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How to stay cool during pregnancy: Real mom tips + smart new products

Updated Jun. 12, 2025
Our Partners, Pregnancy
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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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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
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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

Health & Wellness

Midwives can reduce maternal deaths
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
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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
Microplastics in a plate
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. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News
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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
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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

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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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. 17, 2025
Pregnancy, Baby Names
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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. 17, 2025
News, Pregnancy
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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
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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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News

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
Brent-Rooker
Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Parenting, News

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
News, Celebrity News
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News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
News, Motherly, Parenting
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News

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Parenting

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Parenting, Safety
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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
Brent-Rooker
Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Parenting, News
pbs defunding vote
News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
News, Motherly, Parenting
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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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Back To School

9 tips to ease your child’s anxiety—and your own!—about going back to school

Try these strategies to help you both cope.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
Back To School
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This Is Birth

This is birth: The amazing story of a surrogate and the family she carried *4* children for

Watch now.

Updated Apr. 27, 2022
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Life

This separated immigrant mom hasn’t been able to breastfeed her baby for 2 weeks

They haven't let her pump, either.

Updated Aug. 21, 2019
Life, News
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Parenting

Math lessons start with playtime, mama

Using blocks and puzzles with your kids could be the secret to unlocking a lifelong love of math.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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Shop

I digitized my kids’ artwork (and it was the best thing I’ve done all year)

When I heard that one of my favorite printing companies, Artifact Uprising, had partnered with kid artwork digitization brand Plum Print, I was all in.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Life

Paid leave + beyond: 11 companies that have amazing benefits for working parents 👏

They get it.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life, Career & Money
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Motherly Stories

Your first day of school is a first for me, too

I've been acting fine with it this whole time, but to be honest, it tugs at my heart knowing how fleeting your youth is.

Updated Aug. 11, 2022
Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Life

Dear mama sitting in the NICU: Sometimes you’ll fall apart and that’s okay

You will find strength you didn't know you had.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
Life
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Life

Could you stay this little, for just one more minute?

Could you call me "Mama" instead of "Mom" for just one more minute?

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
Life
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Health & Wellness

Doulas are not welcome with this OBGYN—and it is wrong on so many levels

My concern is with the culture that got us here.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health
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Motherhood Understood

Kate on getting her life back after postpartum psychosis

"We need to look after each other and strive for the best care for families in the vulnerable perinatal period."

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
Motherhood Understood
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Life

Feeding my baby formula made me a better mama

I was breastfeeding my daughter, and it was going well, but I did not feel like other mothers who describe the whole thing as an incredible bonding experience.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
Life
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Celebrity News

Pregnant Ashley Graham is keeping it real on Instagram and showing off her stretch marks

Did you get stretch marks when you were pregnant, mama?

Updated Aug. 19, 2019
Celebrity News
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Life

Now that all my kids are in school, where does that leave me?

Once the carefree days of summer are over—a new chapter begins.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Life

Here’s what to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant

Certain foods can either improve or weaken fertility and sperm quality.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
Life
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Disney has an entire shop dedicated to Halloween—and it’s on Amazon 🎃

Have you started planning your family's Halloween costumes yet?

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Child Sleep

How to ease into back-to-school sleep routines—a sleep expert breaks it down for us

Start the school year with well-rested kids.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022
Child Sleep, Child, Parenting
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Pregnancy

Surprise! This mama gave birth to triplets and didn’t even know she was pregnant

This story is unreal!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Pregnancy, Birth, Birth Stories
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Parenting

Should I send my child to preschool? 5 benefits to know about, mama

It's not free, but the benefits are worth it.

Updated Aug. 16, 2019
Parenting, Tips & Tricks
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Life

A promise to my son on his first birthday

I promise to make you self-sufficient. You should be able to look after yourself—cook, clean, feed yourself, do your laundry and even sew on the odd button that comes off your best formal shirt the night before an important meeting.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
Life
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