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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

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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News

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

"They actually were saying that [Kailowa] was going to be born on that day," Nauzhae recalled.

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

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.

Parenting

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

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

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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. 21, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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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. 21, 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. 21, 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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Motherly Stories

How my baby’s NICU journey changed me as a mom

I did what they told me for years I couldn't do. I got pregnant and gave birth to our little girl. And yet, it wasn't the redemption story I'd imagined in my mind.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Motherly Stories, Baby Health

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Motherly Stories

What I wish I had known about the emotional adjustment to motherhood

First, it will be hard in ways you never expected.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023

Motherly Stories, Postpartum

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Celebrity News

Meghan Markle reveals the terrifying story about Archie’s nursery catching on fire when he was just 4 months old

If the first episode is any indication, the Duchess of Sussex's new podcast is going to be amazing.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022

Celebrity News

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Viral & Trending

This viral TikTok about prepping for active shooter drills is a new, heartbreaking back-to-school reality

"Now, show me how you use your bulletproof backpack."

Updated Aug. 24, 2022

Viral & Trending

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News

Companies are cutting parental leave—why doesn’t the U.S. value families?

We are raising the next generation of humans. Let’s start treating that responsibility with the respect and support that it deserves.

Updated Aug. 29, 2022

News, Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

I need a break from my kid—and that doesn’t make me a bad mom

It makes me human.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Motherly Stories, Self Care

The Motherly Podcast

This is Motherhood: Christie Cronan of “Raising Whasians” on her multicultural family

“Depression is a part of who I am. If we can't talk about who we are, then what are we doing?”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

The Motherly Podcast

Parenting

First day of school drop off: 6 things you can do to ease their jitters

5. Be gentle on yourself

Updated Jul. 09, 2024

Parenting

Career & Money

Here’s how much inflation has added to the cost of raising a child

Thanks to inflation, the cost of having kids in the U.S. has ballooned.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Career & Money, Fertility Prep More, News

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Celebrity News

Michael Bublé welcomes his 4th child with wife Luisana—and her sweet name will make you swoon

The proud parents announced her arrival with the sweet caption, "From love comes life, light and her."

Updated Aug. 24, 2022

Celebrity News, Fertility Prep More

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

I’m a chemical engineer creating the first formula that mirrors breastmilk—and I need your help

We are using the power of science to help babies access much-needed nutrition that's currently available only through breastfeeding.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Children's Health

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Women's Health

Yes, pregnant women can eat some types of sushi: Here’s what an OB-GYN wants you to know

Here’s how to have your sushi and eat it, too.

Updated Aug. 30, 2023

Women's Health, Pregnancy

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Motherly Stories

Cousins are a priceless gift that keeps on giving

The cousin bond is such a gift, and I will do whatever I can to nurture this bond for my kids.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Motherly Stories, Relationships

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Motherly Stories

We all want our kids to ‘be happy’—but what if they’re not?

I want my kid to be happy, but I also want him to experience the range of emotions that life offers. And I want him to be able to talk about those experiences with me.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Motherly Stories

Moms accomplish more when we don’t tear each other down

Because we already have it tough enough as is.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Motherly Stories, Community & Friendship

Travel

Yes, after kids, vacations become trips—so take a solo mom vacation

A wellness retreat in Mexico reintroduced me to a 'vacation'—one I took totally alone.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Travel, Fertility Prep More, Self Care

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The skincare/makeup hybrid that instantly makes me look less tired

After 25 years of research, I may have found the answer.

Updated Aug. 31, 2022

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty

Career & Money

We need to admit that the ‘choice’ to be a stay at home mom is a privilege not all moms get

"The price of childcare is a burden on many American families. With costs eclipsing $1,000 a month (per kid!), childcare accounts for roughly 21% of the US median income for a family of three."

Updated Sep. 20, 2023

Career & Money, Motherly Stories