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10 ways a postpartum mama can thrive in recovery

3. Ask a friend or family member to arrange a meal sign up.

When I failed at breastfeeding my pump became my ally

I stuck with my goal of breastfeeding for six months, even if breastfeeding looked different than what I had imagined.

The one baby gift I didn’t register for (but desperately needed)

Everybody who came to visit in those early days ended up in that ugly glider. We have photos to prove it.

The 8 most flattering jeans for postpartum mamas

Mama jeans are on trend.

It’s science: How your child’s social skills set the stage for success

Achievement is driven by both cognitive ability and non-cognitive characteristics, like emotion regulation.

Valerie Jarrett on how motherhood changed her sense of purpose

Best baby names for Leo babies

Leo babies are charismatic, self-assured, fun and adventurous.

9 helpful phrases to get your kids to open up about their first day of school

6. "What made you feel happy (or sad) today?"

Some childcare providers are still using recalled Rock ‘n Plays for naps

What parents need to know.

I’m so ready for school to start

I know I'm lucky to be at home with my kids right now and please, believe me, I am grateful, but dang, can a girl get some personal space?

Singing can relieve postpartum depression, says study

Women in both groups reported an improvement of their symptoms, but women in the singing group responded at a significantly quicker rate.

The best (and worst) states to have a baby in 2019

Where does your state rank?

I have two sons—but I am not a #boymom

If the hashtag doesn't apply to all the possibilities their lives have in store, it's not for me.

We’re here for Amy Schumer’s response to a commenter asking what she would do if her son was autistic

"How I cope? I don't see being on the spectrum as a negative thing," shares Schumer.

13 breastfeeding products our editors can’t live without

Spoiler: They're a total game-changer.

Dear daughter: Becoming your mama has changed me forever

I found out that no matter how strong you are, some things will just break you. And you'll need your village.

To the mama who is surviving not thriving—it won’t be like this forever

We promise.

This preemie baby couldn’t go to his parent’s wedding—so they brought it to him 😭

The hospital staff went above and beyond in delivering family-centered care–and an unforgettable wedding.

60 top baby names for siblings

They're so good!

Join Motherly for our fall Postpartum Wellness Workshop!

You're invited for a morning of conversation & community-building with other new moms.