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New mama diaries: 4-month check-in

’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Watch Diddy start to sweat when Ellen convinces him his teen daughters are dating

You can see the actual beads of perspiration forming on his forehead, poor guy.

The pandemic drastically increased rates of postpartum depression. Dr. Harvey Karp shares what could help mothers now

And it’s not just PPD rates that are rising: Postpartum anxiety and post-traumatic stress are up, too.

These are our favorite 25 celebrity baby names of all time

Here are some of our favorites!

No doula? No problem—experts share how to advocate for yourself during pregnancy

Yes, you can still advocate for yourself, even without a doula.

Rihanna is a mama! Here’s everything we know about mom & baby

Rihanna first debuted her pregnancy in January.

What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for women who experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss

Roe v. Wade is about more than just abortion. It is about reproductive rights. It is about health care for women.

Mom who gave birth mid-flight gives baby the PERFECT middle name

The baby came earlier than expected.

Yes my body has changed—but it’s not open for your comments

This is my “mom-bod." And I am beyond proud of it. After all, I played the part. So why not look it, too?

A love letter to my postpartum body

I am learning the language of loving you. Because after all, you made me a mother.

Encanto’s writer & co-director Charise Castro Smith on the pressures of being the “first”

Charise Castro Smith, the first LatinX woman to co-direct a Disney animated feature, joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast to talk about imposter syndrome, "Encanto" and priorities.

New federal law bans the sale of unsafe sleep products

No more crib bumpers or inclined sleepers.

The village is there, but you might have to look for it

I knew that if I wanted my village to show up, I needed to send out a call.

I’m the primary breadwinner—and I still shoulder most of the housework

According to this year's State of Motherhood survey, I'm not alone.

AAP warns parents against using DIY infant formula

Here’s what a pediatrician recommends doing instead.

U.S. women’s soccer team will FINALLY earn equal pay thanks to historic agreement

The U.S. Women's National Team filed an equal-pay lawsuit three years ago.

To the mom raising a child with a rare disease—I see you

You are not alone. None of this is your fault, and there are people out there who can relate to what you are going through.

Nick Jonas hilariously nails the ‘unsolicited advice’ dilemma every new parent endures

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas confirmed they welcomed their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogate in January.

It’s time to stop asking women when they’re having a(nother) baby

Let’s open the dialogue about women’s experiences with pregnancy loss, infertility and ideas around family and motherhood.