Two Hospitals — Meggan’s Night & Day Hospital Experiences with HELLP Syndrome

HELLP stands for hemolysis (the destruction of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count — and it can rapidly become life-threatening for both you and your baby.

Our SOS Mother-Daughter Film Club — Whale Rider

For those of you who haven’t seen Whale Rider yet, here’s the lowdown: It opens with a harrowing birth scene.

This weekend I took a work assignment, to write about our Summer of Sisterhood film pick, Whale Rider and…

What’s It Like To Be Postpartum in America?

In many countries around the world, women are expected, supported and encouraged to spend weeks to months resting, recovering, bonding, nursing and easing into the role of motherhood.

Erin at the finish line — The final days of her last pregnancy

We hopped on the phone to chat about how she’s feeling, her upcoming birth, how family life will change and about her challenge to leave work behind for a few months.

Our Q&A with Emily Rapp, author of The Still Point of the Turning World

The Still Point of the Turning World is Emily Rapp’s memoir of the brief time she had with her son, Ronan, after he was diagnosed as a baby with Tay Sachs Disease.

Letters from Amanda, Day 1 & 2

After long flights, negotiation with customs about why I’m carrying needles, a wave of abandonment when my driver was late and a 3hr ride in the back of the open air jeep from Port au Prince, we made it to Hinche safely just as the sun was setting.

Moms Aim to End Breast vs. Formula Fight

Three California moms are using National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, celebrated each August, as the time to end the so-called “mommy wars” when it comes to breast versus formula feeding.