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3 Ways to Get More Sleep With a Newborn

Did you ever imagine exactly what sleep deprivation feels like? Did you expect to feel more tired than ever before? More irritable than during your worst PMS episode? Often angry at your partner for no good reason at all? And annoyed beyond all possibility by everyone...

Let’s Talk About Post-Weaning Depression (Because It’s Real)

We hear quite a bit about postpartum depression, but there’s a lesser-known chapter of motherhood that deserves more attention: post-weaning depression. If you’ve stopped breastfeeding and suddenly feel emotional or just… off, you’re not imagining things. This is a...

Dealing with Pregnancy Announcements and Social Expectations

Learning you're pregnant is an amazing moment of life, and what comes after is quite the ride (to say the VERY least). Whether you shout it from the mountaitops the moment you find out, or wait until a future date to make your big announcement pregnant, you'll find...

Postpartum Mental Health and Endometriosis: What New Moms Should Know

Becoming a mom is one of the most transformative times in a woman's life, and with it often come significant changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally. For moms with endometriosis, a condition already known for its painful symptoms and impact on well-being, the...

Labor and Delivery: Signs, Stages, and What to Expect

If you’re counting down to your due date, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and a lot of curiosity about how labor and delivery will actually unfold. It’s normal to wonder about every twinge or feeling at this stage. While everyone’s experience is...

Balancing Work and Pregnancy: Tips for Working Moms-to-Be

Being pregnant and working full-time? That’s no small feat! With the demands of work and all the changes pregnancy brings, there’s a lot to juggle. But don’t worry—you’re not alone. With some planning and a bit of self-care, you can make this time more manageable and...
Diaper Need: How Can We Help?

Diaper Need: How Can We Help?

Did you know that 1 in 2 families in the U.S. struggle to afford diapers? Diaper need is a real, often overlooked issue that affects the health and well-being of babies and...

A Note About Father’s Day

A Note About Father’s Day

Happy June! I said it last month, but I will say it again! Where is the time flying to?! This month, we will celebrate Father’s Day! For many of you this will be the first time...

Don’t Be Disappointed This Mother’s Day

Don’t Be Disappointed This Mother’s Day

Can you believe it’s May? It’s hard to believe that we are nearly a quarter of the way through 2024! As mothers we often hear the phrase “time is a thief,” and while I don’t...

A New Era in Newport

A New Era in Newport

April 8, 2024 During the months following our move to Dallas in 2022, I went through an internal battle. The prior 10 years of running NMS had been the most fulfilling of my life...

The Women Helping New Mom School Make History

The Women Helping New Mom School Make History

March is women’s history month – a month dedicated to honoring women’s pivotal roles in American History. At NMS, we believe there is no role more pivotal to society than that of...