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This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
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Health & Wellness

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

Updated Aug. 04, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting
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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

We found the best wearable breast pumps so you can pump hands-free (and most are on sale this week!)

Moms and experts weigh in on their faves.

Updated Aug. 04, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Baby Feeding Tips
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A 30-year-old embryo just became a newborn—and his big sister is already a mom

This is a story where time folds in on itself: a child conceived in one century, born in another, sharing DNA with a sister who now tucks her own children into bed.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Baby, Birth, Parenting

Health & Wellness

Butter recall
Health & Wellness

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Updated Aug. 04, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting
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Women's Health

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Women's Health, Health & Wellness
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Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025
News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
Parenting, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness
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Health & Wellness

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
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health
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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

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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Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
Pregnancy, News
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Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy, Baby Names
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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. 25, 2025
News, Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

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Babies
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The best states to have a baby in 2025 (and the 10 that need to do better)

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
News, Birth, Parenting
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This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

“Consumption of the liquid in these cans will result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
News
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Hailey Bieber just shared her pregnancy must-haves and they’re actually affordable

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Celebrity News, Postpartum Products

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
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Dog rests his head on baby bump—then the kick comes

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

A new mom lost it over a BLT—and every parent understands why

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Parenting

Crowd erupts as baby’s first steps steal the show at WNBA game

One little girl in a pink bow crawled out to an early lead. Cameras zoomed in. Parents cheered from across the court. But then, she paused. Wobbled. And… stood up.

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
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The best states to have a baby in 2025 (and the 10 that need to do better)

For many parents, the financial and logistical realities of birth are prompting a bigger question: What does “baby-friendly” actually look like when you’re the one giving birth?

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
News, Birth, Parenting
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Parenting

One mom sang to her ‘slacker boob’—and every pumping parent felt seen

From diss track to anthem, this viral breastfeeding reel is sparking a bigger convo: Why is one boob always the underachiever—and why are we so hard on ourselves when it is?

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
Parenting
Butter recall
Health & Wellness

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

Updated Aug. 04, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting
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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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Life

Dear sensitive mama—your empathy is what makes you so strong

You feel everything so deeply, so it's hard not to notice. You wear your heart on your sleeve about almost everything.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Life

Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t recognize her symptoms as postpartum depression

"It was really shocking to me because I never thought that I would be a person who got postnatal depression," Paltrow recently said during an episode of the goop podcast.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Baby

The 4-month sleep regression struggle is real

What do we do now?

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
Baby, Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules
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Gisele Bündchen opens up about new motherhood: ‘I kind of lost myself’

"All I ever wanted was to be a mom, but when you're actually experiencing that, it's a shock," shares Bündchen.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Parenting

3 products to make the early days of diaper changing so much easier

The average baby will go through about 2,500 diapers in their first year!

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Parenting, Baby, Registry
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4 baby clothes must-haves for their (perfectly adorable) wardrobe

Stocking up on baby's clothing essentials today makes for smooth outfit changes (and changes and changes) in the future

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
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Parenting

5 baby gear items for new mamas that are worth every penny

Go ahead and splurge, mama.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Parenting, Baby, Registry
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Baby

5 sensitive skin products your newborn needs for bathtime

Turn even the simplest scrub into a spa-worthy experience your baby will love.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Baby, Parenting, Registry
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Parenting

5 genius products that help keep baby’s nursery clean + organized

The essentials that new parents need.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Parenting, Baby, Registry
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Parenting

5 science-backed toys for baby’s blossoming brain

A few well-selected items to stimulate baby's imagination and move their bodies will serve you both well.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Parenting, Baby
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

5 pumping essentials every mama needs to know about

Accommodating baby's appetite has never been easier thanks to some pretty remarkable developments with pump technology.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips
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Parenting

5 must-have car seats for your baby registry

We've rounded up some of the safest seats on the market.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Parenting, Baby, Registry
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Life

I am a postpartum psychosis survivor

Discover my personal story of overcoming postpartum psychosis and find hope and support for new parents facing similar struggles.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
Life
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Life

Is cold medicine safe during pregnancy? 5 natural remedies to try instead

Our guide to navigating the cold season with a baby on board.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Life
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Toddler Sleep

Motherhood is: Waiting for my child to fall asleep

During the waiting, time changes shape. I can wait for half an hour and think it's been five minutes, and it happens the other way around too. I always feel like I should be using my time more productively, but I'm afraid to make a sound and I can't focus on anything anyways.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Toddler Sleep, Child, Child Nutrition, Parenting, Toddler
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Child Sleep

7 guided meditations to help your child fall asleep

When doing these exercises always speak in a gentle soothing voice, use rhythm and repetition, and slow down as you speak. As your child seems more relaxed pause between some words, and elongate sounds.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Child Sleep, Child, Parenting
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Life

From one sleep-deprived mama to another, please rest

While sometimes it can feel selfish or even indulgent to take time for ourselves, no one wants a sad, broken mama. We need to take time to do the things that heal us.

Updated Sep. 26, 2018
Life
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Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen opens up about wanting more kids—and when

"Are we ready right now? No!," says Teigen. "I really love having two, but I think when I'm 70, I'll look back and say, 'Oh, I wish I had more.' I can't see myself regretting having a ton of kids."

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Viral & Trending

Jacinda Ardern bringing her baby to the UN is an important milestone for all mothers

Working parents are stronger when their working environments allow them to be whole people. Sometimes, that means a baby is coming to a meeting. Even if it's at the UN.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Viral & Trending

These viral photos prove dads need changing tables, too

"Clearly we do this often because look how comfortable my son is," Donte Palmer wrote in his caption. "It's routine to him!!!! Let's fix this problem!"

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Viral & Trending, Baby, Life, News, Parenting
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