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100 magical, moon-inspired baby names

Luna is lovely, but have you met Miray, Esmeray and Aruna?

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

I started working part-time (and I love it)

I'm so glad that for right now, I'm exactly where I need and want to be: part-time at Motherly, and, as always, a full-time mother.

What is cluster feeding—and how do I deal with it?

Although the sudden surge in your baby's hunger might be hard to keep up with, it's the sign of a new growth spurt.

How does birth control affect your fertility?

If you're trying to get pregnant after taking birth control, don't worry, mama.

Breastfeeding mama goes viral for leaking during a TV show theme song: “What is happening”

This mama's viral TikTok moment shows how bizarre the letdown reflex can be.

Watch how Cardi B hid her pregnancy with this brilliant bodysuit illusion trick

What do Cardi B + those 'Magic Eye' books from the '90s have in common? Keep reading and find out.

Olympian Allyson Felix + Athleta will cover childcare costs for athlete moms

A new $200,000 grant program has made a commitment to cover childcare costs for professional mom-athletes traveling to competitions.

Valerie Bertinelli emotionally addresses body-shamers who told her to ‘lose weight’

The Food Network star tearfully addressed a critical comment about her weight: "Where's the compassion?"

10 diverse children’s shows the whole family will enjoy

Netflix's newest show for preschoolers, "Ridley Jones," debuts this week.

Here’s what President Biden’s American Families Plan means for you

The $1.8 trillion federal plan is part of Biden's Build Back Better agenda.

Getting sober saved my motherhood (and my life)

I'm not trying to escape anymore. I'm here.

Please stop telling me how ‘easy’ my baby is

I struggle every single day to love and care for my daughter, more often than not to the point of tears. Being told I have an easy baby invalidates those feelings.

Moms are ‘flashing’ their breastfed babies in a viral Tiktok trend

Let the joy these babies show remind everyone that all 50 states (and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) have laws that protect a mom's right to breastfeed in public, according to the National Conference of State Legislators.

It’s Science: The more you hug your baby, the more her brain benefits

A survey of 125 full-term and premature newborns at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, found early, gentle displays of affection from parents and caregivers have lasting effects on how baby brains react to gentle touch.

The Essential Registry Guide

Want to be a happy parent? Let go of these 15 things to find joy

5. Your need to look perfect. There’s no such thing as a perfect parent. Embrace your imperfections.

Mom’s viral Out Of Office email captures how all working mothers feel right now

"Due to patriarchy, I am behind in emails."

This mama’s Facebook post on time flying by is going viral because, well, she’s right

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How often should you get a pap smear?

Keeping up with your pap smears can help prevent HPV and cervical cancer.