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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
a baby looking at a drawer for nicotine pouches

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
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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
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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. 21, 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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Kelly Osbourne says she was ‘hungry for 9 months’ when pregnant with gestational diabetes

"I didn't get to have the pregnancy where you eat whatever you want. It sucked."

Updated May. 06, 2024
Nasal irrigation hack TikTok

Gross—but satisfying—TikTok shows how nasal irrigation helps congested babies and toddlers

It may be controversial and look a little scary, but it's perfectly safe.

Updated May. 06, 2024
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Overwhelmed by your prenatal vitamin options? These are the ones you need

Needed takes a radically-better approach to satisfy the demands of pregnancy and postpartum with abundance―not bare minimums.

Updated May. 06, 2024
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To my partner: One day, we’ll miss all of this

But right now we have all this. All this beauty. All this wonder. All this joy. Right at our fingertips.

Updated Sep. 03, 2024
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Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Gen Z moms are less likely to support gun control and paid leave this election year, our survey shows

Moms under 30 are 3 times less likely than older moms to support key federal policies, Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood survey found. But I’m not surprised.

Updated May. 20, 2024
Bluey family

Americans can finally watch the banned ‘Bluey’ episode on YouTube

Disney+ refused to stream this 'Bluey' episode where a male dog pretends to give birth.

Updated May. 03, 2024
Weighted sleep sacks

Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns

Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.

Updated May. 03, 2024
Grandma goes on mother's day rant

People have strong opinions about this grandma’s Mother’s Day rant

She doesn’t want older moms, grandmas, and MILs to be forgotten.

Updated May. 03, 2024
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Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

Updated May. 03, 2024
Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes gets refreshingly candid about being an ‘older mom’

"In my 20s, I shouldn't have even been around a child."

Updated May. 02, 2024
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Breaking bigger: The messy business of expanding your heart

In watching my firstborn love on my newborn, the swell of joy broke my heart ever-so-slightly bigger, again.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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Playing ‘Memory Keeper’ for your kids is a bittersweet job

I never predicted the pressure I’d feel to catalog every important moment of my child’s life

Updated May. 03, 2024
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Women should start getting mammograms at 40, new guidance says

But some say the new recommendation doesn't go far enough to protect women with dense breast tissue.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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