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Has anyone used their mat leave as a strategic exit strategy into another firm? Thinking about whether I should double down at trying to exit the company to something better during my maternity leave,… more

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good birth doula in nyc?

9 weeks and have a terrible cold with extreme nasal congestion. Any tips please 🙏

5 weeks and some change. Woke up with brown spotting in my underwear. Nothing really since except for brown a few times when I wipe during the day and it’s even very minimal then. Called the OB and it… more

Dang it makes me kind of sad this bowl is so dead. When I had my first baby, I came here to ask all my middle-of- the-night anxious new parent questions during pregnancy and postpartum.

My girlfriend is 4 months pregnant with my first child. We have until the end of August to find a new place to live and I recently got laid off from my job until the beginning of August. I also have a… more

We moved and so have a different OB than my first pregnancy. Current OB utilizes her MA way more than my prior OB, which is generally fine but has caused some issues lately. Trying to guage if my expe… more

First time parent with a newborn and I am looking into a 529 plan. Any advice? Any other thing I should consider?

Timing on 3rd child. Baby 1 is 18 months (girl). Baby 2 is 3 months (girl). We are considering a 3rd. Both were relatively smooth vaginal delivery….

Just found out I am pregnant with my second, due early next year. I came back from MAT leave this past February from my first. Any tips or helpful information for telling my job, I will be on leave ne… more

Ok ladies real talk - this is my second pregnancy and I’m in the home stretch- just hit 36 weeks - but my hemorrhoids decided to come at me with a vengeance yesterday and it has been awful :( I did no… more

Hi ladies, currently 6 months pregnant and the MIL is coming to "help" and stay with us for 6 months when the baby is born. I also have a toddler. While help is greatly appreciated, not sure… more

My baby just recently got very mobile (crawling, climbing, pulling to stand, cruising — including outside at the playground), and I am clueless about baby shoes.
What shoes are best for babies just lea… more

What’s a reasonable timing for relocation to tell the company when you have a family with a partner who works and two young kids?

How can I get away without buying additional maternity clothes? I feel like it’s such a waste with limited-time use, but am also running out of options to wear. Any outfit inspos / ideas?

First baby coming in October! When should both myself and my wife tell work that we will be needing to take leave then? Is now too early? Also when do I start researching and where do I even start! Al… more

I usually take propranolol before presentations, currently 20 weeks pregnant and have a presentation I'm pretty nervous about in 2 weeks. Are there any alternatives to propranolol?

Any tips for giving a presentation (not very comfortable speaking in public) while almost 6 months pregnant

How do you plan a one year old’s birthday party if they take their main nap in the middle of the day? Our home is too small to host so we were thinking of doing pizza or something in a park, but my 10… more

PSA for PP hair loss! I'm losing way less hair (maybe 80-90% less) with my second baby compared to my first thanks to collagen powder. The key though is to take it early, starting right after birth at the lat… more

Anyone use the dokatot for overnight sleep? My LO seems to hate bassinets including the snoo and only sleeps like an angel in the dokatot…but those are not advised for overnight sleep. Though we’ve be… more

When did your period come after delivery if you pump and breastfeeding? I am 6 weeks post partum and it seems its coming

Anyone experience a significant reduction in responsibilities and role after informing your manager/employer you’re pregnant? I told my manager in Jan, then starting late Feb things that fall under my… more

I am interviewing for a job at Apple (they contacted me) and am on my third round panel interview, however I am 32 weeks (8 months) pregnant. Does anyone have any experience interviewing with Apple wh… more

How long did you breastfeed for or pumped and bottle feed with breastmilk? We are one month in doing combo or breastfeeding and pump + bottle, and i am getting exhausted by the process.

Navigate “soft” mat leave retaliation?

Before leave, I led a full marketing function, managed a team, and was up for promotion. During leave, my cover blocked promotion, took over, and now my manager.

Now, my title/pay a… more

How many strollers do you have? Do you have a daily stroller and a travel one?

Started our 10 month old in daycare and he is absolutely miserable. It’s heart breaking seeing all the tears on the camera. Any advice/tips on adjusting for both parents and babies? Or is this just a … more

When did your period come back? I gave birth 9 months ago and fully weaned from pumping one month ago but still nothing and I’m starting to worry

Has anyone in the state of IL actually had luck in getting their health insurance to help cover doula services?

Hi all! First time mom here, 36 weeks pregnant and need recommendations for a car seat/stroller combo asap.

I considered the doona but I heard that it's banned in Canada and several other places d… more

Hi parents! I'm 31 and a senior analyst, can't help to feel "behind", I've been on mat leave for a year and now pregnant again so will be out of another 6 months at least (very h… more

Any suggestions for gender neutral diaper bags? I recently bought the Mina Bae Emmy tote but my husband thinks it looks like a purse and doesn’t feel comfortable carrying it

Hi everyone — I’m a product designer currently working on a fertility app focused on ovulation testing and cycle tracking.

If you’ve been trying to conceive (or preparing for it), I’d really appreciate hearing about you… more

What are safe cleaning supplies for when you're pregnant? Or in general actually. Cleaning supplies, dish soap, detergent etc. Thank you!,

How do you all manage work expectations while pregnant with full time jobs ?

Have you been given any provisions to support your productivity or delays in projects ?

I’m weaning from exclusive pumping — what did your last few days of pumping look like? I’m down to one pump a day but scared about messing up my next steps and getting mastitis. Any other advice for… more

I have two daughters (3 and 1) and am expecting a boy. They’ll all be about two years apart. I had in my mind that we were going to have all girls. I’m having mixed feelings about expecting a boy. In … more

Would you rather have induction or scheduled c-section. Really do NOT want to be induced but..