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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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One preschooler’s wild graduation dream is sparking joy for millions

"Dream big, baby girl. In other news, might be time to turn off the @wickedmovie at home."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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

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What a new study suggests about pregnancy diet and type 1 diabetes—and why it’s not about being perfect

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about having the tools to make informed choices.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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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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Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025
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Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
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How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
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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
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Mom checks baby monitor—and sees a crib moment she’ll never forget

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Updated Jul. 07, 2025
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Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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I was just her, the mom with a toddler and an infant

Without that hard year, without that time in the trenches, I wouldn’t be able to recognize how far we’ve come.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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I’m ready for another baby—but he’s not

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Sometimes, holding you while you sleep is the best choice. A heartfelt essay on the joys of motherhood.

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#3—Put the furniture together. Please? ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Our ideal candidate is someone with an equal love for witty editorial and reader-focused partner sponsorships.

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Time is not measured by clocks but by moments.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Tiny jeans are just the beginning.

Updated Aug. 03, 2023
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What runs through his head when he finds out you’re pregnant

As I waited, I half felt very manly and proud of myself and I half felt like there was no way this was happening.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The stay-at-home mom isolation is real

I dragged myself out once a week to the new moms group I’d signed up for, and that seemed like enough.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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1. They let me know I wasn’t alone.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Stretch marks remind us that we are miracle workers—that we created a human inside of our bodies. WHAT.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Bollywood-Inspired Prenatal Fitness

Stay fit during pregnancy with these Bollywood-inspired moves.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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5 stages of adjustment you’ll experience as a new working mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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A cautionary tale of a new mom versus her caregiver.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Common Leg Problems During Pregnancy

With all the extra weight, it's no wonder your legs ache.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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Fun Games for Your Toddler

Easy-to-play games to encourage education, memory, imagination, and family bonding

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