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How to stay cool during pregnancy: Real mom tips + smart new products

Updated Jun. 12, 2025
Our Partners, Pregnancy
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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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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
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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

Health & Wellness

Midwives can reduce maternal deaths
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
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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
Microplastics in a plate
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. 03, 2025
Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Pregnancy

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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
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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. 15, 2025
News, Pregnancy
Ultrasound
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
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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

News

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News

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, News

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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.
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News

Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
News
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News

Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
News, Pregnancy

Parenting

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Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, News
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Child Learn & Play

A neighbor, a hose, and a group of kids—this summer scene is melting hearts across the internet

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting
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Birth

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
Birth, Birth Stories, Parenting
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Parenting

Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
Parenting, Safety
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Celebrity News

Shay Mitchell offers advice to moms dealing with prenatal depression: ‘don’t be afraid to talk about it’

"It's something I didn't know was a thing: I heard so much about postpartum depression but I never knew about [depression during pregnancy]."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Home Shopping Guides

35 eco-friendly & sustainable swaps for products you use every day

Every little change makes a huge difference over time.

Updated Mar. 26, 2025
Home Shopping Guides
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Parenting

5 lies I believed about childcare before I became a childcare provider

Don't worry, mama—your baby's in good hands.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Life
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Career & Money

How to handle job search anxiety, according to a career coach

Job hunting? Stressed? Here's how to manage the big emotions that come along with unemployment.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Career & Money, Life
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Women's Health

A lot of people are talking about blood clots and birth control right now

The J&J vaccine pause opened up a social media dialogue about blood clot risks with hormonal birth control.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
Women's Health, Adult, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life
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Life

The White House has addressed Black maternal health—and it’s about time

"Black women in our country are facing a maternal health crisis," said Vice President Kamala Harris.

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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Children's Health

I’m terrified of passing my food issues onto my daughter

But I want to use that fear as motivation to teach her to be better.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
Children's Health, Child, Child Nutrition, Food, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Baby Shopping Guide

How to create a Montessori-inspired baby registry

The items selected reflect Montessori principles of simplicity, purpose and freedom of movement.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Parenting, Registry
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Shop

Keds + HATCH just launched a mama-inspired sneaker collection

We'll take one of each, thanks.

Updated Aug. 03, 2023
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Life

Daunte Wright’s mother heard her son’s final heartbreaking moments on the phone

After he was pulled over by Minnesota police, Daunte Wright called his mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News
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Health & Wellness

Here’s what’s going on with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The FDA is putting a temporary pause on J&J vaccines due to a rare blood-clotting issue

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health
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Entertainment

There’s a new educational show for Latinx families (& those who may want to learn Spanish, too)

There are many exciting adventures ahead on Club Mundo Kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Entertainment, Life
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Health & Wellness

This mom was pregnant with twins and her doctor dismissed her pain. Only one baby survived.

"I said, 'I just felt him kick, I just felt him. I don't understand, how is this possible?' I was inconsolable."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health
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15 Mother’s Day gifts you’ll actually want from your partner

Moms: give this list to your partner. Dads: help is here.

Updated Apr. 13, 2021
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Motherhood Understood

Julie on pregnancy loss, postpartum depression and the waiting to find her happiness again

"I waited. I waited for the baby blues to pass."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
Motherhood Understood, Miscarriage & Loss
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Meal Planning & Shopping

3 cookbooks debuting this spring that are perfect for busy parents

Great news for anyone needing mealtime inspiration (raises hand).

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
Meal Planning & Shopping, Food, Life
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Celebrity News

Model Hunter McGrady gets brutally honest about being ‘plus-size and pregnant’

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model wishes for more representation: "It's almost as if we don't exist."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Viral & Trending

If you’re pregnant, this viral TikTok showing how to wear a seatbelt on your bump is a must-watch

Posted by an emergency room doctor who happens to be pregnant herself.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
Viral & Trending, Safety
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Child Learn & Play

5 ways to make the most of story time with your child

Here's how to improve your child's language skills by reading aloud to them.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
Child Learn & Play, Child, Entertainment, Life, Parenting, What To Read
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Celebrity News

What all those headlines criticizing Meghan Markle’s decision to not travel are leaving out

Much has been made over Meghan Markle's decision to not travel for Prince Philip's funeral. It's time to stop questioning the choices that pregnant women make to protect themselves and their unborn children.

Updated Apr. 12, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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