It’s Science
From breastmilk to brain development, researchers are making huge strides in understanding the science of motherhood. Get the scoop at Motherly.
Here’s how to raise kids who tell the truth, according to science
This is the one proven way to raise honest kids.
Scientists found an easy way to get your toddler to eat more veggies
Is your little one in a veggie slump, mama? This simple trick could get them eating more greens in no time.
It’s Science: Babies know exactly what hugs from mama mean
Babies as young as four months old know what your hug means.
It’s science: The benefits of nap time on your child’s brain development
Daytime napping in preschoolers is vital for memory consolidation.
It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over
Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.
It’s science: What happens to a guy’s brain when he becomes a dad
New moms aren't the only ones experiencing hormone changes.
She had cancer at 14 and was told she’d never have children—14 years later, she had her miracle baby
You may not know the name Nicole Shulz, but if you've ever seen the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, you know her story.
Climate change harms moms and babies—but we can do something about it right now
Climate change is a factor in worsening Black maternal health, but there's a solution.
It’s true—you can get pregnant if you’re already pregnant
Just when you thought pregnancy couldn't be more fascinating...
Lea Michele gets real about her pregnancy: “It was the lowest I’ve been in my entire life”
It just goes to show: You never know how anyone's path to parenthood truly unfolded.
Your breast growth in pregnancy might predict your baby’s sex
Plus, here's how your baby's sex impacts your breast milk composition.
5 lies I believed about being pregnant after 40
My joints are handling it just fine, thank you.
Newborns of COVID-19 positive mothers were born with antibodies—and this could be huge
Plus, an explainer on how the body's immune system works.
What is ‘parentese’? How we talk to babies has a dramatic effect on their future vocabulary
It's called 'parentese' and it's vital for language development.
Why ‘mom brain’ is actually a superpower
SCIENCE CONFIRMS: Motherhood changes your brain and makes it more powerful. Read…
Study: More than one-third of children with COVID-19 are asymptomatic
New study suggests reported COVID-19 cases are "likely just the tip of the iceberg."
Cannabis bill passes congress, but pregnant + nursing women should avoid it
The federal prohibition on cannabis may be ending but this is just the beginning of researching the drug's impact on pregnancy + breastfeeding.
Hate needles? New research shows how to lower vaccine pain by 40%
Hint: It's free and easy.
New research proves it: Dads get more ‘me time’ than moms
As much as 9 hours more per week.
Ciara almost needed a cane during her third pregnancy
She was in so much pain.