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Microplastics in a plate

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
Nordstrom Sale

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
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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

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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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. 16, 2025
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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. 15, 2025
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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
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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
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“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
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A neighbor, a hose, and a group of kids—this summer scene is melting hearts across the internet

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
Uterine transplant

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
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Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
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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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How I finally managed all of my kids’ toy clutter—for good

What was meant to entertain, educate and occupy our children, has become the object of frustration, distraction and pain (ever step on a Lego barefoot?).

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 ways to connect with your partner when parenthood feels like too much

3. Hear them out and see things from their point of view.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Chrissy Teigen’s son is done wearing his helmet 🎉

As many as 46% of babies have positional plagiocephaly, and some need helmets to fix it.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
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I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom

Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Being a mom doesn’t get easier—but you get stronger

Without a doubt, I'm getting better at it. Motherhood is like a muscle that just keeps getting stronger, every time you use it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The early months of motherhood are monotonous—but they don’t last forever

Losing yourself for the sake of your children will be something I never, ever regret. Instead, it will be something I am forever grateful for.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to make the YouTube Kids app safer for your family

The stricter you are with the settings, the more you can control what your child sees.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Beto O’Rourke says he ‘helps’ raise his kids, but dads are not just helpers

It's time for everyone, dads and moms, to quit saying fathers 'help.'

Updated Oct. 26, 2021
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10 phrases to describe dads that don’t reduce them to babysitters

Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke said he 'helps' raise his kids, but America's fathers can and are doing more than that.

Updated Mar. 14, 2019
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Pregnant Amy Schumer goes naked for her hilarious maternity shoot

Posing for photographer Heather Sten, Amy ran naked through a New Orleans park and made herself Spanish moss bra for a real Mother Nature look.

Updated Mar. 14, 2019
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Anne-Marie Slaughter on the mental load of motherhood and why we need to be doing less

The cultural shift that brought women into the workplace didn't shift the load we were already carrying, but added to it.

Updated Mar. 14, 2019
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My co-parent is absent but the love in our home is not

One of the hardest things with this is the uncertainty—it's incredibly challenging when you don't fully understand why, let alone if, or when, he may return.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Jessica Alba’s new tattoos honor her three kids

"These are permanent and I won't regret these ones. These are my babies," says Alba.

Updated Mar. 13, 2019
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Kylie Jenner almost picked this super traditional name for Stormi

In an Instagram live this week Kylie explained how Stormi was very nearly given the 141st most common baby girl name in America.

Updated Mar. 13, 2019
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A surprising fact about the price of pregnancy tests

Is one really better than the other?

Updated Mar. 13, 2019
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Why is my toddler suddenly a picky eater?

Plus, helpful tips to keep in mind when expanding your child's palate.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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When I first came back from maternity leave, I felt like I was better at my job than being a mom

But, little by little I started remembering why I founded my business in the first place. I remembered how wonderful my clients were and how satisfying it felt to use the intellectual part of my brain.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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