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A small study of 31 women with COVID-19 in Italy found signs of the virus in samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
Sun's out! From Willow to Ash, these monikers will immediately invoke a sense of fresh air and freedom.
As an Aboriginal mother and health care worker, I have witnessed microaggressions towards my people my whole adult life.
The reality TV star and mother of three shared bikini photos on Instagram that prompted speculation to swirl in the comments section.
The supermodel confirmed she's expecting her first child with singer Zayn Malik.
The supermodel and singer are expecting a baby, according to multiple reports.
Giving birth while there's a COVID-19 outbreak is stressful. And many new parents feel incredibly alone.
There really are folks out there naming their kid 'Sanitizer.'
"In the eye of a pandemic, when there’s never been a worse time to leave home, let alone to need medical care, a dangerous thought has been burrowing in my brain."
"The feeling of forceps was awful – a smear test is nothing in comparison. But I was focusing on my daughter after 52 hours of labour."