Posts by Sydni Ellis, Author at Motherly
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Sydni Ellis

Woman in labor at hospital evidence-backed ways to prevent perineal tears during birth

5 evidence-backed ways to prevent perineal tears during birth

Recent research has changed the way we think about perineal tears and episiotomies.

Little girl doing homework

This mom of a first-grader is ALL of us trying to figure out our kids’ homework

“At first I thought I was losing my mind. I was like, ‘What am I missing here?’”

Girl on phone

Cyberbullying is linked to eating disorders in kids: here’s what parents need to know

A study of 10-to-14-year-olds determined adolescent victims of cyberbullying were twice as likely to exhibit eating disorder symptoms.

Woman rubbing feet together in bed

Do you always rub your feet together before sleep? There’s a reason for that

“Physical movements, including this behavior, help relax the body when tired and stressed."

pregnant woman walking down the street - curb walking to induce labor

Does curb walking induce labor? Here’s what experts want you to know

An OB-GYN and a midwife offer details on curb walking—including when to start and how to do it safely.

newborn baby held by mother while bedsharing - cosleeping and bedsharing

What’s the difference between co-sleeping and bed-sharing? 

The terms are often used interchangeably, but are actually very different.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds with big family on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Blake Lively expecting baby number 4 is a big deal in normalizing big families

People shouldn't concern themselves with other's reproductive choices, and that includes the choice to have several kids.

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