It’s Science
From breastmilk to brain development, researchers are making huge strides in understanding the science of motherhood. Get the scoop at Motherly.
Cells can age up to two years faster during pregnancy, says study
But the findings may not be permanent.
Motherly instincts and love aren’t just human, they’re mammalian
Humans and whales share mammalian brains and social traits.
It’s science: Baby talk speeds up your child’s language development
A study out of the University of Edinburgh is proving that saying doggy instead of dog and night-night for goodnight is actually helping your baby learn language faster.
It’s Science: having the ‘right’ number of kids is different for every family
There's plenty of research to support whichever side of the equation you happen to be on.
8 Ways to Survive Pregnancy With a Toddler
Because parenting a toddler while pregnant is exhausting.
How I Overcame Body Image Issues During Pregnancy
Sakara Life co-founder Danielle Duboise tells us how she came to her Mother Self.
It’s science: Running late could mean you end up living a longer, healthier life
Something to remember when your toddler wants to zip up his own coat.
This mom’s viral post reminds us there’s nothing wrong with ordering pizza for dinner
Because there's more to motherhood than cooking and cleaning.
It’s science: Sugars found in breast milk can help fight off infection
These sugars are known as human milk oligosaccharides—or HMOs.
It’s science: Breast milk fights against bad bacteria
It's packed with immune cells.
It’s science: Reading the same books to your child over and over makes them smarter
The next time your preschooler hands you Llama, Llama for the millionth time, don't despair.
‘Parent mode’ may be hard-wired in our brains, say Harvard researchers
Different brain areas are in charge of particular aspects of parenting.
5 important tips to prevent Lyme disease in children
2. Use a natural tick repellent
It’s science: Women need time to birth—so doctors shouldn’t rush labor + delivery
We need to give labor more time to progress before intervening, says new study.
Which of the 8 kinds of intelligence does your child have?
Let go of those pesky comparisons and celebrate all kids and their strengths.
It’s science: infants learn better when we use ‘baby talk’
The tone of your voice can make all the difference.
Want better behaved kids? Tell them they’re SO loved
Science + your heart prove it’s the right thing to do.
It’s science: Breastfeeding can help protect against childhood obesity
For babies with a high birth-weight.
It’s science: Babies are smarter than you think
Just because your baby can’t talk doesn’t mean he can’t be logical, says a new study.