Charles Johnson IV is taking on the fight of his life. His late wife Kira Johnson tragically lost hers after a routine c-section at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2016. After delivering her second son, she bled internally for more than 10 hours before the medical staff took action. In the months that followed, Charles heard…
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Scary Mommy and Maskot/Getty Trigger warning: child loss Please don’t ask a woman when she’s going to have another baby. Or any baby. And under no circumstances suggest a timeframe for such a thing. There’s just no appropriate time, no good reason to initiate such a discussion. Just the other day I was chatting with…
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It’s unclear if Meghan Markle will travel to London for Prince Philip’s funeral. Markle is pregnant and due this summer, meaning air travel comes with more considerations. Flying during the pandemic comes with risks, too, especially if you’re unvaccinated. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. Prince Harry is reportedly planning to travel to the UK…
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It’s been a hard year for everyone, but especially mothers. The invisible labor of moms existed well before COVID-19, but the ongoing pandemic has disproportionately affected women. In the past year, women have left the American workforce at four times the rate than men. While there’s a lot that needs to be done to better…
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monkeybusinessimages/Getty So, imagine you’ve recently learned you’re pregnant, and you’re beyond excited about it. It’s something that for years you’ve been desperately wanting and planning for. You confirmed the pregnancy weeks ago with your doctor, and afterward went out and bought onesies. You browsed the web for cribs, swings, car seats. You’re saving ideas for…
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UPPAbaby has launched a brand new car seat. Introducing the KNOX, a convertible car seat that’s both rear- and forward-facing and is a natural extension of the brand’s existing MESA infant car seat. Not only does the seat grow with your child, but it also includes some smart features to help make it as safe…
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Scary Mommy and Eva-Katalin/Getty Many moms-to-be have heard the old wives’ tale that you can’t get pregnant while breastfeeding. I know I did, and I took it to heart and believed that at the very least I would get a nice hard-earned break from menstruating. Well, that was never the case for me. While there…
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Asian culture has been, and continues to be, instrumental around the world. Yoga, herbal healing, TikTok and certain beauty practices are just a few of the many, many examples of the way Asian culture has shaped the global landscape. Plus, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community represents over 30 countries, so there’s a…
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