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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.

Read the report
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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. 16, 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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Parenting

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

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

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

“Here I am, a woman in my mid-40s, telling my doctor that my brain isn’t working properly, and once again, I was dismissed as ‘fine.’”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
News
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News

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

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

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

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

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
News, Pregnancy
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News

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

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

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

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Celebrity News

Dan Levy wishes every dad was as supportive as Eugene Levy

"I've never had to prove myself, I've never had to explain myself," he says.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Holidays

‘Dear Santa’: Little girl’s heartfelt letter is making us

All she wants is for Santa to make the world "go back to normal!"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Holidays, Life
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Life

This heroic mom is raising 12 children after her sister died from COVID-19 complications

"She was the glue that kept everybody together."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

In praise of elastic-waist pants—the one good thing about 2020

It took a pandemic for me to be able to admit it, but elastic-waist pants rule.

Updated Dec. 04, 2020
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty & Style, Life, Style
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Health & Wellness

Hate needles? New research shows how to lower vaccine pain by 40%

Hint: It's free and easy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life
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Celebrity News

My 5-year-old understands Elliot Page’s story

And so does Netflix—the company updated Page's credits across the service this week.

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

Cannabis bill passes congress, but pregnant + nursing women should avoid it

The federal prohibition on cannabis may be ending but this is just the beginning of researching the drug's impact on pregnancy + breastfeeding.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life
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Pregnancy

The new top baby names for 2020​

According to BabyNames.com

Updated Jun. 17, 2022
Pregnancy, Baby Names
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Life

Mom rage is a symptom of a much deeper problem

Mom rage is a symptom of how much we expect from mothers—and how little we support them in that work.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
Life
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News

Motherly Timeless Furniture Collection Giveaway

Good luck, mama!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
News
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Miscarriage & Loss

To my unborn child

The English language refers to the incident as a "miscarriage." The Filipino and Bicol languages, on the other hand, labeled me as a woman with an unborn child, as "nakunan/nakuanan." These roughly translate into "someone from whom something was taken away."

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
Miscarriage & Loss, Getting Pregnant, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy
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Hanukkah

Bringing the spirit of Hanukkah to life during the pandemic

Our frustration and anger may be the catalyst to fuel and fan the flames of positive change.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
Hanukkah, Holidays, Life
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Life

Sometimes you just need a win

At that moment, standing in my cluttered kitchen with crumbs everywhere, dirty dishes, half-full juice boxes and half-eaten apples on every inch of counter space, I was the JLo of dinnertime.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Grandparents & Extended Families

I love you mom, but I’m ignoring your advice about my kids

While it's true that there is value in home remedies and anecdotal advice, here's the thing: We must also give ourselves the freedom to ignore advice. It's okay not to do something "just because your mom did it."

Updated May. 18, 2023
Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Relationships
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Viral & Trending

Police officer adopts child he met on duty

Lieutenant Brian Zach begs families to consider adoption: it's "well worth it."

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Viral & Trending, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Adoption, Life, News, Parenting
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The Holidays

Planning to see family for Christmas? Here’s when to get tested & start quarantining

The CDC has updated its guidelines.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
The Holidays, Christmas, Covid, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Life
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What To Read

80+ books to help you escape this winter

Pull up a seat and get comfy.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
What To Read, Entertainment, Life
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Christmas

Our ugly Christmas tree tradition

Sorry, Rockefeller Center—we've been doing it for years.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022
Christmas, Motherly Stories
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Viral & Trending

This baby was born from an embryo frozen 27 years ago

Her family is setting records.

Updated May. 03, 2023
Viral & Trending, Birth, Health & Wellness, Life, News, Pregnancy, This Is Birth
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Podcast

Bitsy’s Gabrielle Union, Maggie Patton, and Alex Buckley on healthy eating for all

In this episode, Liz speaks with Gabrielle Union, Maggie Patton, and Alex Buckley, who are all working together to grow Bitsy's, their healthy food brand for kids, which was born out of a mission to address childhood obesity. We also happened to record the morning that Gabby and her husband were named two of Time Magazine's100 most influential people and Gabby shared how being a mother has inspired her to become a better global citizen and changemaker.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
Podcast, Season 5
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