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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. 17, 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. 17, 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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PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

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

Updated Jul. 18, 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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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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Rebecca on wanting to die and asking to be hospitalized for treatment

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2022
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Mama delivers baby on JetBlue flight from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale

Now where does the little one get citizenship?

Updated Feb. 18, 2019
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This viral comic about working motherhood is so true

It's not really an even playing field.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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I respect the way my Korean mother raised me, but I’m doing these 5 things differently

It's not because I think she was a bad parent. I respect her more than anyone else in the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How I finally learned to set boundaries as a work from home mom

Just because I can work anywhere, doesn't mean I should.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021
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I’m a SAHM with an older child—what’s next for me?

It's not my son's job to fulfill me, make me happy, or give me an identity. That's my job; always has been and always will be. This I know without a shadow of a doubt.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Dear mama: There is life after loss

I share the heartbreaking moments of parenting children in both heaven and earth.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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California may invest $25-35 million to help parents with childcare costs

The bill seeks to rectify a broken childcare system.

Updated Feb. 15, 2019
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New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force could help prevent perinatal depression

They call on health care providers to identify at-risk women and connect them with cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy.

Updated Feb. 15, 2019
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Motherhood blew my mind

Motherly's co-founder looks back on the mission that gave birth to our first book, This is Motherhood.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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Meet me offline, mama

Bringing Motherly right to your home through our book, This is Motherhood.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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Motherhood is: Looking at my baby and thinking, ‘You’re perfect’

Your smile is truly genuine, completely uninhibited by insecurities. It is unmasked by facade, unlike the smiles of grownups. You don't care that you have no teeth, or that your jaw goes crooked when your grin is stretched to the max.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Baby #2 has thrown us into survival mode—but I know this feeling won’t last forever

Parenting small kids can put stress on a marriage. But perhaps it does get easier, or maybe it gets more manageable, and we get better at it.

Updated Feb. 14, 2019
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Turns out, there are some things we *can* control as parents

As a parent, you're constantly navigating ups and downs, wins and losses.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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