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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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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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5 fun at-home workout programs to get you fit for pregnancy fast

You don’t need to leave the house to get in shape.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Plus download our printable grocery shopping list. 

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You don’t need to upgrade apartments or buy a bigger home to have a baby.

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What is the two-week wait? An OB-GYN shares what you need to know

Conception, fertilization, implantation: Our OB-GYN explains the biology of early pregnancy and your baby.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022
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Everything is harder with kids. But oh, it’s so much better, too

A recent hike was different because our kids were there. It was so much worse but also a little better.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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7 Rules for Safe Baby Sleep

Why AAP's new rules around SIDS should matter.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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Beautiful toys that won’t make your home look like a toy store.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Where is home when you move your family far away?

Home has become a tricky word in our household—does it mean where you come from or where you are now?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Because sometimes it takes courage to be the kind one.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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A dermatologist clears things up when it comes to baby's skin.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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Cod Liver Oil for Your Fertility

Why you should take cod liver oil if you’re trying to conceive

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This pregnancy is progressing nearly identical to the first, but everything feels so different.

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5 ways mothers are transforming the world—from inside their homes

An interview with Tara Teng, former Miss World Canada and advocate fighting human trafficking.

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8 tips for peaceful bedroom sharing with baby

Sharing a bedroom with baby? Here’s how to sleep, and stay tidy, in a crowded space.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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