My preeclampsia symptoms started with swelling and high blood pressure before quickly progressing to severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Here’s what I experienced, what I almost dismissed, and what I wish I had known.

Wondering what you actually need before bringing your baby home? After two babies, these are the newborn essentials I’d buy for the first three months and the popular baby products I’d skip.

If you’ve searched for a hospital bag must haves, you’ve probably found lists that make it seem like you need to pack for a week-long vacation. Your own pillow. Your own towels. A portable fan. Multiple outfits. Postpartum supplies. Makeup. Snacks. A sound machine. After having two babies, my biggest piece of advice is much simpler: you really do not need that much. It’s the same philosophy I have about building a baby registry: start with less and focus on what you’ll actual