new moms

  1. New Moms

    The truth about the first few weeks of motherhood

    By Christina Haller on May 21, 2013
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    The minute you find out you’re having a baby, you start to wonder what he will look like, what kind of mom you’re going to be and...
  2. New mom health and wellness

    Mental Health Month: What is postpartum anxiety?

    By Maria Mora on May 2, 2013
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    Most moms are aware of the risks and warning signs of postpartum depression, but what about its lesser-known, related disorder,...
  3. Mom & Dad

    Mother's Day gift ideas for the new mom

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 30, 2013
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    Make her first Mother's Day special by getting her a gift to commemorate the birth of her child or a pampering present to help her...
  4. New mom health and wellness

    Your postpartum life: Things we'll tell you that no one else will

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Apr 19, 2013
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    Once the medical experts have had their say, it's time for another kind of expert — a real mom — to chime in. Now you can get the...
  5. New mom health and wellness

    How to get your groove back after having a baby

    By Guest Author on Apr 18, 2013
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    During pregnancy you prepare by researching and buying gadgets and gizmos that sound fantastic for your baby’s development. But...
  6. First baby care

    How to boost your breast milk supply

    By Monica Beyer on Apr 5, 2013
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    Some moms worry their breast milk supply dips more than they (or their baby) would like — so what can they do? Breastfeeding experts...
  7. Having a Baby

    Birth disappointment: When things don’t go as planned

    By Monica Beyer on Feb 11, 2013
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    The main goal of a pregnancy and birth experience is a healthy baby, right? Of course, but you cannot discount a mom's feelings when...
  8. New Moms

    Must-haves for new Mom & Baby

    By Julie Bielenberg on Jan 16, 2013
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    The baby has arrived! Mom is tired, but relieved not to be pregnant anymore. However, she had no idea she would still be this...
  9. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    Pregnancy: Coping with unsolicited opinions

    By Jennifer Chidester on Dec 28, 2012
    It's inevitable: From the second you share that you're pregnant, you're bombarded with unsolicited advice — from in-laws to complete...
  10. Baby & Toddler

    Navigating Christmas with a newborn

    By Maria Mora on Dec 13, 2012
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    When you’re managing life with a newborn, Christmas can really sneak up on you. Take the holidays one step at time, be realistic...
  11. New mom health and wellness

    Peaceful parenting

    By Marva Soogrim on Dec 13, 2012
    Staying calm is one of the most important things new parents can do after they bring their new baby home from the hospital. It’s an...
  12. Baby & Toddler

    Breastfeeding myths debunked

    By Monica Beyer on Nov 15, 2012
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    If you’re expecting a baby and plan to breastfeed, chances are you’ve heard one or more statements about nursing that simply aren’t...
  13. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    Back to work: What coworkers say to new moms

    By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 2, 2012
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    I won't lie to you: Going back to work after having a baby is a gut-wrenching experience. You have a small, helpless infant whom you...
  14. New mom health and wellness

    Dealing with sleep deprivation

    By Vicki Clinebell on Nov 1, 2012
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    New moms never seem to get enough sleep. Use some smart strategy to catch those extra Zs and feel more rested! Ready, set... snooze!
  15. Mom & Dad

    5 Simple soothing techniques for fussy babies

    By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 31, 2012
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    Have you ever experienced a fussy baby? It's really tough, especially if your efforts to curb the fuss aren't working. Frankly,...
  16. Baby & Toddler

    10 Simple baby care tricks Mom never told you

    By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 31, 2012
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    Your mom has been there through the ups and downs, the heartaches and the good times, but she doesn’t know everything . In fact,...
  17. First baby care

    Bottle vs. breast: Does how we feed our babies really matter?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Oct 30, 2012
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    How you choose to feed your baby shouldn’t be a decision that defines you as a mother. Unfortunately, the mainstream mommy culture...
  18. Dieting & Nutrition

    Healthy holiday diet fixes for new moms

    By Karen Hawthorne on Oct 20, 2012
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    The holiday buffets, the eggnog, the parties! The holidays can feel like a diet minefield just waiting to blow up the number on your...
  19. Losing Weight

    6 Stress-less postpartum weight loss tips for new moms

    By SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts on Sep 23, 2012
    Childbirth is one of the most beautiful experiences a woman can have, but the aftereffects can be stressful for new moms. Even...
  20. New mom health and wellness

    Don't lose your non-mom friends when you become a mom

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 5, 2012
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    It's easy to get lost in the abyss of new motherhood, but don't leave your non-mom friends behind! They are the ones who can remind...
  21. Parenting How-to

    How to properly hold a newborn

    By Julie Mataway on Sep 3, 2012
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    New parents and relatives often express fear about holding their brand-new bundle of joy. After all, newborns appear so delicate and...