Life

Dear second baby: I see you, I hear you and I love you, too

As the second-born, you get the privilege of not being the "guinea pig."

To my struggling friend—I am here for you

We have all been undone. We can hold space for them because we get it.

It’s science: An element in breast milk can help prevent—and may cure—cancers

"14% to 19% of all childhood leukemia cases may be prevented by breastfeeding for six months or more."

Pete Buttigieg’s mental health plan comes as mothers are dying by overdose + suicide

Buttigieg thinks he can "prevent 1 million deaths of despair by 2028" by giving Americans more access to mental health and addictions services.

Motherly 2020

Motherly is committed to covering all relevant presidential candidate plans as we…

The Pumpkin Spice Latte comes back next week!

Mark your calendar for August 27th.

Watch out Amazon—Hullabaloo Book Company is here 📚

This children's book gifting site is such an easy and brilliant way to find a special birthday or baby shower gift.

What went viral this week: Two fathers who are #dadgoals + mamas helping mamas

Wait until you see this daddy-daughter "spa day" 😂

How to handle student loans while on maternity leave

Here are the options available to student loan borrowers.

9 phrases busy mamas can say to inspire productivity

1. "My kids come first, but so do I."

This separated immigrant mom hasn’t been able to breastfeed her baby for 2 weeks

They haven't let her pump, either.

Could you stay this little, for just one more minute?

Could you call me "Mama" instead of "Mom" for just one more minute?

Dear mama sitting in the NICU: Sometimes you’ll fall apart and that’s okay

You will find strength you didn't know you had.

Doulas are not welcome with this OBGYN—and it is wrong on so many levels

My concern is with the culture that got us here.

Paid leave + beyond: 11 companies that have amazing benefits for working parents 👏

They get it.

Your first day of school is a first for me, too

I've been acting fine with it this whole time, but to be honest, it tugs at my heart knowing how fleeting your youth is.

Now that all my kids are in school, where does that leave me?

Once the carefree days of summer are over—a new chapter begins.

Here’s what to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant

Certain foods can either improve or weaken fertility and sperm quality.