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Microplastics in a plate

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
Nordstrom Sale

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
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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

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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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
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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
Ultrasound

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
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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
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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
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Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
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A neighbor, a hose, and a group of kids—this summer scene is melting hearts across the internet

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
Uterine transplant

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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10 common fibroids myths, dispelled by an ObGyn

You may be unfamiliar with uterine fibroids, yet 70 to 80% of women will develop fibroids by the time they are 50 years old. 

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Abortion bans could have unintended consequences for fertility treatments like IVF

Prohibiting abortion may make dealing with fertility challenges much harder.

Updated Aug. 05, 2022
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Motherhood comes with challenges—at every stage

It doesn't matter your age. It doesn’t matter when you first became a mom or when you gave birth to your last. It doesn’t matter if you’re a mom of one or of many.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Tom Brady raises eyebrows after saying the ‘hardest’ part of parenting is being rich

"It’s not the sleepless nights, the difficult decisions about their futures, or the grocery aisle tantrums—apparently for him, it’s being rich."

Updated Aug. 02, 2022
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This simple and satisfying nesting project is a great way to prep for your baby’s arrival

Keep your changing and feeding essentials on hand—and in style.

Updated Aug. 01, 2022
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As an ‘experienced mom,’ this is my best advice for creating a baby registry

Many sweet milestones are in the not too distant future. It helps to prepare now!

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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20 tried-and-true products to prioritize on your baby registry

Real parents back these products up with glowing reviews.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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Target’s Year of Benefits makes starting a baby registry even better

We're talking about months and months of perks!

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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Motherhood has made me stop seeing my hormones as the enemy—and recognize them as the miracle they are

Recognizing the way my body’s biology works has made me feel like a superhero.

Updated Aug. 10, 2022
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I learned how to share control with my kids in an unlikely way: a shopping app

We didn't have a framework of when to say yes for buying toys, or even how to make these decisions. Until now.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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‘Wren Eleanor’ TikTok controversy inspires moms everywhere to remove kids from social media

A toddler TikTok account with 17 million followers is attracting scrutiny from moms everywhere.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022
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3 ways to upgrade boring family activities to get kids moving

Learn how to gamify activities for your kids and get them excited about moving!

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Being a mom hasn’t hurt my career—it helped

From being consistent to praising publicly, criticizing privately, here are the parenting and leadership rules that I (try to) live by.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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What age should a kid get a phone? It may be later than you think

The debate over when to give kids smartphones is on.

Updated Feb. 09, 2023
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How to foster deeper connections with your baby

"Distractions are everywhere, and we often forget to ground ourselves before connecting with our baby so we can be fully present"

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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