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Great heart health during pregnancy benefits your child well into their teens, say researchers

The new research will be presented at American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia later this month.

I had to return my adopted baby when the birth parents changed their mind (twice)

I was heartbroken and my hopes were shattered.

Easy at-home activities that teach positive values to young kids

Change your routines to encourage flexibility in their thinking.

In case you need it today, mama: You are more than enough

Mama, that you are not alone. We're all in it with you and sometimes we just need a little reminder that we are enough.

Jessica Alba planned your Thanksgiving menu so you don’t have to

Because you already have enough on your plate (and we're not talking stuffing).

The Helping MOMS Act could be the first crucial step in lowering maternal mortality rates in this country

Bipartisan support for this bill could save mothers' lives.

Pink is taking a break from work to focus on her kids

It's a tale that's all too-familiar for most moms out there.

Here’s how to simplify Thanksgiving, mama

Plus 10 important rules for spending the holidays with a newborn.

Hiding my IVF journey was hard, hiding my accidental pregnancy was even harder

I was experiencing every IVF veteran's dream and I wasn't happy.

Ashley Graham’s favorite pregnancy earbuds are available right now

She turned her earbuds into pregnancy headphones.

What went viral this week: A laundry Christmas tree + refreshingly honest birth plan

There are the viral stories making Team Motherly smile right now.

The good side of having a newborn that no one tells you about

When I was pregnant not a single one was positive, and I really needed some reassurance around then.

What parents need to know about that viral milk anemia story

It might be scary, but we break it down, mama.

These viral photos of newborns dressed like Mr. Rogers are exactly what the world needs right now

He was the personification of kindness in a world that needs more of it.

San Francisco County now offers free diapers with SNAP

They're the first county in America to do so.

Why your parenting can’t be measured by when your baby hits their milestones

Remember, mama, milestones are a guide—not the rule.

Burnt out? 10 best ways to practice self-care according to Reddit

2. Don't be afraid to do nothing.

2020 is ‘The Year of the Mother’

This viral Instagram post has an important reminder for parents about social media

"You don't see it all. Be kind to one another."

So, where’s my baby bump?

I thought the bump would be a big part of my pregnancy and I'm bummed it's not.