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Often-overlooked pregnancy side effect can cause lasting damage — when to seek help

Roughly 31% to 62% of pregnant women suffer from it. Compare that to the 4% to 5% of the general adult population who develop it.

How to maximize your chances of pregnancy — and when to seek help

Age is the most significant factor affecting a woman’s fertility — but there are a few ways to tilt the scales in her favor.

NYC mom refuses to fly 'privileged' kids first class to build character — and people had a lot to say about this

"Flying coach with my kids is one of the many ways I encourage my children to be uncomfortable..."

Over 121K children’s squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie's recalled over asbestos fears

"Risk of serious injury or death from asbestos exposure,” warns the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

The real reason parents are spending $10K to 'game' school exams

It is not just parents who want — or need — the diagnoses for their children. Schools do too, and it's an indictment of a broken system.

Walmart forced to ban workers under 18 under federal labor law as summer job season nears 

Your teen might need a new summer or after-school gig.

High doses of popular supplement in pregnancy may boost kids' school performance

Moms-to-be try to do everything they can to have a healthy pregnancy, such as taking the right prenatal vitamins, exercising and visiting their doctor often.

Former Navy SEAL has some surprising advice for parents

Elite sniper instructor Brandon Webb says many moms and dads are 'just f--king up' their kids.

Your kid's more likely to eat vegetables if you stick to an easy healthy habit during pregnancy

Children typically need between 1 and 3 cups of vegetables daily for vitamins, minerals and fiber that support growth, brain development and long-term health.

'Wine mom' culture destroyed my ability to parent — and turned me into an addict

"'Mommy has to have her juice box.' It’s all very cutesy and fun … until it’s not.” 

5 parenting mistakes that can shorten your kid's life

A pediatrician revealed common mistakes parents make that can seriously harm their kids' health, setting them up for long-term health problems and even early death.

Mom gives heartwarming update on her son who fell into a coma after inhaling cake powder

A Gold Coast mom has shared a heartwarming update after her toddler fell into a coma following a horror baking incident two weeks ago.

Meet the parents banning all screen time — even the news —to protect kids

“It can open kids up to spending their time in all kinds of creative ways,” one mom told The Post.

Parenting experts reveal why the 'cereal for breakfast' generation is struggling in adulthood

While "cereal for breakfast kids" or "latchkey kids" are often praised for their hyper-independence, serious issues can arise as they age into adulthood — and parent children of their own.

'AI babies' are being conceived in 'previously impossible' ways — all about the new IVF tech

“We wouldn't have been able to even have a baby together if it wasn't for AI,” one dad-to-be told The Post. “So we’re very grateful.”

If America wants to increase birth rates, we need to mandate national paid maternity leave

American birth rates are declining at alarming rates. Mandating paid family leave could reverse this.

I had a baby at 54 via surrogate — this is the dark truth of how it almost destroyed my life

“The fact that I did not instantly bond with a son I didn’t carry felt like the ultimate taboo."