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After years of infertility I thought I was prepared to have a baby, the reality was different

You are allowed to vocalize how hard this actually is. Just because you endured a longer road to get here does not take away the fact of the pressure of being a mother.

Motherhood is: Feeling sad that your child needs you less, but so happy to watch them soar

Yes, you are growing so fast―but, really, I wouldn't want it any other way. Because seeing you become the person you are is magical.

Rock your first year with baby with these 7 products & services 💪

You'll thank us later, mama.

This PICU nurse adopts the baby boy she cared for between heart surgeries

5 ways to celebrate your postpartum body this week

Because, spoiler alert: It's amazing.

You actually *are* the best mama ever—here’s why

We've all been there, mama.

Being ‘Motherly’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

Because "caring, protective and kind" doesn't begin to scratch the surface on what and who this woman is today.

To our nanny: Thank you for everything you do

Thank you for giving us the peace of mind that he is well taken care of, loved, respected and nurtured every single day.

This mama’s honest story about her postpartum body is going viral

"Is it skinny? No. Is it what it used to be? No. Did it bounce right back? No. But it's a body & it's at the pool. So it's pool ready."

What went viral this week: LGBT maternity shoot, baby basketball fan + soccer star’s reunion with son

These are the headlines that made us smile this week, mama.

Alanis Morissette is so honest about pregnancy at 45 + postpartum depression

All new mamas need to hear her message.

Think of dressing yourself as a form of self-care, mama, says stylist La Tonya Yvette

"We feel like our best like selves when we're actually taking care of our mental health. And you know that's style for me," shares Yvette.

LaTonya Yvette on why fashion can be a form of self-care for moms

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to embrace imperfection

The real you is not perfect. She's better.

Amazon just announced Prime Day 2019—but you can shop these early deals now

Get ready. It's on July 15th.

To the mama who lets their child pick their own outfits—I see you

I see that your child also has 5+ bows in their hair and a layer of leggings, shorts and a skirt on.

For all the mamas who need it: A thread of only happy viral videos 😍

Chrissy Teigen asked. Motherly delivered.

Kate Mara is refreshingly honest about her emergency C-section

But she says that looking back, she wouldn't do a thing differently.

Why border patrol is not accepting donated diapers + toys for detained migrant kids

It's complicated but one thing is clear: These kids need help that they are not currently getting.

This mom’s honest post on the reality of her son’s autism is going viral

"Some disabilities cannot be overcome," she writes.