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2 weeks ago | thebump.com | Nehal Aggarwal |G. O’Hara |Kendra Segura

All kinds of things are going on with your body—and they might be interfering with your sex life. Here, experts and real parents share ways to feel good and stay connected. save articleBy Nehal Aggarwal, EditorUpdated June 9, 2025Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD|Fact Checked by G. O’HaraImage: Ibai Acevedo | Stocksy UnitedSex during pregnancy can feel very different from sex pre-pregnancy—and you may find yourself dealing with some unexpected challenges.

3 weeks ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

Returning to work after having a baby is already challenging—especially in a country without guaranteed national paid leave. For parents who are breastfeeding or pumping, the transition can be even more demanding. While recent federal legislation like the PUMP Act has expanded workplace protections—most notably requiring a safe, private space to pump—78 percent of moms still report feeling overwhelmed by pumping at work. That’s where stronger state-level protections are stepping in.

3 weeks ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

Any parent will tell you that what you think you know about raising kids often shifts the moment you actually have one. The things you swore you’d never do (hello, screentime) quickly become part of everyday life. And with each child, you learn a little more: how to listen better, let go a bit and focus on what really matters. Robert De Niro, now 81 and a father of seven ranging in age from 2 to 53, has clearly picked up a few lessons over the years.

3 weeks ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

Parenting changes you in many ways, but perhaps one of the most instinctual shifts comes in the form of song. Even the most tone-deaf, rhythmically challenged parents often find themselves singing lullabies to soothe baby at night, belting out silly tunes to start the day or humming along to keep little ones interested in mealtime. It’s a behavior that’s lasted millennia—and according to scientists, for good reason.

3 weeks ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

After clinching his second straight Memorial Tournament win, world No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler didn’t just walk off the green with a trophy, but with a bit of a surprise. As the cameras rolled and applause rang out, Scheffler’s wife, Meredith, handed him their 12-month-old son, Bennett, and gave him the kind of update no parent ever wants, much less on live TV: “He’s got poop all over his back so be prepared — sorry!,” Meredith said passing Bennett over with a warning.