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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Teaching about periods

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 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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Daphne Oz shares photo of her postpartum body: ‘There is no bounce-back’

The new mom of three shares a candid message that’s both real and inspiring.

Updated Jan. 24, 2018
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Tammy Duckworth will be the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office

The 50-year-old junior senator from Illinois is used to blazing trails.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022
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How Moms Can Make a Difference

8 ways a mama can show up, even when she can’t actually show up.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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The joys and challenges of parenting an autistic child

Even though this journey has many unexpected twists and turns, there is such beauty in my son and our relationship.

Updated Jan. 23, 2018
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What do childcare workers do all day? It’s way more than ‘wipe noses’

One Australian politician needed a serious reality check. 

Updated Jan. 23, 2018
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5 simple + effective ways to prevent a toddler meltdown

Go to hacks for lessening the drama.

Updated Jan. 23, 2018
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You are the best mom for your kids, and I am the best for mine

We should be the moms that we are. We get to define it, it doesn’t define us.

Updated Aug. 29, 2022
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2 in 3 millennial women have fertility concerns—but won’t tell anyone

According to a new survey, 39% of women don’t even discuss fertility with their partners.

Updated Jan. 23, 2018
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Mom with postpartum depression asks for help, but nurse calls the cops instead

“I leave the ER at midnight, my spirit more broken than ever…”

Updated Jan. 23, 2018
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The important thing you need to know about pregnancy weight gain

It’s about more than just the numbers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to Ace Your Midnight Feed

A handy cheat sheet that will help you get more sleep.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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7 science-backed ways to have a happier + healthier marriage

Marriages can go through tough times, but they can often be repaired more easily than you think.

Updated Jan. 22, 2018
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8 psychologist-backed tips for improving communication with kids

Good communication with you forms the basis of good communication with other people as your child grows into an adult.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022
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It all goes by so fast, mama

I can’t stop looking at you. I am trying to burn into my memory what I know will be gone far too soon.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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It’s science: Having sisters helps you become a better person

“Sisters play a role in promoting positive mental health.”

Updated Jan. 22, 2018
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Bill Gates’ top 3 tech rules for his kids—and what we can learn from them

Not surprisingly, these guidelines from Bill Gates are genius. 

Updated Jan. 22, 2018
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