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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
Teaching about periods

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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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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Hooray, mate—new episodes of ‘Bluey’ have landed!

Mom, Dad, Bingo, and Bluey are all set for more episodes.

Updated Jul. 12, 2023
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Jenny Slate on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, new motherhood and the promise of change

“It's a relief, I think, to understand that shifts are constant and that it's kind of nice to remember that there will be pain and there will be some sadness.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Khloé Kardashian is expecting her second baby with Tristan Thompson

The Kardashians star is going to be a mom of two with her ex, her rep confirmed.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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I’m the mom who wants a big family

I know this will mean having our work cut out for us, but with all of that comes lots more adventure, lots more laughter and lots more love.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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Airlines can no longer charge parents extra money for sitting next to their kids on airplanes

The Department of Transportation has released new guidelines regarding parents and kids under 13.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022
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Yes, I want more children—but I’m enjoying my only child for now

Because these moments only happen once. And as quickly as they come, they are gone just as fast.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Kim Kardashian is facing backlash for not respecting North’s boundaries

Last week, North West went viral for holding up a “STOP” sign at the paparazzi.

Updated Jul. 13, 2022
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6 unexpected ways pole-dancing class empowered me to love my body

How an ex stripper taught me to stop being so hard on my body and myself.

Updated Jul. 13, 2022
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What I wish people knew about raising a ‘wild’ child

Raising a "wild child" is not for the faint of heart.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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I took a solo babymoon and it made me a stronger mom-to-be

While I live for adventure, my husband is more of a homebody. I’m used to traveling without him. I don’t feel bad about it, and neither does he, because we’re both doing what we want to do.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Just because I’m a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean I have to do it all

While I notably spend more time at home, the responsibility of the household does not solely fall on or depend on me. 

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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What I wish people understood about raising biracial children

The racial climate of our society creates the responsibility for me to teach my children how the world perceives them: Black.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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This is Motherhood: Sexologist Shamyra Howard on navigating intimacy during and after pregnancy

“Understanding the difference between physical intimacy and sexual intimacy can make the world of a difference in a relationship.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Florence Pugh slams ‘vulgar’ men who body-shamed her for wearing a see-through dress

"Why are you so scared of breasts? Small? Large? Left? Right? Only one? Maybe none?"

Updated Jul. 12, 2022
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