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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

Pregnancy

Life

The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025

Life

4th of July

17 must-know tips to survive your first 4th of July with a baby

A 4th of July survival guide by moms, for moms.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

4th of July, Baby

News

The gentle parenting trick one mom used to teach self love

“Whenever me or my siblings would ever say anything negative about ourselves…my mom would look at us and be like, ‘Don’t speak about my daughter like that.'”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

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

Health & Wellness

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025

Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Little Remedies honey cough syrup recalled nationwide: What parents need to know

The recalled syrup, a go-to for many parents looking for natural relief for their child’s cough.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Updated Jun. 18, 2025

Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Parenting

News

1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states after salmonella outbreak

The recall affects brown cage-free and certified organic eggs distributed by August Egg Company, based in Hilmar, CA.

Updated Jun. 12, 2025

News, Health & Wellness

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

Postpartum

What every mom should know about pelvic floor therapy after birth—from a physical therapist and mom of two

By Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Postpartum, Pregnancy

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

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Celebrity News

“Everything is so hard”—Olivia Culpo’s viral TikTok captures a third-trimester truth

“It’s the huffing and puffing for me 😮‍💨”

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Celebrity News, News

News

Boredom wasn’t a crisis in the ‘90s—this dad’s joke is making moms nostalgic

“Trying to help mom look for a size 14 dress… that was the closest I came to a scavenger hunt,” he jokes.

Updated Jul. 02, 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!

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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.

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News

Summer with a newborn isn’t all sunshine—moms are quietly struggling with this unexpected shift

Updated Jul. 01, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Parent finds a secret box in their teen’s room—what was inside changed how they show love

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Dad took stroller walks to cope—what happened next sparked a movement for struggling fathers

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Parenting

Peg Perego recalls 3-in-1 baby chair over suffocation risk—here’s what to do

There have been no injuries or incidents reported.

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Evenflo car seat recall affects over 36,000 Titan 65 units—what parents need to know

The recall affects Evenflo Titan 65 car seats with model number 3712198, manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Car Seat Safety, Safety

Parenting

Dad’s $61k “salary” shows just how undervalued parenting still is

The Father’s Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, the cost of replacing their labor is steep.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Parenting

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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.

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Children's Health

How to help kids adjust to so much screen time

When your preschooler has a busier Zoom schedule than you do, you might be a bit worried.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

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Covid

I tested positive for COVID-19—life is paused completely, until further notice

Even though we have made it through more than half of our mandatory quarantine already, I'm terrified by the thought of leaving again—even when I'm cleared to.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Covid, Adult, Child, Health & Wellness, Life

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Can you breastfeed after weaning, adopting or using a surrogate?

The short answer: Yes.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

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Celebrity News

What went viral this week: A mom’s accidental cosplay + Hilary Duff’s new hair 😂

Stories about kindness + creativity are giving us strength this week.

Updated Apr. 13, 2020

Celebrity News, Life, News

Baby Health

Babies in this hospital are wearing tiny face shields to protect them during the pandemic

The nurses came up with the idea for a very specific reason.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022

Baby Health, Baby, Child, Covid, Life, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Baby Names

30+ baby names that mean hope and light

In times of stress and uncertainty, these baby names are a beacon of light.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Baby Names

Child

My 4-year-old recovered from COVID-19—and here’s what I want you to know

"Please take this virus seriously—it is no joke."

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Child, Child, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life

Life

Your first birthday isn’t canceled, my baby

Regardless of the toll this pandemic has and will continue to bring to the world, you deserve to be celebrated.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Food

Disney shares iconic Dole Whip + churro recipes and we couldn’t be happier

They're super easy to re-create.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Food, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, News, Viral & Trending

Life

This working mom said ‘no’ to virtual learning—and now she’s going viral

We're doing the best we can in a really weird, busy and scary time—parents, teachers and most especially, our kiddos, too.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Life, Child, Child Learn & Play, Covid, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Mothers don’t want to just go back to ‘normal’—they want better

85% of mothers do not believe that our society does a good job supporting them—and that statistic is from when we were just living normal life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Life

Bored baby photographer is now taking portraits of her food (as newborns) 😂

Babies aren't coming to her studio these days but food deliveries are!

Updated Apr. 10, 2020

Life, News

Life

This viral video shows the courage of our health care workers

These are the people keeping us safe right now, and we need to see them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Family Finances & Budgeting

What to do if you can’t pay your bills right now

A money expert lays out a list of financial relief options available to you.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Family Finances & Budgeting, Adult, Career & Money, Covid, Life

Labor & Delivery

Black women will suffer the most if forced to give birth alone

For black mothers, the need for support during birth is even greater. Black women are 2.5 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women—at least in part because of institutional racism.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Labor & Delivery, Adult, Birth, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health