on our radar - august
BOOKMARK Akin is a curated directory of best-in-class doulas, midwives, acupuncturists, pelvic floor specialists, and more in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
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SHOP Ditch diaper rash. 4x more plant-based and with 2x the absorption layers, Kudos diapers are the only disposable diapers where baby's bum touches 100% doctor-recommended cotton all day instead of plastic. They let butts breathe, so you can too. partner
READ Both funny and heartbreaking, this raw and deft account of what it feels like to battle postnatal depression while learning to be a mother is the non-parenting parenting book that every new mom and dad should read.
LISTEN Wondering what exactly a perinatal psychiatrist does? Dr. Sarah Oreck, an L.A.-based Columbia University-trained psychiatrist, demystifies the process of getting help in this podcast episode where she explains the unexpected symptoms of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. mysha mom
SUPPORT South Brooklyn Mutual Aid donates diapers and supplies to more than 80 families each week. At a cost of $400+ per week, every little bit helps. Lend a hand to a fellow parent by donating to the 2021 diaper fund.
SHOP Navigating your city by bike just got a little easier thanks to this sleek child bike seat that seamlessly turns into a stroller. Designed in Sweden. Of course.
BOOK L.A.-based maternal wellness coach Brandy Joy Smith offers 1-on-1 and group coaching sessions around changing family dynamics, re-entering the workforce as a mom, and goal and boundary setting. mysha mom
SHOP The secondhand children's wear market is getting a boost with the addition of peer-to-peer sharing platform Kids O'Clock. Think TheRealReal and Depop, but with your favorite kiddo brands like Mini Rodini, Bobo Choses, and Misha & Puff.