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Jessie James Decker shares how motherhood changed her life’s purpose + strengthened her marriage

How to talk to kids about natural disasters (and prepare your family for them)

First: Stay calm.

5 surprising birth stories from ‘Bachelor’ contestants

You can't write a better Bachelor ending than that!

How to improve postpartum back pain, according to a Chiropractor

It's a common symptom, but it doesn't have to be.

Our fave 5: Functional nursing-friendly tops + dresses that don’t skimp on style

Chic comfort ahead.

No, we’re not finding out our baby’s sex

Did you keep it a surprise, mama?

Bachelor star Jade Roper Tolbert had an accidental home birth in her closet

"My waters broke and 75 minutes later I gave birth to our healthy baby boy while clutching a bench in our closet," shares Tolbert.

Prioritizing my self-care saved my motherhood

I still have times when I get caught up in the frenzy of motherhood and put my needs on the back burner for weeks, or even months, at a time. But then I remember my life-changing revelation and I schedule a babysitter and give myself a couple of hours to get back on track.

60% of parents lose sleep over the back-to-school season—here are 5 ways to avoid that

4. Learn about the school's safety and emergency procedures.

Talk about a baby boom: This NICU has 36 nurses having a baby this year

"We always have a baby boom going on like this," says Allison Ronco, a critical care education coordinator and nurse for the hospital."

Amy Schumer loves her ‘warm, soft post-baby body’—and we’re here for it

The comedian has been through a lot, from battling hyperemesis during pregnancy to a C-section recovery, so it's wonderful to see her feeling strong.

Parents can now ‘clip’ box tops using an app

General Mills' 'Box Tops' program is going digital.

My son was 6 months old when I found out I was pregnant again—and I was devastated

How dare I feel this way when other women yearned for biological children?

There’s something magical about summer I want to hold onto all year long

Are you sad that summer is ending, mama?

You *can* go on vacation with kids and actually relax—here’s how

Was your last vacation relaxing, mama?

Motherly launched a new digital magazine with Medium

Each month, we'll connect with thought-leaders, experts and writers to share unique perspectives, science-backed reporting and sharp insights on the issues that matter most to parents.

My birth trauma story: PTSD, postpartum depression, and learning to advocate for myself

"Postpartum depression doesn’t discriminate. It is something completely out of your control."

Brooklyn Decker shares the struggle of postpartum workouts—because it really is that hard

We're here for you in solidarity, mama!

Snooki was mom-shamed for drinking wine while feeding her baby—but she’s not having it

Ultimately, when it comes to how you feed your baby and whether you're comfortable having a glass of wine while doing so, you're calling the shots, mama.

Leaving the hospital with my baby still in the NICU was so hard

I had to go back to the NICU and give my baby one more kiss.