, getting married, or starting families. A woman recently confessed that her friend, who had a baby this year, insisted on bringing her newborn … Read more
Little Rascals star Brandon “Bug” Hall is facing backlash after he quipped that his newborn son will be his “heir” and his oldest daughters were described as “dishwashers.” Hall, who starred as Alfalfa Switzer in the 1994 film, sparked fan outrage when he announced the first of his fifth child and first son, Mark Athanasius … Read more
Are these names very mindful and cutesy? In the wake of the “demure” trend taking over social media popularized by TikTokker Jools LeBron, parents are taking the fad one step further. They’re naming their newborns “Demure.” One new mom posted a TikTok video featuring her baby girl earlier this month, revealing that she had been named … Read more
James* and Meg* have a baby girl, Thalia, who just turned 9 months old. “Two months ago, we stopped talking to my parents after they pulled some s–t,” the dad explained on an AITA forum. “We basically decided it was gonna be up to Thalia when she older if she wants to get her ears pierced. “I was never … Read more
Even “light smoking” — defined as just one or two cigarettes a day — can be a real drag on pregnancy, causing “major health problems” for the newborn, researchers warn in a new study. Though smoking during pregnancy is known to raise the risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, restricted fetal growth and other … Read more
Severe birth defects have become increasingly common as new research points to fentanyl misuse as a new possible cause. Recently, at least 30 infants across the US have been born with “fetal fentanyl syndrome,” NBC News reported on Friday — a rare condition caused by mothers using the street drug while pregnant. “I have identified … Read more
New dad Scottie Scheffler is beaming with pride over his and wife Meredith’s bundle of joy. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the two-time Masters winner gave fans a glimpse at the couple’s newborn son, Bennett, who arrived last Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. “Welcome to the world little one. Your mom & dad love … Read more
We’ve written about some pretty big baby-name drama stories in the past, but this one stopped us in our tracks. A woman took to the Tea Time Facebook group, an Australian-based gossip page, to share the shocking post. It read: “My ex had a baby…. just found out he’s named her the same name as … Read more
A husband has texted his wife that he wants to end their marriage – and it’s for the most extraordinary reason. In the message exchange, he accuses her of “incest” over a “disrespectful act” shortly after she has given birth. The disrespectful act… is breastfeeding their son. “You know how I feel about that” The couple, April and Jonathan (names changed), … Read more
It’s all about the angles. Rebecca Mcgonigle, from the United Kingdom, was confused when her followers kept commenting congratulations underneath her recent Instagram photo. That’s when she realized she unintentionally created an optical illusion with a bad pose that made people think she was showing off her new baby. “I thought, ‘What the f–k?’ and … Read more
A British mom was left “absolutely terrified” after learning that the newborn baby she was caring for in the hospital was not actually her own child. The shocking incident occurred last September at a hospital in Dorset, England where Maisie Beth, 22, had given birth to her daughter, Isabelle. Beth says she only realized the … Read more
An English mother was shocked when she found out her daughter would be born with her bowels and numerous internal organs outside of her stomach. “All her kidneys, stomach, liver, fallopian tubes, intestines and ovaries were out,” the mother revealed to South West News Service. “[Her partner] Drew, 23, offered to take a picture [with … Read more
Catch her being mom, how bout dat? Reality star-turned-rapper Bhad Bhadie introduced her daughter to social media for the first time on Saturday after giving birth nearly a month ago. In an Instagram post, the “Bringing up Bhadie” star can be seen lying down with her child — whose face is concealed by a pink … Read more
Between sleep deprivation and erratic schedules, supporting the transformation from newborn status to active toddler can sometimes get overlooked. Having the right gear to assist with the developmental transitions can alleviate stress and elevate the parenting experience, but the sheer number of options can make it exceedingly tough to navigate. “Most items have recommended age … Read more
Sure, they’re born free — but taking the risky route could come at a high cost. Welcoming a baby into the world is often revered as sacred by most women. So rather than having the precious moment marred by the stressful madness of rushing to a hospital, getting drugged up and helplessly handing over the … Read more
What age is it ok to leave kids home alone? My kids are 12, nine and four, and today I needed to pick up a script for the sick nine-year-old. My eldest didn’t want to go out, the nine-year-old was too sick, so it made sense to leave them both. But what about the youngest? The chemist is five minutes … Read more