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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

I learned to let go, respect and love my postpartum body

I looked down at my formerly-flat, newly-deflated belly after giving birth to my oldest son, and I thought to myself: is this what my body is going to be like, now? The changes your body experiences during and after pregnancy can be shocking, but I learned to find the beauty in it.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023

Motherly Stories, Postpartum

Baby Names

40 bright baby names that mean sun

If you love the feeling of sun kissed skin and warm sunny days, this list is for you!

Updated Mar. 03, 2022

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Parenting

6 ways to raise emotionally intelligent kids, according to a clinical psychologist

Emotional intelligence is critically important to our success and overall health. But how do you foster this emotional growth in your child?

Updated Nov. 16, 2022

Parenting, Child

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Motherly Stories

Mamas in Ukraine—and around the world—achieve the impossible

And while she was acknowledging her own pain she also said, “I could be giving birth in Ukraine right now—someone probably is doing that right now.” Women give birth in war zones, in hiding, in abusive homes, sometimes completely alone.

Updated Sep. 13, 2022

Motherly Stories, Birth, Life

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Health & Wellness

Gender-affirming care for trans youth is life-saving care

Removing access to that care can have dire consequences.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Life, Mental Health, News

Stay-at-home mom: young mom and daughter looking in mirror

Life

What I wish I knew about being a stay-at-home mom

If I could rewind the clock, there are a few things I wish I could tell my new-stay-at-home-mom-self. But of course, I can’t. So instead I’ll say them to you.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Life, Fertility Prep More, Motherly Stories, Work & Motherhood

Life

Mama, when the news breaks your heart

How are you talking to your little ones about the news?

Updated Sep. 13, 2022

Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

Teen

6 essential apps that will keep your tweens safe online

Keep an eye on online social media, chat, and online interactions with these parent-friendly apps.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Teen, Parenting

Our Partners

10 tips to make the transition from toddler room to big kid room a breeze

This is the start of an exciting new chapter!

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Our Partners

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Our Partners

Turn your toddler’s room from a cluttered mess into an organized oasis in 6 (easy!) steps

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022

Our Partners

Baby Names

45+ baby names that mean wisdom, intelligent and brilliance

Plus, names that mean knowledge, intelligent and brilliance.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Baby Names, Fertility Prep More, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Oh baby! Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are expecting their second child

Looks like Willa is going to be a big sister!

Updated Mar. 03, 2022

Celebrity News, News

Black History Month

To the Black birth workers

Your impact and legacy does not go unnoticed.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Black History Month, Life, This Is Birth

Parenting

Time-lapse shows the many roles that moms juggle in a day

Mamas really don't get enough credit.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022

Parenting, Video

Mental Health

What to say (and what not to say) to the mama who’s struggling with PPD or PPA

Can’t find the right words? We can help.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Mental Health, Fourth Trimester

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Motherly Stories

Tonight, I’ll hold my baby close

Mothers elsewhere, everywhere, hold a weight so unfathomable every waking hour—their children, those guns, the amount of 'fight' left in their bones.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

Celebrity News

Scarlett Johansson hilariously explains thongs and panty lines to her 7-year-old

You'll love this hilarious conversation she had with her 7-year-old daughter Rose about panty lines.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Birth Stories

These photos from a trans father’s home birth are stunning 😍

"When I saw the photos I suddenly got the sense that they need to be out there, as they represent so well two causes very close to my heart: normalization of home birth and normalization of trans and non-binary people giving birth."

Updated Oct. 18, 2020

Birth Stories, Birth, Pregnancy