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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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‘The village’ is great, but the ‘parenting safety net’ is better

This isn’t your Mom Squad, nor is it the proverbial "village" that everyone talks about. Though those things are very important too.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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Kelly Osbourne says her friends and family judge her for choosing not to breastfeed

I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild]."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Are you experiencing toxicity in the workplace? Here are 5 ways to rise above and prosper

So what can you do to remain positive if you find yourself in this type of situation?

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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A letter to my firstborn before your sibling arrives

We’re stepping out of our old life into a new one. I’m excited to add another to our family, but I'm grieving, too.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

"Please get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer."

Updated May. 10, 2023
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Mandy Moore’s struggle to get a few minutes of peace to take maternity photos of baby #2 is SO relatable

"With a toddler and a husband on the road, it’s been a challenge to find time to mark this season of my life but baby boy is more than worth it."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Children exposed to storms like Hurricane Ian in utero are more likely to have mental health issues

New research on stress in pregnancy underscores that protecting your mental health is just as important as protecting your physical health.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
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Christina Ricci says she and her 8-year-old son are still co-sleeping

We can ALL relate to the different sleeping habits of our children, that's for sure.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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First-time mamas reach milestones, too—right alongside their baby

We are growing up together by experiencing the same moments from two very different lenses.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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Is it OK to go through your kid’s phone?

Doctors weigh in on this sensitive topic.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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Hayden Panettiere says signing over custody of her daughter was ‘the most heartbreaking thing’

"Because of the way that it was done, it was very upsetting," she continues. "I mean, it was the worst signing those papers, the most heartbreaking thing I've ever, ever had to do in my life."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Two words that can radically improve a new mama’s life: Meal Train

While there are tons of things that you can gift to new parents, consider the gift of taking a load off of their shoulders.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
mother looking at baby in snoo working on snoo weaning

Dr. Harvey Karp shares how to wean from SNOO in 3 steps

Plus, the pediatrician, author and SNOO founder's best tips for making crib-sleep easier.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
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Meghan Trainor says nurses implied her antidepressants may have caused her son’s NICU stay

"They kept asking me if I was on antidepressants during the pregnancy, and I was, but on the lowest dose possible, and all my doctors said it was safe and wouldn't affect him."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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This is Motherhood: #WeAllGrow Latina founder Ana Flores on creating community and parenting by example

“I am going to be her best model, so I need to be very conscious and aware of that every single time.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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25 enchanting girl names that start with ‘T’

Find the baby name that feels right for your precious little treasure.

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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