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A man and a new mom are indoors near a window, both smiling and looking at the baby that the man is holding. The woman has her hand on the baby's head. The scene is lit by natural light coming through the window, with trees visible outside.

15 Helpful Things To Do for a New Mom

From meals to errands and emotional support, these thoughtful ideas can help a new mom feel cared for and supported.

A man with short hair and a beard kisses a smiling woman with long, wavy hair on the cheek. They are outdoors, surrounded by trees, with blurred greenery in the background. The man wears a dark sweater, and the woman wears a gray top with a green vest—a testament to their strong marriage.

5 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong After Baby

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Money Saving Tips for Pregnant and New Moms

A first baby wearing a white outfit looks up while being held by an adult. The baby's mouth is open, and they appear to be happy or laughing. The adult's face is not fully visible as they look down at the baby. The background includes a radiator and some daylight.

What I Wish I’d Known With My First Baby

A baby in a white onesie rests its head on a person's shoulder. The person, wearing a textured knit sweater, holds the baby securely. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the baby and the comforting embrace—a tender moment of becoming a mom.

How Becoming a Mom Changes You (Backed by Science)

A man with short hair and a beard kisses a smiling woman with long, wavy hair on the cheek. They are outdoors, surrounded by trees, with blurred greenery in the background. The man wears a dark sweater, and the woman wears a gray top with a green vest—a testament to their strong marriage.

5 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong After Baby

A person wearing a black and white striped shirt, visibly pregnant, holds a pink piggy bank with one hand while resting the other on their stomach. The background is a simple, white-walled room, symbolizing practical saving tips for new moms.

Money Saving Tips for Pregnant and New Moms

A first baby wearing a white outfit looks up while being held by an adult. The baby's mouth is open, and they appear to be happy or laughing. The adult's face is not fully visible as they look down at the baby. The background includes a radiator and some daylight.

What I Wish I’d Known With My First Baby

A baby in a white onesie rests its head on a person's shoulder. The person, wearing a textured knit sweater, holds the baby securely. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the baby and the comforting embrace—a tender moment of becoming a mom.

How Becoming a Mom Changes You (Backed by Science)

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6 Books Every New Mother Should Read

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A woman with long dark hair is sitting on a patterned couch, holding a baby close to her chest. She is gently kissing the baby's head. The background shows a doorway and a hanging garment, evoking the tender moments often captured by Becky Vieira.

Strategies for Thriving & Embracing the Journey of Motherhood With Becky Vieira

A woman is sitting on a couch, cradling a baby wrapped in a blue and white blanket. A man is leaning over her shoulder, smiling at the baby. The scene takes place in a bright, modern living room designed to help new moms during postpartum recovery.

Ways Partners Can Help New Moms During Postpartum

A group of four people in a kitchen. An older man holds a child and plays with them while a woman watches, showcasing how to help when visiting a new mom. Another man is holding a pot, smiling. Various kitchen appliances and utensils are on the counter. The setting appears to be bright and modern.

How to Help When Visiting a New Mom

A woman with long hair is sitting outdoors, holding a phone to her ear with a concerned expression on her face, possibly dealing with adultery. She is wearing a light cardigan over a blue top. In the background, a child is playing, but the focus remains on the woman.

Dealing with Adultery as a New Mom

A woman with dark hair in a messy bun is sitting on a couch, holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a white blanket. They are both in a cozy indoor setting with wooden furniture and a dark television screen in the background, her peaceful expression contrasting with the occasional scary thoughts postpartum mothers often face.

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Postpartum: How to Normalize and Minimize Scary Thoughts

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Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms (That She’ll Actually Love)

A mother with curly hair is experiencing silent struggles as she feeds her baby with a bottle while sitting on a couch. The infant, wrapped in a light-colored blanket, rests peacefully in the soft-lit indoor setting, unaware of the quiet challenges unfolding around them.

The Silent Struggles of a New Mom

A person wearing a black and white striped shirt, visibly pregnant, holds a pink piggy bank with one hand while resting the other on their stomach. The background is a simple, white-walled room, symbolizing practical saving tips for new moms.

Money Saving Tips for Pregnant and New Moms

After you have a baby, a woman sits on a white chair in a brightly lit room, holding her sleeping infant on her chest. She is smiling and looking down at the baby. A small potted plant and a lamp are visible in the background.

20 Changes to Embrace When You Become a Mom

A woman holding a newborn baby sits on a hospital bed, engaging in conversation with a nurse. The nurse, in blue scrubs and holding a clipboard, explains the importance of uterine massage after birth. The room is well-lit with natural light from a window.

Uterine Massage After Birth: What New Moms Need to Know

Postpartum Health

A woman with long dark hair is sitting on a patterned couch, holding a baby close to her chest. She is gently kissing the baby's head. The background shows a doorway and a hanging garment, evoking the tender moments often captured by Becky Vieira.

Strategies for Thriving & Embracing the Journey of Motherhood With Becky Vieira – Podcast Ep 113

A woman with her hair in a bun kisses a baby on the cheek. The baby, wearing a patterned sweater, looks towards the camera. They are indoors with a bright background, sharing tender mom lessons.

6 Lessons I Learned as a New Mom

A woman and a baby are sleeping closely together on a white bed. The woman, facing the camera with a content expression despite the pressure on moms, lies next to her baby, who is peacefully resting on its back. Both are dressed in light-colored clothing.

