Parenting
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Relationships
10 ways to respond to rude questions about when you’re having kids
For all those well-meaning but nosy family members
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Health care
I experienced racial bias in my postpartum care
It matters how providers talk to women of color about birth control
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Inspiration
That time Hillary tweeted at us
We're not crying, you're crying
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Inspiration
5 cards to send that friend who loves babies as long as they’re not her own
Priorities, people
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Birth control
5 reasons people use (and love) birth control
Not getting pregnant is key, but it’s not everything
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Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)
Breastfeeding: good for baby—and for mom’s birth control
Effective birth control isn’t always a product made by a pharmaceutical company…
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Relationships
How to have 'the talk' with your mom
Awkward or not, starting a conversation with your mom about sexual health is probably worth it.
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Birth control
Real Stories: I love my kid(s)—but please, no more
Done having babies for now, or forever? Birth control can help with that.
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Pregnancy & fertility
Adoption 102: Who can help you explore an adoption plan?
Here’s how to find someone you can trust to help you on an adoption journey.
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Pregnancy & fertility
Adoption 101: How does adoption work?
For anyone pregnant and considering adoption as an option, here are some basics.
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Pregnancy & fertility
Adoption 103: Choosing an adoptive family
If you’re considering placing your child for adoption, choosing an adoptive family is a big responsibility—and a great opportunity.
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Pregnancy & fertility
Adoption 105: Healing after placing your child for adoption
It’s normal to experience a range of emotions after placing a child for adoption. Here’s how to navigate the feels.
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