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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

Pregnancy

Life

The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025

Life

4th of July

4th of July activities for kids who don’t like fireworks: Fun, safe & sensory-friendly ideas

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

4th of July

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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

jwoww on son's sensory processing disorder

Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

Updated Jul. 03, 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

Health & Wellness

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025

Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Little Remedies honey cough syrup recalled nationwide: What parents need to know

The recalled syrup, a go-to for many parents looking for natural relief for their child’s cough.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Updated Jun. 18, 2025

Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Parenting

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

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

Postpartum

What every mom should know about pelvic floor therapy after birth—from a physical therapist and mom of two

By Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Postpartum, Pregnancy

News

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

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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. 03, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

News

Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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!

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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.”

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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.

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Olivia Culpo getting ready for pregnancy date night

Celebrity News

“Everything is so hard”—Olivia Culpo’s viral TikTok captures a third-trimester truth

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Celebrity News, News

News

Boredom wasn’t a crisis in the ‘90s—this dad’s joke is making moms nostalgic

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Parenting

Peg Perego recalls 3-in-1 baby chair over suffocation risk—here’s what to do

There have been no injuries or incidents reported.

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Evenflo car seat recall affects over 36,000 Titan 65 units—what parents need to know

The recall affects Evenflo Titan 65 car seats with model number 3712198, manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Car Seat Safety, Safety

Parenting

Dad’s $61k “salary” shows just how undervalued parenting still is

The Father’s Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, the cost of replacing their labor is steep.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

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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Toddlers aren’t ‘naughty’—they’re tiny scientists!

When your tot pushes your buttons, imagine her in a tiny white lab coat taking notes on her experiment—on you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Life

Imperfect and unpredictable: Motherhood is a wild ride for first-born mamas.

As a first-born, chances are you want to be the perfect mother… Forget it! It's not going to happen.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Life

Life

My daughter deserves privacy on social media—and I’m going to give it to her

Sometimes what appears to be a simple habit ends up carrying a greater meaning than I first thought.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Career & Money

Balancing it all – how one tech innovator works it as an inventor AND a mother

“I’m one of those people that say, ‘You can have everything, but you can’t have it all at the same time.’ The illusion of balance is not the reality”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

5 myths about working from home—what mamas really need to know

#4—You won’t need childcare. False! You will. You definitely will.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life, Career & Money, Work & Motherhood

Life

I’m teaching my daughter to love her body—by loving mine

This isn’t a story about how I lost weight. Instead, it’s about letting go of the weight of my body issues.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Career & Money

Belly Armor’s mama CEO talks building a brand and a family

I felt compelled to raise awareness about this emerging health issue, particularly amongst parents and parents-to-be.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

Love this! An online class to help you go from a happy couple to a joyful family

An online class to help you go from a happy couple to a joyful family.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, Relationships

Motherly

Be yourself, mama

Your children will become who you are; so be who you want them to be.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Motherly

You are enough

“Assume that the place at that table is rightfully yours. Sit down and take it.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Motherly

Life

Time away from my kids is the best thing I do for myself + my family

Mommy needs a time out, to rest and recharge. And she deserves it.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life

Life

9 Simple Pregnancy Exercises

Easy moves you can do at home to stay fit during and after pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Life

18 Things We Did on our Weekend Without the Kids

When your staycation doesn't go quite as planned.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, Relationships

Life

Inside the Diaper Bag of Triplets

Peek inside the very chic diaper bag of Nena & Co.’s founder.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Pregnancy

Pregnant in summer: Eating for the Heat During Pregnancy

4 tips to help you adjust your pregnancy diet for the summer heat.

Updated Dec. 18, 2021

Pregnancy, First Trimester, Food, Life, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

Life

Mama, thank you for allowing me to witness your birth—love, your doula

In this space with a laboring woman, time stands still. There is no phone, schedule or any connection at all to the world outside this room. My purpose is breathtakingly simple: to be attuned and inseparable from this woman who is transforming.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life