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9 Parents On How They Chose Their Babies' Last Names

Picking out baby names can be a personal challenge—especially as millions of children grow up with various family structures. One writer interviews nine sets of parents, who don’t share a last name, to find out how they named their babies.

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How To Find A Doula

Doulas, of all genders, offer support and guidance during pregnancy. One writer shares four tips she learned while finding her own doula.

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What Is A Doula?

A doula is a labor companion who supports a pregnant person (and potentially their partner) non-medically throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—is a doula the right fit for you?

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