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Lawmaker Suggests Sexually Assaulting Breastfeeding Moms

Posted on August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by MotherWise
In a wildly misguided expression of misogyny and toxic masculinity, a lawmaker in the New Hampshire State House expressed his desire to sexually assault mothers who breastfeed in public. A 2016 bill proposed in New Hampshire would make it a...Read More
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Why All Moms Need To Know About The “Incel” Community

Posted on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 by MotherWise
By now, you've probably heard the term "incel," and you might be wondering what it means. What is an incel? And what does it have to do with terrorism? The truth is horrifying, and everyone -- especially parents -- need...Read More
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3 Things This Homeschooling Mom Wants You To Know After A School Shooting

Posted on February 22, 2018February 23, 2018 by MotherWise
Another horrific school shooting happened in the United States. This is what I want you to know as a homeschooling mom. I spent Valentine's Day with my husband and kids, oblivious to the outside world. We put the usual homeschool...Read More
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Cry With Me! Watch These Viral Pregnancy Announcement Videos

Posted on January 28, 2018 by MotherWise
Is it just me, or do pregnancy announcement videos turn you into a giddy mess? The surprise, the excitement, the joy -- I'm a puddle on the floor. If you're like me and you love pregnancy announcements, these viral videos...Read More
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25+ DIY Natural Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted on December 6, 2017August 2, 2020 by MotherWise
Overwhelmed by the chaos of the holidays? DIY natural holiday gifts are the perfect solution. The holiday season has arrived! Many families are choosing to forgo excessive spending and consumption in favor of simple, homemade gifts. We can reduce our effect...Read More
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Here’s Why You Might Want To Ditch The Newborn Eye Drops

Posted on December 4, 2017March 10, 2018 by MotherWise
Most babies in the United States receive newborn eye drops shortly after birth. But why? Turns out, it's an unnecessary intervention. If you're anything like me, your first pregnancy was pretty typical in terms of common interventions. Ultrasounds? Of course!...Read More
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Breastfeeding 101: The Ultimate Guide To Breastfeeding For Beginners

Posted on November 20, 2017March 11, 2018 by MotherWise
Myths about breastfeeding run rampant. This guide has everything all new parents need to know! Most new mothers in the United States attempt to breastfeed, but very few are breastfeeding a short time later. Many new mothers feel unempowered and unsupported...Read More
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Recommendations Finally ‘Allow’ Women to Eat During Labor

Posted on November 10, 2017 by MotherWise
For years, women have fought for their right to eat during labor. The research is finally catching up. I wasn't allowed to eat during labor. Like most mothers in the U.S., my first birth took place in a hospital. The...Read More
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Research Confirms That Homebirth is Safe, Costs Less

Posted on October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 by MotherWise
Considering a homebirth? Good news! Two recent studies found that mothers with low-risk pregnancies should be considered safe candidates for giving birth at home. Not only that, but homebirths save "an average $2,338" compared to hospital births. I had my second...Read More

Record Number of NFL Players Take A Knee After Trump Insults

Posted on September 24, 2017September 25, 2017 by MotherWise
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the first NFL player to take a knee during the National Anthem as a statement on the USA and its proliferation of police brutality and systemic racism. If peaceful protests did nothing,...Read More

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