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Woman "wasn't ready" for a baby so gets a dog—it ends as expected
"I didn't want screaming children so now I have two toy breed dogs that scream when they hear the wind," one user commented.
Ashley St. Clair gives update on Elon Musk's response to alleged 13th child
While the billionaire has not responded to reports he has a new baby, St. Clair has urged him to "publicly acknowledge his parental role."
Mom reads to baby since day 1, can't cope with what happens one year later
Klaudia Manska, 26, told Newsweek that her 14-month-old doesn't have "any screen time." She said: "I wanted to replace it with something meaningful."
New mom takes baby somewhere she's convinced "will divide opinions"
Ella Williamson hopes her efforts will inspire other new moms to "do something a bit more interesting" on maternity leave.
Aunt shows baby nephew video of himself crying, response goes viral
The moment the baby realizes that he may have overreacted has racked up over 605,000 views on TikTok.
New parents find ingenious way to fit nursery into tiny NYC loft apartment
Yulia, 35, from Manhattan, told Newsweek: "We decided to sacrifice some living space to build an extra room and love how it turned out."
Mom films as dad's first time carrying baby backfires: "I was embarrassed"
Mila Minotti said she was left "a little shocked" by what happened with her partner as they left the hospital that day.
Dad-of-three's reaction to wife "unexpectedly" pregnant again caught on cam
The couple's third child had just turned 1 and was still being breastfed, so the news that another baby was due came as a shock.
Donald Trump congratulates Patrick and Brittany Mahomes on new baby
The president sent a message to the couple ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl.
Dad accused of leaving his two kids under 5 'home alone,' internet furious
"I begged my husband to just admit it, to stop treating me like an idiot, and to stop accusing our son of lying," the mom said.
Mom struggling with baby's sleep invents wild solution—it works instantly
A joke gift that Emma Cruickshank purchased for her boyfriend a few years back has been given a whole new lease of life.
Daughter asks mom for her baby pictures, but there's one problem: "Oops"
Marisa Ritter noticed a familiar trend with all the photos she had of her daughter Rosaline when she was a baby.
Dad putting toddler to bed doesn't go to plan—and baby cam captures it all
What made the footage all the more remarkable was the toddler's response to the chaos around them.
Mom has home birth—later watches video back and realizes what dog was doing
Nichol Gerber told Newsweek that Penny has been "in tune" with her throughout her pregnancy but what happened was still a surprise.
Woman telling pregnant sister her baby name choice is "ridiculous" backed
"Your sister needed to hear it," a response to the original poster's Reddit post reads in part.
Fury at MIL's 5-word response after new mom stops breastfeeding
"It's none of her business," a response to the original poster's Reddit post reads in part.
Woman slammed for scrutiny over sister-in-law's pregnancy: "Bullying"
"They both want full apologies from the both of us for 'bullying,'" the woman wrote on social media.
Gen z dad not helping wife with chores after maternity leave ended backed
Kate Daly, a relationship expert, told Newsweek that "[both parents should] strive to share responsibilities where possible to prevent burnout and resentment."
Baby found on Texas Street with umbilical cord still attached
A baby was found abandoned on the street in San Antonio during the cold snap last week and was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Woman "in shock" at way Doctor revealed baby's sex against her wishes
Al Sheahan tried to stop the doctor from confirming the news but by then it was already too late.
Do newborn babies really have a unique smell? Expert says down to genes
Robert Pattinson didn't believe that newborn babies had a specific smell until he became a father. A parenting expert has explained why.
Woman who refused to drive sick husband with 104 fever to the ER backed
"If it were just him and I, I would've totally said yes let's go," the original poster wrote in her Reddit post.
Nurse reveals wildest things dads say in the delivery room
Sydney, who is a labor and delivery nurse, told Newsweek: "I was shocked to hear dads say these things."
Is baby brain real? Pregnancy changes whopping 95% of gray matter
These changes to the brain are linked to hormone fluctuations and the psychological wellbeing of mothers after giving birth.
Woman goes down slide with baby, captures immediate regret in slo-mo
The incident served as an important reminder to think carefully about what to wear when venturing into a children's play area.
"Insensitive" son refusing to honor grieving dad's baby name demand praised
"I told him that has nothing to do with what we name our child," the original poster wrote in his Reddit post.
Couple seeks advice after "tricking" neighbors into thinking they have baby
"This is so innocent and sweet," a response to the original poster's Reddit post reads in part.
1 in 3 say their partner acts like a baby when sick
A survey has revealed the most common attitudes that people observe in partners struck by seasonal illness.
Woman caught on doorbell camera doing sweetest thing for friend in labor
Tiffany Remington has known Kathleen Cole since they were six and wanted to make her friend's motherhood journey as smooth as possible.
Woman reveals pregnancy at family photo shoot, unprepared "cringe" reaction
Kaitlyn Ragland told Newsweek her family were "happy" once the news sunk in, but their initial reaction was an unexpected one.
