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Alyssa Milano once thought her miscarriages were ‘punishment’ for her abortions

The actress talks about how her Catholic faith impacted her feelings about her own miscarriages and abortions.

‘Nightmare’ IVF mixup results in two moms delivering each other’s babies

The two L.A. couples in the IVF clinic mixup have been raising one another's babies for several months.

In the absence of ‘the village,’ mothers struggle most

It takes a village, but there are no villages.

I couldn’t find my village when I became a working mom—so I created it

My circle of friends got smaller when I became a mom. I changed that.

The real reason it’s so hard to make mom friends

If there are so many of us looking for more mom friends, then why is it so hard to actually make them?

Viral Instagram photos show what friendship after miscarriage looks like

When one woman experienced a miscarriage, her friend stepped up for her in the most beautiful way.

President Biden gives Big Bird sweet shoutout for getting Covid vaccine

President Biden's shoutout came after anti-vaxxers bullied the Sesame Street character online.

Rachel on the anger and grief she felt from losing her baby

"Grief and anger surged within me. I felt like my body had betrayed me."

33 popular girl names & their beautiful meanings

From Olivia to Charlotte and beyond, here are some of the most popular girl names today and their meanings.

75+ gender-neutral baby names you’ll love

From Archer to Zion, we've found some pretty fantastic unisex baby name options for you to consider.

100+ unique baby names as special as your new little one

Every child born is original and unique, and these names reflect that beautiful sentiment.

3 super easy places to start when you want to make mom friends

Where did you meet your most recent mom friend?

How to tell your boss you’re pregnant

We've mapped out a discussion guide for you to bring to that important conversation.

15 children’s books that celebrate Indigenous people

These books can be a great tool in helping your child learn about Indigenous history.

What parents need to know about the support for child care and universal preschool in the Build Back Better bill

Breaking down the potential benefits to child care for families.

After going back to work, I now cherish ‘boring’ days with my baby

It’s Science: Autoimmune disease occurs in way more women than men. Here’s why

Autoimmunity may be an unfortunate by-product of the complex immune response women need to get pregnant.

Dear husband: What I need you to know as I transition to being a SAHM

6 common myths about workplace flexibility—debunked

Myth #1: Women who request flexibility are less serious about their careers.

6 tips for stress-free entertaining when you’re feeding a crowd