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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. 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
Ultrasound

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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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
Brent-Rooker

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
pbs defunding vote

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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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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No, I didn’t fall in love with my son the first moment I met him

I picked him up and moved to the couch to comfort him. And there, that moment, that is when it hit me.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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To the mama trying to feed her baby the best way she knows how

Take a deep breath. It’s going to be okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to help your stressed-out child feel calm again

Teach your kids to choose their own ending.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Relax, your body knows *exactly* what to do during birth

So calm your brain and watch what your body can do.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This viral video shows dad during baby’s first shots feeling what we ALL do

“I felt his pain but at the same time, it was all about love,” Lee told ABC News. “I know he felt the love because his daddy was there.”

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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Kristen Bell’s breast-pump mishap is one all working moms can relate to

When you've gotta pump, you've gotta pump.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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A letter to my wild child

At every turn, you find new limits to test, places to explore, and journeys to be discovered. There is never a dull moment with you in the family.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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4 Things I Learned from Motherhood That I Wish I Knew Before.

You don't have to give up everything to focus on your baby.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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What I want to tell my pregnant self about being a mom

You will learn as you go and that’s okay. Baby thinks you’re an expert, even when you make mistakes.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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I suddenly found myself missing 4 am feedings

Take time to treasure the still, silent moments that your baby falls asleep in your arms.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Millennial mamas: Let’s be the generation that ends mom shaming

It’s not easy being a mama. Especially in a social media saturated society. But we need to be a team. We need to support each other.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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How my second-born child gets the best of me

Just as my heart doubled in size to make room for you the night you were born, I am making room in life for exactly who you are.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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What every parent needs to know about human emotional development

1. We often use the word emotion and feeling interchangeably, but they refer to different things.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Something very strange happens to *time* when you become a mom for the first time

Whatever happened, wherever she eventually went, this was it. We were it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The chaos of motherhood is a part of the magic

Sometimes it’s not clear that something doesn’t matter until you get a little space from it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The simple way to create a Montessori play space at home

Even small changes in a room can have a noticeable impact on children’s behavior.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Trying to get pregnant? Red wine might be the key, says study

An anti-inflammatory in red wine could help you get pregnant with as little as one glass a week.

Updated Dec. 17, 2021
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Delayed cord clamping can save babies’ lives, study finds

Waiting just 60 seconds could make a huge difference.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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City Baby Registry Picks

15 things that will make parenting in the city easier.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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