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My Job Offers No Maternity Leave, and Short-Term Disability Isn't an Option for Me: Advice?
Advice, Pregnancy

My Job Offers No Maternity Leave, and Short-Term Disability Isn’t an Option for Me: Advice?

A mom-to-be writes in asking for advice about maternity leave. She says she and her boyfriend are expecting their first child in December. Her job does not offer paid maternity leave. She looked into adding short-term disability into her benefits package at work, but due to the circumstances, her pregnancy is considered a “pre-existing condition” and would not be covered. Looking into private insurance has not yielded any good options either. What can this mom-to-be do?

My 9-Month-Old Baby Hasn't Been Able to Poop in 5 Days: Advice?
Advice

My 9-Month-Old Baby Hasn’t Been Able to Poop in 5 Days: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her infant daughter. She says her 9-month-old baby hasn’t pooped in five days. “She pushes and cries” but nothing happens. This mom is waiting to get in at her pediatrician’s office, but in the meantime, she is wondering if any moms have advice for her. She’s tried all of the best recommendations she could find already, but nothing seems to work.

I'm a Single Mom Who Is Ready to Buy Her First House: How Should I Start This Process?
Advice, Parenting

I’m a Single Mom Who Is Ready to Buy Her First House: How Should I Start This Process?

A single mom writes in asking for advice about how to buy her first house. This 23-year-old mom has a son and currently lives with her mom and stepdad. She receives no financial support from her son’s party father, nor does she want financial support from him. She wants to buy a house on her own for her and her son. But she doesn’t know where to start. Any advice for this single mom and first-time homebuyer?

My Partner Cheated on Me But Now Says He Wants to 'Work on It': Advice?
Advice, Relationships

My Partner Cheated on Me But Now Says He Wants to ‘Work on It’: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her partner. She has been with her partner for 8 years, and they have 3 children together. Earlier this year, her partner had a one-night stand and told her about it the following day. At the time, he told her that he loved her but was no longer “in love” with her. He then changed his tune and told her he wants to work on saving their relationship. This mom is conflicted about what to do.

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