Know What's Happening in Motherhood
Know What's Happening in Motherhood
Upright childbirth cuts C‑section risk, new research shows
For millennia women delivered while standing, kneeling or squatting, using gravity to aid labor. The supine position became standard in the 17th century after French physician François Mauriceau promoted it for doctors’ convenience, a practice that still dominates modern hospitals. Recent studies confirm that upright labor lowers the likelihood of Caesarean sections, reduces epidural use, and improves newborn outcomes.
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The article separates parenting advice into two categories: seven rules that can be safely ignored and three core principles that should never be broken. It argues that parents should prioritize mental health, trust their intuition, and give children autonomy over meals, clothing, and play. At the same time, it stresses that physical discipline, failing to apologize, and speaking negatively about a child in their presence are unequivocally harmful. The piece blends personal anecdotes with expert guidance to reshape how modern caregivers balance self‑care and child development.
Your child needs to hear, "Anger isn't bad or wrong. It's information. What matters most is what you do with it."
A child psychologist trick: how to reset an ADHD child when routines shift suddenly (like this time of year)
The article exposes parental gaslighting as a covert form of emotional abuse that subtly rewrites a child’s perception of reality. Unlike physical violence, it leaves no visible marks but creates deep‑seated doubts, guilt, and self‑questioning that can persist for decades....
NHL.com veteran Jessi Pierce and her three young children died in an early‑morning blaze at their White Bear Lake home. The National Hockey League, the Minnesota Wild and fellow journalists issued heartfelt statements, while investigators work to determine the fire’s...
Your newborn stares at you because your face is one of the only things they can actually see clearly. Newborns can only focus on objects 8 to 12 inches away, which is almost exactly the distance from your breast to...
I was told by multiple doctors that my weight was fine. I was lean, fit, and looked healthy from the outside. But I had not had a real period in 16 years. When I finally understood that my body did not...
The post examines how ultra‑rare baby names from 1995 have surged into today’s Top 1000, using Nameberry’s data to illustrate vintage comebacks like Olive and Arlo. It then identifies names given to 25 or fewer babies in 2024 that could break...
March is when ADHD kids seem “more emotional than usual” - here’s what’s actually happening 1. Sleep gets slightly off
Your gut bacteria could directly influence how fast you lose eggs. In a 2025 study linked below, mice without a microbiome lost eggs at twice the rate and had much worse egg quality. When they added fiber to a high fat...
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Parentification describes children taking on adult responsibilities when parents cannot support them. It appears as emotional caregiving or instrumental tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or managing finances. Approximately 1.4 million U.S. children are affected, leading to anxiety, depression, and unhealthy relationship...
Trying to grow a YouTube channel as a mom is not easy. No fixed schedule. No perfect setup. No uninterrupted time. Just small pockets of effort… in between baby, home, and life. But I’m still showing up. Because this is not just content this is my passion...
Parents often focus on stopping behavior. Teens are focused on managing feelings. If you address the feelings, the behavior often shifts.
The author, a veteran early‑childhood educator, recounts a recent clash with young adults who responded to a simple request with policy jargon instead of clear answers, leaving the author feeling unheard. The encounter highlighted how ageism can surface subtly when...
"Why I always announce my son’s autism" - Whitney Ellenby, mother of a disruptive and profoundly autistic young man, answers this question by invoking common knowledge and When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows... Commonly known denial + private knowledge ("open...
Breadwinner Moms ✔️ Do a lot more total work for their families ✔️ Have a lot less leisure than their husbands Source: Pew https://t.co/hAEiUAdqiw
Sofii Lewis spent five months in a Welsh mother‑and‑baby mental health unit after being diagnosed with OCD and postpartum‑psychosis tendencies, a condition that affects roughly one in 1,000 new mothers. The specialist unit provided 24‑hour care, therapy and the chance...
Bood vessel network inside a placenta. Women buiild this from scratch in about 12 weeks. It runs 550 km of capillaries and processes 600 ml of blood per minute by the third trimester. https://t.co/cRUa5Y9jOD
Researchers observed that infants as young as four months can learn abstract speech sound patterns, linking them to visual cues. When tested again at seven and ten months, the infants’ overt responses changed: a clear familiarity preference at four months...
An analysis of ABCD MRI data from 8,059 children aged 9‑11, with follow‑up scans at 11‑13, found that higher parental acceptance and trauma resilience are linked to accelerated cortical thinning, a marker of faster brain maturation. Conversely, exposure to household...
I have seen women try to diet within weeks of giving birth because they want to "bounce back." Their milk supply drops and their recovery slows down. Early postpartum is the wrong time to cut calories. Your body just went through...
UK parents are turning to £1‑price‑point DIY toy storage hacks to combat household clutter, swapping costly furniture for plastic baskets, laundry hampers and repurposed containers. By gluing, labeling and arranging these low‑cost items, families create customized, child‑friendly storage that fits...
I don’t know how my algorithm changed to “pregnancy after 35” but oh absolutely please keep me here.
I swear I can hear my newborn cry even when I'm in the shower with the water running and he is in a completely different room. It sounds impossible but it happens every time. Pregnancy hormones rewire your brain to be...
A surgeon published a candid essay on HuffPost Personal about her decision to remain child‑free, instantly trending and drawing a torrent of reactions. The response split between gratitude from women who feel validated and hostility from critics who blame feminism,...
