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How to stay cool during pregnancy: Real mom tips + smart new products

Updated Jun. 12, 2025

Our Partners, Pregnancy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Health & Wellness

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

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.”

Viral & Trending

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

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

News

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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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. 18, 2025

Parenting, Safety

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

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

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. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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

It’s not selfish to take a break, mama

It isn’t selfish to take a shower. It isn’t selfish to brush your hair. It isn’t selfish to have dessert alone.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Life

Baby

Trust me, I’m a baby

“I know exactly what I am doing.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Baby, Parenting

Motherly Stories

When you’re 42 weeks pregnant

I’ve been 42 weeks pregnant. 3 times.

Updated Nov. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Third Trimester

Life

Life is better with less: 7 reasons moms need minimalism

1. Less cleaning. Need I say more?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Parenting

6 important life lessons my toddler taught me

1. If you’re persistent enough, you will usually get what you want

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

First Trimester

10 loving things you can do for your baby in the first trimester

1. Survive.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

First Trimester, Pregnancy

Life

That sweet little beat: What to know about miscarriage risk now that baby’s heart is beating

Let’s talk about miscarriages a bit, and some ways to release a bit of the stress you may be feeling about them.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Dana Haim’s Neutral Nursery

Our fave pom-pom expert shows off her personal nursery style.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Life, Home, Home Decor

Motherly

Getting so big! —9 month old

Mom like a champion today. Baby isn't the only one who's growing up. Look at you—in charge of an sweet tiny human who trusts and adores you completely. When did you both get so big? Mother. Superhero. Changer-Of-The-Diaper-While-Baby-Wiggles-Away Extraordinaire. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. You more than earned a reward for rocking #momlife this week. May we suggest Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams—an artisan ice-cream ? delivery service that is 100% pure yum. Because you're worth it. Baby this week: Around 9 months most babies start to pull to stand. Try this: Encourage baby's standing (she may start in her crib, so make sure it's at the lowest setting) and you'll soon find her cruising across low-level furniture. Catch her while you can!

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Motherly

Life

What Trump Means for Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

How the new administration’s policy might affect your pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Having children saved my life

I didn’t care about prestige. All I cared about was my little girl.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Pregnancy

I Didn’t Love Being Pregnant

When you have a normal pregnancy, but you still don’t enjoy it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Pregnancy

Parenting

Flying As a Pumping Mom

4 tips to make pumping while flying a breeze.

Updated Jan. 24, 2017

Parenting

Toddler

Toddler acting up? Relax, mama—she’s normal

The early years are about teaching, not punishing.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play

Life

The unexpected reason marriage improved my finances

What “for richer or poorer” meant for my young husband + me.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life, Career & Money

Motherly

It’s perfection —your 5-month-old baby

They say a mother's work is never done. We say—hire a once-a-month house cleaner, put your MIL on laundry duty, make your partner give you a night off, and take a break to do something that YOU love. Just for you. Just for fun. A mother's work is never done—unless she says, "I'm clocking out!" and makes it happen. The time to practice self-care is now. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Wondering what to do with your precious day/night/hour off? Try our new mother's self-care checklist for some inspired ideas. Baby this week: Baby is starting to jabber! Try this: Respond to her conversation as if you know exactly what she's saying. And although she's more likely to belt out "dada" before "mama," bond this week by telling her all about her lovely mother. "Mama is going out to dinner with her friends!"

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Motherly

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Life

Arielle Haspel’s Pregnancy Style

Bump envy!

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Life, Beauty & Style, Style

Parenting

The difference between baby #1, #2 and #3

Reading list for baby #3: How-to survive manuals.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Parenting

When drop-off breaks my heart: A letter to my child’s day care team

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Motherly

Putting my big girl pants on —9-week-old-baby

We're not ones to brag—but you made a human with your body, gave birth and kept her alive for two straight months? You're kind of a big deal. ? Motherhood gives you superpowers—supersonic hearing, efficiency at work, the ability to change a diaper in the dark, and a depth of love you've never known. What you do with those newfound powers? Well, that's entirely up to you. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Not quite back to pre-pregnancy pants yet? (Neither are we.) Look chic during this transition period with a few new pieces from LeTote, a clothing subscription service that lets you rent an amazing everyday wardrobe. Use code MOTHERLY25 for $25 off your first month's membership. Baby this week: You'll start to soon see the beginning of hand-eye coordination. Try this: Promote coordination—Help your tot gently stroke a household pet, dangle a textured, crinkly toy for those little hands to swat, or lay baby on an activity gym and let her reach for overhead toys.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022

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