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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

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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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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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Study finds some C-section babies may not need routine antibiotics

The findings can help prevent giving some infants unnecessary antibiotics at birth.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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19 of the sweetest Easter baskets that hold their treats in style

From custom Easter baskets they'll use for years to come to clever Easter basket alternatives that can be used long after the bunny hops away, we've rounded up some of the sweetest ways to hold their treats

Updated Mar. 12, 2025
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Wife of LA Rams’ wide receiver goes into labor mid-Super Bowl

Van Jefferson and his wife, Samaria, welcomed their second baby together on on Super Bowl Sunday!

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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Maggie on advocating for herself and her baby after opting for a vacuum birth

"I am thankful for our due diligence to do research, get second opinions and fight for the very best care, but I often wonder what would have happened had we listened to that first doctor."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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Postpartum anxiety stole my joy. Here’s how I got it back (and then some)

My first year of motherhood came with a flood of persistent and overwhelming worry that prevented me from enjoying simple pleasures.

Updated Feb. 13, 2022
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Anderson Cooper adorably announces the birth of his second baby on-air

The new baby is his second child with ex-partner Benjamin Maisani.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022
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Team USA bobsledder forced to send pumped breast milk to son after testing positive for COVID at the Olympics

Elana Meyers Taylor was able to bring her son to Beijing, but had to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Go for gold with these 60 Olympics-inspired baby names

Inspired by your favorite winter and summer Olympians!

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
low libido: pregnant woman in kitchen with partner

Pregnancy kills my libido, so here’s how my partner and I get creative

Because the romance doesn’t have to end—even when you’re taking a break from sex.

Updated Apr. 04, 2023
Eva Chen

Eva Chen on the immigrant experience and the importance of self-love

Head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, former EIC and working mom Eva Chen joins Liz on The Motherly Podcast.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Ashley Graham posts the first photo of her newborn twins—and it’s jaw-dropping

After announcing baby number two's impending arrival over the summer, Graham is now mama to babies number two AND three!

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
bovine colostrum: mother takes temperature of sick child on couch

One way to prevent kids from getting sick? Try cow colostrum

Studies show cow colostrum can significantly reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections in kids.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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This mom gave birth after surviving Covid, a heart attack, and 3 strokes while pregnant

After nearly dying of COVID-19, a Texas mom encourages pregnant women to get vaccinated.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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37 baby names that mean “magical” for your little world of wonder

These baby names are just as enchanting as they are unique.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
Pro Choice Activists

What happens if Roe v. Wade gets overturned?

A leaked Supreme Court draft shows the Court will vote to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
Leif Nordgren

This team USA Olympian became a new dad while competing at the Olympics

The only thing better than a medal is the title of 'new dad'!

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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