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From breastmilk to brain development, researchers are making huge strides in understanding the science of motherhood. Get the scoop at Motherly.

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It’s science: How you use social media may be associated with your parenting style

Whether you share your kid’s photos on social media may relate to how you parent.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
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Pregnant or TTC? New research shows just how important heart health is

Pregnancy places added stress on the heart—and a new study shows a link between fertility treatments and a higher risk for heart conditions.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
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Most kids under 5 are getting too much screen time, study finds

And this was before the pandemic. Eliminating ads from kids’ programming and apps would help, researchers say.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Study finds some C-section babies may not need routine antibiotics

The findings can help prevent giving some infants unnecessary antibiotics at birth.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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I’m a climate scientist: Here’s how climate change directly impacts mothers and babies

We must confront the truth about how climate change harms pregnant women. 

Updated Apr. 06, 2022
A newborn and his mother at maternity ward

Where does the placenta come from? We didn’t know either

The placenta is a fascinating organ you probably know little to nothing about.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
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Gestational diabetes may not be linked to pregnancy weight gain, study says

Gaining weight during pregnancy can be normal and healthy, and knowing this might lower your anxiety, mama.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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There’s a scientific reason Grandmas love their grandkids so much

Research shows how grandmas' brains react to the sight of their grandkids.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
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It’s Science: Autoimmune disease occurs in way more women than men. Here’s why

Autoimmunity may be an unfortunate by-product of the complex immune response women need to get pregnant.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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The Covid vaccine does not affect fertility, but getting Covid does, study shows

We fact-checked the myths surrounding the Covid vaccine and fertility so you can make the most informed choices for your family.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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