Moms be like “I needed this.” And it’s just a book, a blanket, and a couple hours when nobody needs them.📖👏🏻📚
My family couldn't understand why my first baby would stop crying the second I held him but wouldn't do that for anyone else. They thought I was spoiling him. But your baby knows you. They spent nine months listening to your...
A mother of five still includes her 28‑year‑old son on her cellphone plan, explaining that the gesture preserves her role as a caregiver rather than addressing any financial need. The article details how birth‑order dynamics and a large age gap...
• External rewards reduce intrinsic drive. • Kids act for prizes, not values. • Internal discipline lasts longer. • Teach purpose. Agree or disagree? #IntrinsicMotivation #ParentingStrategies #MindfulDiscipline #ParentingRealTalk #IntentionalParenting
Parents across the United States are increasingly refusing routine newborn preventive interventions such as vitamin K injections, hepatitis B vaccination, and eye ointment. A JAMA study of over 5 million births shows vitamin K refusals rose from 2.9% in 2017 to 5.2% in 2024,...
A working mother reported receiving a lower performance rating after returning from maternity leave, igniting fresh scrutiny of bias in corporate evaluations. The case underscores persistent hurdles for mothers, even as high‑profile women like Dame Jenni Murray and MP Rachel...
Look, I know I yap on here about being a freelance or indie mom and doing it without losing your dang mind or losing yourself. Because, I too am an indie mom who at one point felt the burnout, the struggle...
A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to reduce ADHD arguments without raising your voice
Vanessa Hudgens posted a makeup‑free Instagram photo on March 19, showing her newborn daughter and 20‑month‑old son. The candid update highlights the challenges of juggling a newborn and a toddler while keeping a low‑key public profile. Fans and media note...
Our parenting philosophy is that we are gentle parents unless he’s doing something bad repeatedly and nothing is working, in which case we let grandma and grandpa do Russian parenting Aka “the wolf will eat you if you don’t stop”
The author reflects on a reader’s question about guilt over giving different experiences to each child, acknowledging that siblings inevitably receive varied versions of parenting. Citing Gabor Mate, she explains that no two children have identical parents because each child perceives...
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A toxic friendship is defined by consistent behaviors that drain, manipulate, or harm a child emotionally, socially, or physically. Experts highlight patterns such as constant negativity, control, drama, one‑sidedness, and peer pressure. Parents are advised to watch for mood shifts,...
Anna Kournikova has confirmed that her and Enrique Iglesias' fourth child is named Romeo, posting a rare family photo after more than three months of silence. The announcement ends a wave of fan speculation and highlights the couple's guarded approach...
Ms. Rachel, a popular children’s educator and PBS host, draws on her own childhood experience of food insecurity to advocate for SNAP benefits and healthier nutrition for kids. She notes that 1 in 5 American children rely on SNAP, a...
A parent tested a $25.98 full‑face snorkel mask for kids, praising its anti‑leak breathing system and panoramic view. The mask’s separate inhalation and exhalation channels keep water out, while adjustable straps fit children aged six to nine. Over 1,000 five‑star...
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A six‑week home test of 20 stretch‑mark creams, conducted by 18 pregnant editors and reviewed by two board‑certified dermatologists, identified the top products for pregnancy skin care. The evaluation focused on efficacy, texture, scent, and ingredient safety, highlighting options ranging...
The latest CorporetteMoms roundup spotlights several stories that matter to working mothers, including the bipartisan Momnibus Act targeting preventable maternal deaths, NYC’s upcoming free child‑care for two‑year‑olds, a class‑action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI over alleged non‑consensual deep‑fake images, rising...
So many women labor beautifully at home and then everything slows down the moment they get to the hospital. Contractions space out, weaken, or stall completely. Then they're told they've "failed to progress." There's a real physiological reason this happens....
Substack’s creator Amy Marie Hann posted a brief announcement encouraging readers to download the Substack mobile app for iOS and Android. The post features a promotional image and a direct link to the app store. It serves as a micro‑campaign...
The CIA declassified a 2021 intelligence assessment that warns white supremacist networks are actively recruiting women for “traditional motherhood” and homemaking. The memo links the recruitment drive to the “great replacement” narrative and signals a new front in domestic violent...
Breastfeeding thirst is unhinged. Your baby latches and within seconds you feel like you've been wandering a desert for three days. While it might feel like it, you're not actually dehydrated. At least not in that moment. When your baby suckles,...
Alex Spitz, founder and CEO of New Mom School, turned her own postpartum struggle into a nationwide franchise that offers research‑backed, in‑person support for new mothers. Launched in 2012 in Orange County, the program now spans 37 locations across the...
YOUR “WELL-BEHAVED” CHILD MIGHT BE AFRAID — NOT JUST DISCIPLINED. • Silence can signal fear. • Obedience isn’t always confidence. • Fear-based compliance weakens voice. • Discipline should build courage. Save this for reflection. #ConsciousParenting #GentleParenting #ParentingTruths #EmotionalSafety #ModernParenting
Patting myself on the back because my second child just got his braces off today, one week before prom. Every appointment kept. Every payment made. I made a promise early on that I was not going to play about my children’s...
Everyone jokes about "mom brain" like you're losing it. You forget where you put your keys, you blank on things you've known for years, and you lose track of what you were doing five seconds ago. It feels like your...
