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The Defense Department is months behind on addressing a new law’s mandate to fight pregnancy-related mood and anxiety disorders.

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A mother of two is defending her choice to practice extended, child-led breastfeeding as part of her holistic parenting approach, despite facing criticism online.

Here's what I wish I'd known.