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New moms spend 1,400 hours a year worrying about babies’ health, poll says

Whether you're in the midst of caring for an infant or that scary-wonderful time is years behind you, you're probably nodding to yourself right now, thinking, "Is that all?"

Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy announcement has a message for those struggling with infertility

"It's not for a movie…⁣⁣ #2," Hathaway captioned a black-and-white mirror selfie showing off her bump in a white tank top.

The best bottles for formula & breastfed babies (and mama!)

We've narrowed down the best choices for you.

To the mama who doesn’t have everything together—you’re not alone

My day-to-day is filled with micro failures that prevent me from achieving any semblance of "best mom ever" status.

Motherhood is: Being sleep-deprived and still getting it done

How do people 'mom' like this? I thought. They just do, I would later realize.

Christy Turlington Burns’ birth story inspired her to help other mothers

"That experience is what opened my eyes to this global tragedy. You know I did not know that women and girls were still dying in pregnancy-related complications all over the world. I had no idea," shares Burns.

Christy Turlington Burns on how crucial it is to improve maternal health in the U.S. and abroad

Lake Bell shares how her home births didn’t go as planned

Bell says that she grappled with some guilt over her decision to have a home birth in the aftermath of this experience.

Shawn Johnson East opens up about the anxiety she felt during her recent anatomy scan

It sparked an important conversation about Down Syndrome and what it truly means to have a "healthy baby."

Our favorite viral mama & kid videos

These ‘smart diapers’ from Pampers will tell you when the baby needs to be changed

Would you use these diapers, mama?

How to turn off screen time without a struggle, according to a clinical psychologist

It's easier than you think.

You can now buy Baby Shark bedding at Walmart, Mama Shark 🦈

Raise your hand if your kiddo wants this.

Crystal on pretending she didn’t need her medication

"If you are in need of help, please tell the people you love."

How to help your child deal with the death of a loved one

"The best thing you can do is be present and empathic."

To my 6-year-old when you told me your thighs were chubby

I don't know what caused you to say something like that. You probably heard it on the playground, another little girl parroting an adult's insecurities.

Finding beauty in the mundane moments of motherhood

His cereal bowl is on the counter with remnants of oats and milk. My French press is half full, the cream is still out. I have yet to get properly dressed, or attempt to begin the strange battle that is dressing my son.

What is the perfect number of kids to have?

I want a family where my kids feel this sense of community they might not get anywhere else and that's not a numbers game that's a culture thing.

American parents are paying more for childcare than ever before

According to a new survey, 70% of families are paying rates defined as unaffordable by the government.

Jessica Alba on having 3 kids: ‘You’re outnumbered, but I really like it’

It's never easy, but always worth it.