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Motherly Stories

’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024
Motherly Stories
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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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Style

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
Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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Postpartum

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
Postpartum, Birth

Health & Wellness

Midwives can reduce maternal deaths
News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

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
Microplastics in a plate
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
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Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025
Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News
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Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025
Health & Wellness, Mental Health

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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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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News

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
News, Pregnancy
Ultrasound
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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Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy

News

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News

82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Updated Jul. 22, 2025
News
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News

Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

On July 1, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 414 and 415, which would require both private insurers and Medicaid to cover group-based prenatal care programs.

Updated Jul. 22, 2025
News
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News

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

"I think we should be more concerned about the overall well-being of women postpartum. I don't think that we need to bounce back.”

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
News, Celebrity News

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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News

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Parenting, News

Parenting

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Parenting

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
Parenting, Safety
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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
Brent-Rooker
Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Parenting, News
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News

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. 21, 2025
News, Motherly, Parenting
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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.

Read More Details
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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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News

Report shows life is hard—but millennials are more resilient + resourceful 👏

It really is harder to get by these days, and the data graphed by Axios shows it's just simple math.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
News, Life
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Celebrity News

Cardi B cancels tour to stay close to baby—and mamas totally understand why

It's a brave decision, and one too many working mothers can't afford to make.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
Celebrity News, Career & Money, Life, News, Parenting, Work & Motherhood
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Life

13 hacks to keep your car organized—from real mamas

We asked #TeamMotherly to share their best hacks, tips, and tricks to keeping their cars (or minivans) organized and clean—and they delivered.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Postpartum Products

Finding the Right Swimsuit for Your Postpartum Body Type

17 swimsuits that are flattering to all postpartum body types.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
Postpartum Products, Pregnancy
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News

Breastfeeding Was Illegal in These Two States. Until Now.

Well Rounded's weekly links are here!

Updated Apr. 21, 2022
News
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Life

When I struggled with breastfeeding the answer was simple: I needed grace

It finally sank in: I was doing the best I could, and that was enough.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Our Partners

13 phrases that can speed up your morning routine

We've tried them—they really work, mama.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
Our Partners, Parenting
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Life

To the woman who called me cruel as I held my dying child

Through those tears you can see so much love; two parents proud of the little baby that touched their lives in a profound way.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
Life
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Shop

Boxed is having a major back-to-school grocery + snack sale 👏

It's the perfect time to stock up on house supplies and snacks, mamas!

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
Shop
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Home Shopping Guides

Walmart’s online nursery section just got a gorgeous makeover 🙌

Mamas-to-be can shop six curated collections that are on-trend (and on a budget).

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
Home Shopping Guides, Baby, Home, Life, Parenting, Registry
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Celebrity News

James Van Der Beek’s support of breastfeeding makes him #partnergoals

Pacey who?

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Celebrity News, News
Hilary Duff
Celebrity News

Hilary Duff’s simple, powerful honesty: ‘Pregnancy is hard’

She admits the journey is special but says it's also really difficult.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News, Pregnancy
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Baby Names

Michael Bublé + Luisana Lopilato chose a unique name for their new baby girl

Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato just welcomed a baby girl, the couple announced on Instagram.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
Baby Names, Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Michelle Williams just got married to a dad she has a lot in common with

The private wedding was recently revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Beyoncé just shared photos of Rumi, Sir + Blue Ivy—and we can’t get over how cute they are

The kids are just too cute.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
Celebrity News
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Life

As a working mom, one day I asked myself: Is this really what I want to be doing?

For me, work gives me something of my own. Something to separate me from being Henry and Simon's mom and Logan's wife.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
Life, Career & Money, Motherly Stories, Work & Motherhood
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Life

Netflix + bedtime? 40 binge-worthy shows you’ll devour in one sitting

Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, etc. are all my co-conspirators in why I stay up way past my bedtime.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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News

Why the AAP is telling parents not to put plastic bowls, cups + plates in the dishwasher

The American Academy of Pediatrics just released a new policy statement calling for changes in regulatory processes at the FDA when it comes to deciding if food additives are safe.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
News, Life, Parenting, Safety
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Pregnancy

Study: Sex of baby can predict mama’s complication risks

Mama's blood, and the placenta, are different depending on whether baby is boy or a girl.

Updated Jul. 25, 2018
Pregnancy
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Life

My heart aches knowing it won’t be just you and me anymore, my firstborn

In not too long, you'll be a big brother. Something I'm reminded of constantly with the kicks and jabs to my ribs. With the simultaneous slowing and quickening of time that comes only with waiting for a new life to enter the world.

Updated Jul. 24, 2018
Life
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