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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.

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.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom holding baby against her shoulder

It’s Science: Babies know exactly what hugs from mama mean

Babies as young as four months old know what your hug means.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
mom and son playing with sand on the beach, thinking about the psychological benefits of family vacations

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.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

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.

Updated Nov. 29, 2021

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.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022
mom throwing daughter above head on the beach

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.

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
woman buttoning up shirt over pregnant belly

It’s true—you can get pregnant if you’re already pregnant

Just when you thought pregnancy couldn't be more fascinating...

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

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.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
pregnant woman looking down and holding belly - breast growth in pregnancy

Your breast growth in pregnancy might predict your baby’s sex

Plus, here's how your baby's sex impacts your breast milk composition.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Why ‘mom brain’ is actually a superpower

SCIENCE CONFIRMS: Motherhood changes your brain and makes it more powerful. Read…

Updated May. 03, 2023

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."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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