When Jonathan Skinner, a morning news reporter, and his wife Ebony became pregnant during the pandemic, they were thrilled—but there were also a lot of unknowns.
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Brenda Fischer shares her “easy” birth story
Brenda says. She’s sharing her easy birth story to give expectant first-time moms some peace of mind.
Kellie Clark talks about the delicate balance of Black motherhood
Kellie Clark, a mother of two, talks about the delicate balance of Black motherhood and the concerns Black mothers face when raising their children.
Kendra Burrell talks about the joys of being a mother
Kendra Burrell talks about the joys of being a Black mother and finding a balance when it comes to raising children.
Mother of 7 Claudia Pettway-Lewis wants moms to find their “inner amazing”
Mother of 7 Claudia Pettway-Lewis wants moms to find their “inner amazing” with her website and YouTube channel The Amazing Mom TV.
Former reality TV star Kelsey Varallo on giving birth during the COVID-19 crisis
Hairstylist and former Sweet Home Alabama reality TV star Kelsey Varallo shares what it was like to give birth during the COVID-19 crisis.
Middle-school teacher and mom of 3 shares how her family is finding a new normal
Meet Leslie Tanner. This 6th-grade teacher and mom of 3 is working hard to help her family find a new normal in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Danielle shares her story of expecting during COVID-19
“I was looking forward to quietly settling in with my baby, surrounded by friends and family, while we showered him or her with love and affection. Now I can only imagine sitting alone in my home, ordering takeout and sharing video chats. It just wasn’t the way this dream was supposed to end.” — Danielle Hill on how COVID-19 has affected her birth plans
Christy was surprised not once but twice with her pregnancies
Christy Thompson shares the story of how she and her husband Neil experienced not one, but two surprise pregnancies within 6 years of each other.
Beating the Odds of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Ebru Middlebrooks was 18 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with twin to twin transfusion syndrome. Despite the odds, both of her babies survived.
A Mom’s Battle With Preeclampsia
A mom and OBGYN’s battle with preeclampsia leads to an early birth of her baby and a 63 day “scary and humbling” NICU journey.
Down Syndrome Will Not Stop Levi From Writing His Own Story
Levi was born with Down syndrome, but that won’t stop him from writing his own story and melting the hearts of those he meets.