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From that first social smile to those wobbly first steps, here’s what pediatricians actually look for when tracking your baby’s healthy development.

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When your newborn fights sleep and you’re running on empty, sometimes the smallest shifts in your approach can unlock the rest you both desperately need.

Forget the overstuffed suitcase and Pinterest-perfect packing lists — here’s what you’ll actually reach for when baby arrives.

Choosing a name that will grow with your child through every stage of life comes down to a few thoughtful principles that stand the test of time.

Recovery from a cesarean birth can feel overwhelming, but these practical strategies from moms who’ve been there can help you heal with more ease and grace.

Beyond the headlines and the guilt trips, here’s what the science actually tells us about feeding your baby.

Nobody warned me that healing after birth would feel like running a marathon while sleep-deprived and learning an entirely new job—here’s what genuinely made a difference.

The families who seem to glide through the newborn phase aren’t lucky—they’ve quietly laid groundwork that makes all the difference.

Your birth plan covers the big decisions, but these often-overlooked details can make a real difference in how supported you feel during labor and those first tender hours.

These are the registry picks that actually earn their keep in the messy, beautiful reality of new parenthood.

Beyond the standard checkups and supplements, there are essential prenatal practices that many expecting parents never hear about until it’s too late.