The feeding of baby mammals is biologically designed to be done from the mother’s body. Humans are no exception. While people in some societies have sexualized human mammary tissue, it’s intended purpose is still feeding babies. But because of the social stigma given to breasts, breastfeeding itself came under attack leading to entire generations being […] More
Having a baby involves a lot of planning for the big arrival. The last thing expectant parents need is someone throwing a spanner in the works. A soon-to-be mum turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over her mother’s announcement regarding her labor and birth. Yllomee asked: “AITA for not allowing […] More
Coming up with baby names is a huge challenge. Once a name is agreed upon, it is usually shrouded in secrecy for fear the name isn’t used by anyone else. But once the newborn arrives and the name is announced, all bets are off, and loved ones can focus on celebrating the new addition to […] More
A new addition to the family can be exciting for the entire family. But for the primary caregiver(s), it’s also exhausting. So the last thing most new parents want is an uninvited guest who makes more work for them. But should first time grandparents get a free pass on waiting to be invited over? What […] More
Content Warning: Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) Having a baby is an incredibly beautiful moment in a couple’s life, and society tells them that it should be among the very happiest moments of their life, as well. But pregnancy, childbirth, and the early months of parenthood are so incredibly taxing that unexpected issues […] More
Redditor Gold-Leg4903 has a complicated relationship with her mother-in-law. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) MIL has a track record of coming across as not “the nicest person” and “judgmental.” In fact, before meeting her the first time, the OP was warned by her husband’s cousin that she had “impossibly high standards.” This turned out to be […] More
The birth of a baby is an exciting time for a family, but occasionally it can bring out some negative energy amongst family members. Redditor Comfortable-Fall4478 recently became a grandmother, but this happy occasion has taken a turn. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) daughter-in-law, the mother of the newborn, has exhibited a bit of a cold […] More
Have you ever heard someone claim they’re a “little OCD,” but what they describe is being organized or a perfectionist? The difference between these harmless traits and clinical obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is one can lead to annoyance or increased stress, but the other is debilitating. OCPD is a pervasive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and […] More
Any parent will admit that, while it’s an incredibly exciting time, the first pregnancy is always going to be a scary experience. There are far too many unknown variables and first-time experiences for it not to be, reasoned the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Potential_Ratio2775 was excited for her first baby to come in […] More
Redditor ZealousidealTea5062 and her husband are new parents. The joyous couple was told by their pediatrician to limit baby kisses to just themselves for the first several weeks. This, understandably, was met with disappointment from family excited to meet the newest member. Notably, the Original Poster’s (OP’s) mother-in-law took issue with this rule. This caused […] More
Keeping a name in the family is a special honor for loved ones since passed. Redditor DesignerAnimal613 intentionally named her son after her grandfather by giving her baby boy her grandfather’s name as his middle name. But apparently the Original Poster (OP) wasn’t the only one with this idea. The OP’s sister-in-law just found out […] More
Redditor pregnantthw is expecting her first baby with her husband, and a recent conversation about maternity/paternity leave turned into an argument. The fight left the Original Poster (OP) reeling and questioning her entire relationship. Ultimately the OP went to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) for some clarity. She asked: “AITA for telling my husband […] More
