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How to stay cool during pregnancy: Real mom tips + smart new products

Updated Jun. 12, 2025

Our Partners, Pregnancy

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

Style

23 Motherly-approved deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

We browsed everything so you don't have to, and rounded up a selection of products we're more than willing to pay full price for.

Updated Jul. 14, 2025

Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Postpartum

New mom compares postpartum in a Mexican vs. American household—and the difference is everything

She opens up about the stark contrast between her American mother’s approach to postpartum and that of her Mexican mother-in-law, and how that difference reshaped her understanding of what new mothers truly need.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Postpartum, Birth

News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

Parenting, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

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News

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

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News

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

News

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, Safety

News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Work & Motherhood

Breastfeeding at work is hard. Here’s how employers can make it easier

Too many companies make it difficult or downright impossible for working moms to continue breastfeeding.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024

Work & Motherhood, Baby Feeding Tips

News

American moms are finally returning to the workforce after years of constant roadblocks

The rise of telecommuting has afforded everyone, especially moms, the flexibility to perform their jobs on more favorable terms.

Updated Aug. 30, 2023

News

Halloween

20 great Halloween costume ideas for siblings

These costumes go together like Mario and Luigi, Wednesday and Pugsley, or a rock, paper and scissors.

Updated Aug. 19, 2024

Halloween, Holidays

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Child Milestones

A psychologist’s tips for the mama sending her child to school for the first time

As you prepare your child for a transitional milestone, you should also prepare yourself.

Updated Aug. 29, 2023

Child Milestones, Parenting

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Motherly Stories

I’m learning a second language to connect with my child—here’s why

This is what we do to love our children: We choose to enter their world and remind them of how much they enrich ours.

Updated Aug. 29, 2023

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Celebrity News

Jessica Simpson says she’s ‘in denial’ about one of her kids walking in on her and her husband

"It's good to keep the romance there, even with three kids on top of our head."

Updated Aug. 29, 2023

Celebrity News

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Community & Friendship

Making—and keeping—mom friends is easier than you think, say Cat & Nat

You might just need to tweak your definition of friendship.

Updated Aug. 29, 2023

Community & Friendship, Self Care

Grandma is surprised in TikTok video of triplet reveal

Viral & Trending

You simply have to watch this grandma’s reaction to her child’s triplet pregnancy reveal

"Grandma is grandma-ing so hard, bless her heart."

Updated Aug. 31, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Health & Wellness

How to make hiking with kids actually fun—for everyone involved

You can help kids love hiking with the AllTrails family-friendly trails list, created exclusively for Motherly.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

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Women's Health

Does period underwear actually work? Study finds most period products have less capacity than advertised

Inaccurate absorbency claims may mask more serious health issues, researchers say.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Kristen Bell shares note from daughter about hair in the shower drain

Viral & Trending

Kristen Bell’s daughter hilariously roasts her for clogging up the shower drain

"How generous."

Updated Aug. 28, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Back To School

5 simple ways to head back to school sustainably

Have a more sustainable back-to-school season with these tips and tricks that reduce waste, save money, and protect the planet.

Updated Aug. 25, 2023

Back To School, Life

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Child Learn & Play

Yes, you can teach your kid to like audiobooks

Screen-free entertainment that can help build their reading comprehension? Yes, please.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Child Learn & Play, Child Shopping Guide

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Travel

7 best mother-son trips for an unforgettable time

Ready for some quality bonding time?

Updated Aug. 21, 2024

Travel

News

New survey shows 91% of women on LinkedIn report receiving unwanted sexual advances

About 91% of female LinkedIn users have received romantic advances or inappropriate messages at least once.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023

News

Women's Health

Zuranolone is a huge triumph for PPD—but it could negatively impact women’s health research

The first-ever FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression is a landmark achievement, but it could come at a high cost for women in more ways than one.

Updated Aug. 25, 2023

Women's Health, Postpartum