Liner Notes

A new magazine from Juno for everything you ever wanted to know about pregnancy and childbirth (and maybe some stuff you didn’t)

Featured First Person




The power of midwives

How I — and many other mothers — formed a deeply intimate relationship with a midwife during the birthing process.

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Fact Sheet




How to find a midwife

If you’re wondering how to find a midwife, begin by learning about the services they offer. Using midwives and doulas is becoming a more common practice, especially among women choosing an alternative birth plan. Learn how to find the best midwife or doula.

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The benefits of a postpartum doula

When you’re pregnant, a doula acts as a coach, advisor, and guide to all things birth related. Having a doula postpartum is another way a doula can assist you. A doula who offers postpartum services can ease the experience of having a newborn.

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Breastfeeding tips for first-time moms

In this article, we’ll focus on breastfeeding tips for first-time moms, including how to find the right position and warning signs to look out for.

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Stages of childbirth: What to expect in labor and how to cope

By understanding the stages of childbirth, you can know what to expect in labor and how to cope. This helps many women and their partners have an easier birth experience.

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First Person




The reluctant breastfeeder

I was stuck breastfeeding a toddler, and though it had its moments, I didn’t know how to stop.

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It’s OK not to be OK

With two young boys, a stressful pregnancy, and a health scare, everything was already hard—and PPD was the bitter icing on the cake.

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Striking a balance

I thought I’d go back to work after my son was born, but I didn’t—and it took some getting used to

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Reviews




Intimina KegelSmart Trainer: A review

Sick of doing Kegels? Try a sleek training device that helps you target the right muscles and tracks your progress.

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Brandless pantyliners: A review

$1.50 for 22 pantyliners? Is the price too good to be true? One self-proclaimed pantyliner connoisseur thinks Brandless pantyliners are some of the best she has ever used.

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NMES devices: A review

Bored of Kegels? See if a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device is right for you.

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Postpartum




My confinement month

Following Chinese tradition, for 30 days after birth, I ate pigs’ feet, didn’t bathe, let my body recover, and bonded with my baby.

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Postpartum beauty products every new mama should try

Finding the right postpartum beauty products probably isn’t high on your to-do list, which is why we did all the work for you. From skincare to hygiene products, here are a few of our favorite postpartum beauty products.

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Learning to love again after childbirth

The birth of a child can be mind-blowingly positive, but it can have a lasting impact on a marriage.

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My postpartum darkness

You expect life to return to normal after giving birth—but often, it doesn’t. Especially when it comes to postpartum urinary incontinence

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Column




Learning to love again after childbirth

The birth of a child can be mind-blowingly positive, but it can have a lasting impact on a marriage.

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