Motherly – A wellbeing brand empowering mothers to thrive

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

Updated Jun. 12, 2025

Our Partners, Pregnancy

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

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

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

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

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

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

jwoww on son's sensory processing disorder

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

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

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

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

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

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

News

Mom checks the baby monitor—and her toddler’s reaction is freaking parents out

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

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.”

Viral & Trending

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.

News

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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

News

How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

pregnant woman with hand on her belly- motherly top pregnancy stories

Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

Watch Now

Our Latest Podcast Episodes

The Motherly Podcast

Connie Britton on Motherhood, On Screen and Off

Listen Now

The Motherly Podcast

Family Physician Dr. Emily Briggs on How to Protect Your Kids from the Recent Measles Outbreak

Listen Now

The Motherly Podcast

Dr. Kisha Davis on motherhood, medicine & the power of prevention

Listen Now

The Motherly Podcast

Redefining Women's Health with Maven’s Kate Ryder

Listen Now

Motherly's Podcast Series

Stay up to date on our two original podcasts

This Is Birth

We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

Mom Hacks

Motherly's Mom Hacks video series is hacking you way through motherhood. Work smarter, not harder, mama

Motherly's Podcast Series

Stay up to date on our two original podcasts

Entertainment

The Babysitters Club is helping me and my daughters get through this pandemic

It's a show we all excitedly want to watch together.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Entertainment, Life

Life

This is what anxiety feels like

I often get asked to describe what a panic attack feels like or how my anxiety presents itself. So I finally sat down, allowed myself to be vulnerable, and came up with this explanation.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Life

Baby

This fox has been sold out for months, but now it’s back! (and we don’t know for how long)

Move over teddy bears, there's a new classic in town.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022

Baby, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Shopping Guides

Holidays

Here’s exactly how to make sure your holiday gifts arrive on time

We rounded up the last days to buy to help you navigate holiday shopping, mama.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023

Holidays, Life

Life

Taylor Swift’s new album is a reminder of how long we’ve been in this pandemic

'Evermore' drops tonight.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Podcast

Hyperemesis Gravidarum researcher Dr. Marlena Fejzo is on a mission to understand women’s health

Liz speaks with geneticist and hyperemesis gravidarum researcher Dr. Marlena Fejzo about her groundbreaking work on the condition that impacts six million women globally during pregnancy and is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, dehydration, and in severe cases, death. Dr. Fejzo also talks about her own tragic experience with HG and shares her thoughts on why she believes there is still so little research on women's health concerns.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

Podcast, Season 5

What To Watch

More togetherness?! How co-viewing is perfect for family bonding

Many great conversations happen while the pause button is hit.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

What To Watch, Entertainment, Life

Life

But I’m not her mom

I cannot go to bed without saying goodnight. I cannot wait until I get to see her face in the morning. I look forward to seeing her after school and hear about her day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Your child just called me fat

Here's what I want you to know.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Home

These 2020 home decor trends will take your home to the next level

From grandmillennial style to an '80s revival.

Updated Dec. 16, 2021

Home, Home Decor, Life

little english winter sale featured - Motherly

Shop

Deal alert: Irresistible holiday finery for wee ladies and gents is 30% off right now

These timeless classics from Little English are selling out fast!

Updated Dec. 09, 2020

Shop

products mom bought in 2020 featured - Motherly

Shop

These were the products moms bought this year (that you definitely need in 2021)

Because there are better days ahead, promise.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

Shop

Life

I’m raising average kids

But I pray every day that they will be extraordinary at love.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Taylor Swift just gave $13,000 to 2 struggling moms

The pandemic hit these mothers hard, but Swift came to the rescue.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Holidays

Your family could stay in the iconic toy store FAO Schwarz

It is partnering with AirBnB this holiday season.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Holidays, Life

Life

To the woman forced to become a SAHM because of the pandemic—I see you

I, too, am grieving a loss of self that I clawed and bled and fought to earn as a working mother in this society—an identity that seemingly disappeared overnight, largely without my consent.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life