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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

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Life

The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025

Life

4th of July

4th of July activities for kids who don’t like fireworks: Fun, safe & sensory-friendly ideas

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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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

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

Health & Wellness

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025

Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Little Remedies honey cough syrup recalled nationwide: What parents need to know

The recalled syrup, a go-to for many parents looking for natural relief for their child’s cough.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Updated Jun. 18, 2025

Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Parenting

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

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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

Pregnancy

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025

Pregnancy

Postpartum

What every mom should know about pelvic floor therapy after birth—from a physical therapist and mom of two

By Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

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One preschooler’s wild graduation dream is sparking joy for millions

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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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

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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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Health & Wellness

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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.”

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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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JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

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Celebrity News

“Everything is so hard”—Olivia Culpo’s viral TikTok captures a third-trimester truth

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

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Boredom wasn’t a crisis in the ‘90s—this dad’s joke is making moms nostalgic

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

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Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Parenting

Peg Perego recalls 3-in-1 baby chair over suffocation risk—here’s what to do

There have been no injuries or incidents reported.

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Evenflo car seat recall affects over 36,000 Titan 65 units—what parents need to know

The recall affects Evenflo Titan 65 car seats with model number 3712198, manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Car Seat Safety, Safety

Parenting

Dad’s $61k “salary” shows just how undervalued parenting still is

The Father’s Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, the cost of replacing their labor is steep.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Parenting

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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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Did COVID impact your finances in 2020? Here’s what you can do about your taxes

From payment plans to free tax help, here are some options you might have.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Life

NBC News’ Hallie Jackson wants the world to know how hard it is to be a mom in the pandemic

The news correspondent became a new mom last year and knows the struggles firsthand.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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President Biden: Teachers must be prioritized for vaccines—right away

The push is all about treating educators like the essential workers they are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Feeling abandoned by her kids’ school district amid the pandemic, this mom became her children’s champion

This California mother is sharing her journey to getting her three children the services they need during the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Katharine McPhee was scared she’d relapse into disordered eating during pregnancy

The singer says it was her "biggest challenge" during her pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Postpartum

3 lies about my postpartum body I’ve tried hard to unlearn

Let's just stop collectively talking about mothers getting their bodies "back."

Updated Feb. 21, 2023

Postpartum, Pregnancy

Life

Happy birthday, COVID baby

It was just a few weeks before your birth when the whole world changed.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Life, Covid

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It's Science

Your breast growth in pregnancy might predict your baby’s sex

Plus, here's how your baby's sex impacts your breast milk composition.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

It's Science, Pregnancy

Life

Why this midwife never says ‘natural birth’

I refuse to tell someone who has just given birth that their experience was anything less than a breathtaking feat of nature.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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International Women's Day

25 books about inspiring women to read with your kid for Women’s History Month

Teach them early.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025

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6 Dr. Seuss books won’t be published anymore because of racist images

"These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," said Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

News, Life

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer jokes about “doing really well” without childcare in hilarious video

Never has a celebrity mom been more relatable.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Health & Wellness

Shay Mitchell is ‘nervous’ to have baby #2 for mental health reasons

The actress is getting candid about her desire to give her daughter a sibling—and the major fear that's affecting her decision to have another baby.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

Celebrity News

Halsey slams speculation about her pregnancy

"Why is it ok to speculate and pass judgment about fertility?" asked the pregnant singer.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Motherhood Understood

Cassandra on surviving a traumatic birth followed by PPD during a pandemic

How would she fare without me if I got sick? And even worse–what if she got sick?

Updated Feb. 01, 2023

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This ‘Home-Office’ playset is going viral, and honestly, we are here for it

Kids like to pretend play by imitating their parents, why not give them a toy that allows them to do exactly that?

Updated Mar. 01, 2021

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Johnson & Johnson plans to test its newly approved vaccine in infants

As the United States begins distribution of a third COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson & Johnson is planning expanded clinical trials that include infants and pregnant women.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News