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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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An Open Letter to My Baby on the Changing Table

Why the f do you have to make it so hard for me?

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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The grief of due dates—remembering my miscarried baby

“It’s a really big club, but one I’d hoped you would never have had to join.”

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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How I learned to stop feeling guilty about not breastfeeding

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Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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You have enough to do without being your tot’s source of entertainment 24/7. It’s time to let baby take the lead.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023
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Porn Does Not Teach You How to Get Pregnant.

How even being a “Curator of Sex” didn’t prepare me for birth and motherhood.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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The 4th trimester struggle is real

Everything explodes: your heart with love, your mind with this new reality, and your body with— well, a baby.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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How one stay-at-home mom turned a baby clothing idea into an incredible business

“Other moms were in the same boat in terms of being over the snaps” on baby clothes. A business is born. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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‘Enjoy every moment’? I’m exhausted this moment.

Cheers to the moments when you open the door, looking completely unhinged.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Why Mother’s Day is still special to me, even without my daughter

One woman shares her story of what it means to be a mother—now and forever.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Finding the Perfect Nanny Match

The first step towards finding the right nanny may actually be finding yourself.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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#Treatyoself, mama

“You never appreciate all of the things your mother did for you until you find yourself doing the same things for your kids.”

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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Safe Driving During Pregnancy

10 tips to make every trip safer when you’re driving for two.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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She Said, She Said: Birdsong Brooklyn

The postpartum doulas behind Birdsong Brooklyn indulge us in a pregnancy face-off.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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PB&J Smoothie for Postpartum

Motherbees founder feeds your new mama soul with her new cookbook.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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3 expert tips for improving your tot’s speech clarity

One speech-language pathologist weighs in on how to better understand your perplexing tot.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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