PCOS has a new name. It’s about time.
This month, after more than a decade of advocacy and input from over 14,000 patients and health professionals, polycystic ovary syndrome officially got a new name.
I tested the only FDA-approved OTC bladder leak solution at trampoline class. It passed.
One in three women experience urinary incontinence postpartum. Most just live with it. They don't have to.
If you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, there’s a name for what you’re feeling
We hand new mothers a narrative about the happiest time of their lives, and then act baffled when they feel alone in ways they can't explain
The lake towns that are basically mini Hamptons (without the price tag)
Every region has one. Here's where to find yours.
PCOS has a new name. It’s about time.
This month, after more than a decade of advocacy and input from over 14,000 patients and health professionals, polycystic ovary syndrome officially got a new name.
If you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, there’s a name for what you’re feeling
We hand new mothers a narrative about the happiest time of their lives, and then act baffled when they feel alone in ways they can't explain
A neuroscientist explains how to finally quiet mom guilt
A leading neuroscientist explains why that relentless voice isn't your fault—and what you can actually do about it.
Tick season 2026 is the worst in years—here’s how to actually protect your kids, according to an expert
From backyards to playgrounds, ticks are showing up in places parents don't expect. A physician-founder breaks down what's different this year, how to do a real tick check, and what to do if you find one.
What skincare actually matters in your 20s and 30s, according to an esthetician
An expert breaks down what’s worth your time, money, and energy — and what isn’t.
2025 State of Motherhood Survey
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Science says morning sickness could mean you’re having a girl
The old wives' tale turns out to have some real data behind it.
732K people watched this weird pregnancy cravings Thread go viral. Here’s the science behind why it hit so hard.
The line between "my body is speaking" and "I might need a blood test" is thinner than you think.
Cameron Rogers wants you to know you’re not the only one googling “WTF is happening to my body” at 2 A.M.
We sat down with Cameron to talk about what it feels like to share your body's most radical transformation while you're still in it.
12 common questions about pregnancy yoga, answered by experts
Prenatal yoga can be a steady anchor through every trimester. Here are clear, confidence-boosting answers to the questions parents ask most, so you can practice safely and feel good in your changing body.
Parents spend 3 days building a rainbow ice igloo, transforming yard into a winter wonderland
This is a masterclass in snow-day parenting.
6-Year-Old Stuns Mom with Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gesture
Modeling small acts of kindness for kids can make all the difference.
Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents
Rebel Wilson announces she and Ramona Agruma are expecting baby No. 2
8 working moms share how they find work-life balance
Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave
Raising kids in the age of AI doesn’t have to feel like doom. Here’s why.
Civil rights attorney, Google alum, and mom of four Michele Jawando makes the case that parents are the most powerful force in shaping what AI becomes for the next generation.
1 in 5 moms are going hungry so their kids don’t have to
According to a nationwide poll, moms across the country are struggling to feed their families, and making sacrifices no mother should ever have to make.
The case for “good enough” parenting: Why doing less might be the smartest move you make
A growing number of families are loosening their grip in the name of sanity.
More than half of girls are scared of adulthood. As a mom, I get it — and I refuse to let that be the end of the story.
New data from Girl Scouts of the USA confirms what many of us feel in our bones: growing up feels terrifying right now. Here’s what we can actually do about it.
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75 activities to cherish while your child is still little
61. Look with awe at the moon.
My child is having a boring summer and he loves it
Mostly he putters around the yard, plays with the hose, finds toads and bugs and locust shells and cool rocks, shimmys up the door frames, attempts to dismantle the house, and, admittedly, has way too much screen time. In other words, the same kind of summers I had as a kid.
These maternity jeans feel just like leggings 🙌
They're soft as butter.
Mothers don’t breastfeed for so many reasons—and it’s time to stop judging them
We simply do not know other people's stories, and to judge them for making decisions that are different than our own is not only unfair, it's mean.
10 car seat guidelines every parent needs to know
1. Only use them in the car.
These birth photos prove how beautiful clear drape C-sections can be
It's important for mamas to know that this is an option you can ask for.
All the weird, wonderful thoughts pregnant women have about their changing bodies
“Was that a kick? I think it was a kick.”
Blake Lively is every millennial mom fangirling over the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC
To be fair, the Backstreet Boys learning NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye' dance is EVERYTHING.
Doorbell camera catches first-time dad hilariously panicking before heading to the hospital
In his defense, he had just taken melatonin an hour before his wife's water broke in the middle of the night.
Christian dad’s ‘Modest is Hottest’ song about daughter’s clothing sparks backlash
Matthew West's song "Modest is Hottest" might be satire, but parents are saying it's still problematic.
Britney Spears testifies that her dad won’t let her remove her IUD to have more children
"I deserve to have the same rights as anybody does, by having a child, a family, any of those things, and more so."
Motherly created the woman-centered digital classes mamas need
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This baby shower gag gift made us do a double take
Honestly, I'm kind of surprised this product doesn't already exist.
Kate Hudson’s daughter singing her ABC’s with conviction is the toddler energy I need right now
Grandma Goldie Hawn wrote on Hudson's Instagram, "I have no words only inordinate amounts of LOVE."
To the mamas who are ‘touched out’—I see you
If you've ever felt like you couldn't take one more minute of physical contact—even from the people you love most—this one's for you.
U.S. birth rate sees biggest fall in nearly 50 years
Some are blaming the pandemic baby bust—but there's more at play here.
Yes, you’ll still need to wear a postpartum diaper after a C-section
Postpartum bleeding, or lochia, happens no matter how you gave birth.
7 easy frozen desserts + drinks to help you cool off this summer
These frozen treats will keep you refreshed all summer long.