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Microplastics in a plate

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
Nordstrom Sale

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
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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

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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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
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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
Ultrasound

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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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
Chris Pratt with daughter Lyla - Stepparent

“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
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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
Uterine transplant

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
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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
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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.

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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Move over Hygge, friluftsliv is the concept we should all be focusing on now

It's the Nordic concept of staying outdoors.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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The one way I’m willing to embarrass myself for my baby

Because no one appreciates my version of Hall and Oates more than he does.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022
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20 gifts every new homeowner secretly wants

Everything they need to feel at home.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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My mom was always the last one out of the house

Now I know why.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Nicole Kidman says watching her kids ‘yearn for their friends’ during pandemic is hard

Kidman says she was unprepared for the level of loneliness her daughters are experiencing.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021
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When will children or pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine?

"The window is closing on any chance of getting an approved vaccine for children before next school year."

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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Ask Motherly: None of my pre baby clothes fit and I can’t afford a new wardrobe. What do I do?

Motherly's co-founders offer game-changing, life-changing advice for postpartum moms (because mama, we've been there).

Updated Dec. 02, 2020
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Fat pregnant women exist—but clothes for them don’t

Despite having spent so much of my childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood being fed the narrative that fat people are unworthy of cute clothes, I wasn't ready for this new narrative: that fat, pregnant people are unworthy of any clothes at all.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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As a doula, these are the products I tell my clients to get—always

Trust me on this one, it's what I do for a living.

Updated Feb. 17, 2022
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How a 7-year-old girl inspired this toy company to make female Army soldier toys

BMC Toys is releasing the new line of plastic soldiers just in time for the holidays

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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18 life-changing charities to donate to on Giving Tuesday

We rounded up some of the best charities that benefit women, parents and children.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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The most popular baby names of 2020

And the the names that are falling off the list. Bye, Karen.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022
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25 random acts of kindness your family can do

4. Send a surprise

Updated Nov. 20, 2023
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