Recently more research is coming out about the importance of getting your zzz’s. Not getting the minimum 8 hours of sleep a night most of us need can cause major health concerns and parents with the most severe cases of sleep deprivation (due to a...

Did you know the United States has some of the worst maternal health outcomes in the developed world? Far too many mothers and babies are dying during or shortly after childbirth- and the impact is greatest in low income communities of color.

Infant loss is one of the hardest things any parent can go through, and yet, many parents don’t know where to turn for resources and support after suffering from pregnancy or infant loss. In this episode of momrepublic,

New motherhood brings many new challenges. One of the most unexpected? Your relationships with friends may never be the same. In this first episode of Mom Republic, new moms grapple with the hidden price of motherhood. Plus,

In our first season of momrepublic, we talked with new moms Christina Perrin and Mandy Nelson about the struggles to maintain old friendships and to find new friendships after having a baby. It struck a chord! So,

Is ‘breast is best’ messaging harming babies? For centuries, breastfeeding moms have found ways to supplement their own milk supply when they didn’t produce enough milk. But modern messaging about breastfeeding sometimes makes moms feel shame about nee...

Is breast is best vs. fed is best just another version of the ‘Mommy Wars’? Moms Tinne Mys and Ariana Knight weigh in on their experience with low breastmilk supply and the shame they felt in formula feeding in pro-breastfeeding Seattle as new parents....

Did you know that PMS puts you at greater risk for postpartum depression? Or that lack of sleep can trigger a postpartum mood disorder? On this episode of momrepublic, we speak with writer, producer and director of Playing Monopoly With God about her j...

True story: my son didn’t even know I had a bathing suit. Are you comfortable wearing a swimsuit in public since you had your baby? For many new and breastfeeding moms, the struggle is real. Today on momrepublic, we talk about your body after baby in a...

Are you doing it? That’s right- we’re going there. Let’s talk about sex. On this episode of momrepublic, we hear from new and breastfeeding moms who get really, really real about when, where, how, and if they’re even getting it. You’re going to want to...