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So much love to you, Blane. I got the bad news about my baby when I was 35 weeks pregnant. Her diagnosis and prognosis were dire. Her life would have been so painful. Even so far into my pregnancy, I made the same choice you did. It was terrible and it was beautiful. It was hell,… Read More

Before I became a mother, I would have gagged and turned this off. But now that I have two kids of my own, I'm laughing so hard I'm crying!

My husband and I have been married 10 years, and I want to speak to surviving the hard times. A few years ago, our second child died at birth. In the midst of the crisis, we were completely in step. We agreed on all the important decisions. We cried the same tears. We held each other… Read More

I admire you a lot, Gaby. I don't know you IRL, but I think that I would like you in that context, too. You seem smart and passionate and creative and like an incredible advocate for lots of different kinds of people. Keep being you! <3

I had no idea these existed until I noticed that my baby (girl) shivers every time she pees. I pay more attention because I've been practicing infant potty training with her, and the shiver is her tell for peeing. When I asked my husband about it, he was very familiar. But it was… Read More

I love this. I read the long-form written piece when it first went up on BF. I think it works really well as a video. Kristin, I think you're a beautiful woman. I like to look at you. But my main take-away from this is that you are a creative and brave woman, too. You create beautiful… Read More

First, ask around to find a good lactation consultant. I had two, and the first one was so shaming that if I hadn't been totally committed to breastfeeding, she would have made me feel like it just wasn't worth it. The second was nonjudgmental, pragmatic, and supportive. I give her… Read More

I lost my second baby. She had a malformed brain, and the problems weren't picked up until I was nearly full term. It was a terrible tragedy which followed me through every moment of my next pregnancy in the form of PTSD. With the help of cognitive behavioral therapy and some really… Read More

The first 23 seconds of this film has actually happened to me. I read the Economist. I'm a scientist and an engineer. I do my research, but none of that "oh, women just aren't actually as hard-working or important" or "but: babies!!!" BS explains why I was paid significantly less… Read More