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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Teaching about periods

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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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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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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Olivia on taking care of a baby while dealing with her husband’s postpartum depression

"I had to do all of these things because shortly after the birth, my husband vanished."

Updated Dec. 12, 2022
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Mom’s essay about parenting on her day off is so relatable

'Sometimes, a day off with the kids is harder than a work day,' she writes.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Doctor comforting elderly patient in viral photo speaks out

"I don't know what keeps me going. I don't know how I haven't broken down."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Mom shares powerful message about inclusive toys: ‘Representation matters!’

The mom says it's important for children with disabilities to see themselves represented in their toys.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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I can’t stop watching ‘Friends’ reruns

Watching them as a mom has given me a whole new perspective.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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