Heather Marcoux

Heather Marcoux was formerly the Senior News Editor for Motherly. She lives in Canada with her partner and child.

Life

What went viral this week: A mom gets her doctorate + a BFF photoshoot

Here are the stories that made us smile this week.

Parenting

These powerful viral photos prove feeding a baby is beautiful no matter how you do it

Breast, bottle or tube, mama's love is the best supplement.

Baby Shopping Guide

The Willow pump just got even better with a reusable milk container!

Bye bye bags.

Holidays

5 ways parents can help fight climate change—now

Greta Thunberg gave an impassioned speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit this week, and her words hit many parents right in the heart.

Career & Money

Michelle Williams’ powerful Emmy speech is inspiring working moms everywhere

She makes a call for equal pay—and we're here for it.

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Saying ‘breast is best’ oversimplifies a complicated issue for mothers

It makes mothers feel guilty unnecessarily.

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

The pressure to exclusively breastfeed is hurting mothers’ mental health

Research shows there's a link between mothers with negative breastfeeding experiences and symptoms of depression.

Career & Money

The Wing’s Audrey Gelman makes history as first visibly pregnant CEO on a business magazine cover

You can't be what you can't see.

Car Seat Safety

WAYB recalls foldable Pico Travel Car Seat: What parents need to know

A break in the headrest support tubes sparks recall.

Career & Money

Childcare workers make less than Amazon delivery drivers, on average

What does it say about our society that we value the delivery of consumer goods more than we value care work?

Life

What went viral this week: A new dad supports his wife during birth in an emotional video and more

These are the stories that made us smile this week.

Postpartum

These powerful + honest postpartum photos are changing how mothers see themselves

The Life After Birth project is changing the way we look at and talk about postpartum bodies.