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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

News, Pregnancy

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

News

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

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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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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Beauty & Style

41 inspo-worthy hairstyles for kids of all ages

From pigtail buns to top knots, your little one will be in style.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Beauty & Style, Beauty, Life, Style

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Motherhood Understood

Destiny on suffering with postpartum depression and anxiety in silence

The poem in this picture has meant so much to me over the last few years. I get emotional every time I read it. I hold my head high and feel so thankful I found it.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood, Postpartum

Celebrity News

Kate Hudson says she’s not done having kids—here’s how she knows

Hudson shared her reason for considering baby number four….and it's pretty relatable to fellow toddler mamas.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Child Shopping Guide

8 sustainable kids clothing brands on a mission to leave the Earth better than we found it

From eco-friendly fabrics to ethical labor practices, these brands are doing it right.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025

Child Shopping Guide, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Health & Wellness

Groundbreaking fertility procedure helps cancer survivor give birth

Doctors went into action using a process called in vitro maturation (IVM) to retrieve those eggs and mature them in a lab.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Family Finances & Budgeting

The Snoo could soon be covered by health insurance

What parents need to know about the SNOO and the FDA's Breakthrough Device program.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Family Finances & Budgeting, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Career & Money, Life, News, Parenting

Life

How MLMs fail mothers

Multi-level marketing companies like LulaRoe prey on mothers desperate for flexible work.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

What happens to a mom’s brain when their baby smiles for the first time

This gooey feeling moms may get from seeing their babies smile isn't just a recreational high—it serves a purpose.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Life

Life

Dear mama of little kids: I promise it gets better

It's hard to imagine; I really really get it.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Life

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This Black History Month tee collection will inspire confidence in your kid

This is exactly how your kids can honor trailblazers this month.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Our Partners

61 side gigs for SAHMs

It may be easier than you think to bring in some extra cash.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Our Partners, Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

This viral video shows just how strong mom bods are

This 38-year-old mom just pulled off a move she couldn't do when she was a 14-year-old gymnast.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Infertility

I don’t know how much longer I can keep trying to get pregnant

Am I broken?

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Infertility, Getting Pregnant, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

What To Watch

A PAW Patrol movie is coming, mama!

Get ready to see Chase, Rider + the pups in theatres!

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

What To Watch, Entertainment, Life, News

Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen just listed all the things she gets mom-shamed for online

And it's a long list.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Community & Friendship

I couldn’t have gotten through early motherhood without you

She must have sensed my neediness, because she invited me, a fragile stranger, into her apartment. It was cozy and inviting, strewn with kid stuff and safely baby-proofed. I lay my little one on a blanket on the floor and took a deep breath in, relaxing for the first time in ages.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022

Community & Friendship, Life, Motherly Stories, Relationships