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10 tried-and-true ways to induce labor naturally

If you’ve reached full-term in your pregnancy and are ready to try to speed things along by trying to naturally induce your labor at home, we feel you.

Newborn breastfeeding: Your guide to the first week of nursing

Remember: Breastfeeding is a learned process.

50 sensory activities for 1-year-olds to help them learn by playing

Promote brain development and let baby have fun.

1-month-old baby milestones

At 1 month old, your baby is still getting the hang of life "on the outside." Still in the thick of the fourth trimester, they are comforted by touch and the sound of your voice.

Dad petitions schools to recognize period pain as valid excuse for absence

2-month-old baby milestones

Your 2-month-old may be working on opening and shutting their hands—and might soon be able to hold and shake toys like a rattle.

20 unique name ideas for your November baby​

Sweet inspiration for your darling late fall baby

Is your child suddenly acting out? This may explain why

3-month-old baby milestones

Your little one is now more alert and awake—and discovering their world.

4-month-old baby milestones

Your little love is learning constantly—whether you two are on a walk around the block, snuggling up at bedtime or reading together.

Shawn Johnson says a TSA agent ‘groped’ her while traveling with breast milk

5-month-old baby milestones

While every baby is different, of course, babies at this age may start to follow more regular sleep patterns.

6-month-old baby milestones

7-month-old baby milestones

Although your baby may not be on the move quite yet, now's the perfect time to start babyproofing.

These family Thanksgiving shirts are the perfect attire for a day of cozy gratitude

From photo ops to conversation starters, there's a style for everyone.

These new arrivals from the Motherly Shop are *so* helpful you need them all

Discover innovative products at the Motherly Shop to simplify your parenting journey and enhance your daily routine.

Pregnancy after breast cancer: What an expert wants you to know

It's an unfortunate fact that during cancer treatment, chemotherapy can damage and deplete a woman's eggs, making future conception more difficult. However, there are several ways to preserve your fertility or grow your family after cancer.

Dylan Dreyer shares first family photo at home with baby Russell

10 essential ways new moms can support their mental health

The most important thing? To remember that this is just one season of your life.

A postpartum plan is just as important as a birth plan. Here’s how to make one.

It's all about *your* health and sanity, mama.