The Heavy Pressure on Moms of Newborns

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A woman is smiling while gently holding and looking at a baby who is lying on a bed. The woman, donning a colorful striped shirt, glows with the joy of motherhood as she debunks postpartum myths. The baby, dressed in an orange outfit, rests peacefully. Shelves and a lamp can be seen in the background.

Postpartum Myths Every New Mother Should Ignore

Postpartum Tips

A person lies on a bed with a baby, touching their face lovingly. The baby is lying on a soft surface, reaching up and touching the person's face. Softly lit with natural light streaming through a window in the background, this serene scene captures the essence of tender moments and offers advice for new parents: cherish every second.

Advice for New Parents: 5 Things I Wish I Knew

A man wearing a gray shirt is sitting on a couch, smiling down at a baby while feeding them with a bottle. He shares formula tips as the baby lies in his arms, wearing a light-colored outfit and looking up at the bottle. The background features a blurred couch.

Formula Feeding Tips for New Moms: 11 Helpful Things to Know

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All I do as a new mom is captured in this tender moment: a woman holding an infant who is smiling. She looks at her baby affectionately, and the baby, dressed in a light pink onesie, beams back. The background features a tiled wall and some medical equipment.

Sometimes I Feel Like All I Do as a New Mom Is

A first-time mom is smiling and holding a baby dressed in a blue outfit. The woman is looking at the baby, who appears to be gazing off to the side. They are indoors with a blurred background.

15 Things to Stop Telling a First-Time Mom

A woman is lying on a couch looking at a baby who is sitting on her lap. Sunlight is streaming through the window behind them, creating a cozy atmosphere. Despite the serene scene, scary thoughts new moms have hover in her mind as the baby holds a piece of cloth to their mouth while gazing back at her.

Scary Thoughts New Moms Have: Normal vs. Concerning

A group of five people sit on a couch, with a baby held by the person in the center. The people on either side of the person holding the baby look at the baby and smile. It’s clear they know how to set boundaries with family, creating a peaceful room with large windows and trees visible outside.

How to Set Boundaries With Family When You Have a Baby

Newborns (0 - 2 months)

A woman is sitting at a kitchen table with her baby on her lap. She is writing thank-you notes in a notebook, while the baby is touching the pages. The kitchen has an exposed brick wall and shelves with various items. A laptop and breakfast items are on the table.

Should Moms Still Be Expected To Send Thank-You Notes?

A woman sits in a white chair with one hand on her forehead, appearing tired. She is holding a sleeping baby on her chest, who is wrapped in a pink sweater. The background shows part of a crib and some hanging decorations, capturing the tender moments filled with postpartum emotions.

To My Partner: I’m Sorry for Dumping My Postpartum Emotions on You

Close-up of a person's hands gently cradling a baby's head during the baby's first night home. The baby's dark hair is visible, and the background is blurred. The person is wearing a white long-sleeve top, and the baby is wrapped in a blue blanket.

What to Expect on Baby’s First Night at Home

Newborns (0 - 2 months)

A new mom with long dark hair is lying next to a newborn baby who is wearing a white outfit. She leans in to kiss the baby's forehead. Both are lying on a white surface, with the baby’s eyes open, looking slightly towards the camera.

How to Be Confident as a New Mom

A close-up image of a newborn baby held by an adult. The baby's hand is grasping the adult's finger, capturing the purity of new life and how marriage feels different now. The adult's hand displays a wedding ring and a ring with a stone on another finger. The baby is wrapped in a blue blanket.

Dear Partner, Our Marriage Feels Different Now With Baby, but It’s Not Broken

A woman holds a sleeping newborn wrapped in a blue blanket and kisses the baby on the forehead, trusting her instincts. The setting appears to be a porch with blurred background elements.

New Moms Can Trust Their Instincts: What Science Shows

A person, possibly trying to help the tired mom, is holding a yawning baby while yawning themselves. The person is wearing a striped shirt and hoop earrings, and the baby is dressed in a striped onesie with tan pants. Background includes wall decorations and a crib.

How to Help the Tired Mom Before She Asks

A woman wearing a bathrobe stands in a kitchen, gently holding and comforting a sleeping baby against her chest. On the counter nearby, there is a bowl with a spoon, a blue mug, and a French press coffee maker—essential items for many new mothers starting their day.

New Mothers Everywhere: Please Ask Us How We’re Doing

A woman and a man sitting on a couch are smiling and looking at a baby wrapped in a blanket. The woman is holding the baby, and the man is seated next to her, perhaps sharing advice for new parents. The background shows a blurry interior of a home.

Best Advice for New Parents

A baby in a white onesie rests its head on a person's shoulder. The person, wearing a textured knit sweater, holds the baby securely. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the baby and the comforting embrace—a tender moment of becoming a mom.

How Becoming a Mom Changes You (Backed by Science)

A woman sits on the edge of a bed with her knees drawn up to her chest, looking thoughtful. Clad in patterned pajamas, she is lost in contemplation. A man lies asleep in the background on the same bed, adding a touch of unspoken resentment toward your partner to the scene. The room has dim lighting.

Ways to Battle Resentment Toward Your Partner

A baby is lying on a white bed while a person, potentially the parent, is changing the baby's diaper using some clever mom hacks. The baby is looking up and smiling. The person is focused on adjusting the diaper. The setting appears calm and relaxed.

16 Mom Hacks That Make Life Easier

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7 Ways to Make Your Partner Feel Special and Helpful After Having a Baby

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