Melissa Bykofsky
Executive Editor, Strategy & Growth at What to Expect
Editorial Director, Journalist, Journalism Instructor at @BinghamtonU, @newmarkjschool Alum. Email: [email protected]
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2 months ago |
whattoexpect.com | Melissa Bykofsky |Leah Rocketto |Elizabeth Buxton
Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the shopping links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. When I was pregnant and drowning in research on registry must-haves (car seats, strollers, the works) I’d take a break by picking out ridiculously cute baby outfits.
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Oct 22, 2024 |
whattoexpect.com | Korin Miller |Melissa Bykofsky
Baby loungers and cushions are popular among parents because they offer a place to rest your little one when you need two hands. But they can be dangerous if not used correctly — loungers have been linked to 124 injuries and 79 infant deaths since 2010. Now, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is adopting new safety standards to lower the risk of babies being harmed while using these items.
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Oct 17, 2024 |
whattoexpect.com | Melissa Bykofsky
Sofia Richie Grainge called the birth of her daughter the "best day of my life" in an Instagram post alongside a photo of Eloise Samantha Grainge's baby feet. But her first few weeks postpartum proved to be more trying for the model and daughter of musician Lionel Richie, a familiar experience for a lot of new moms. "I stayed in the hospital for two days. I went home and I blew up like a balloon — quite literally, just swelled," she shares on the podcast SHE MD. "I felt very ill.
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Oct 11, 2024 |
whattoexpect.com | Zara Hanawalt |Melissa Bykofsky
If you’re driving from grocery store to grocery store looking for your next can of Kendamil baby formula but being met with empty shelves, you’re not alone. Parents are turning to What to Expect’s Community to share that they have been unable to find this popular formula anywhere. “I can’t find it anywhere near me or to ship either,” one mom wrote.
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Oct 9, 2024 |
whattoexpect.com | Korin Miller |Melissa Bykofsky
Many hospitals across the U.S. are reporting shortages of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene. That's because the country's largest supplier of hospital IV fluids, Baxter International, has had to temporarily shut down production at its North Cove facility in Marion, North Carolina facility due to the storm. If you're pregnant and anticipating labor and delivery soon, this may sound concerning. IV fluids are routinely used to support hydration during birth.
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Amelia Lester reported on the day-to-day experiences of military families. An eye-opening view into the unique challenges they face, their incredible resilience, and how we can all support them!
Dr. Biden wrote this thoughtful and insightful essay for Parents to shine a light on military families! Give it a read!
Such an important and incredible report. Thank you, @DeborahJianLee, for helping to get this story published and into the world.
This piece by @CourtneyLundO is a powerful and urgent call for higher quality, more attentive and trauma-informed maternal care, especially for the most vulnerable. Proud to see this co-published with @MBykofsky @parentsmagazine.
