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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. 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

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. 16, 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. 15, 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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Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

News

Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

“Here I am, a woman in my mid-40s, telling my doctor that my brain isn’t working properly, and once again, I was dismissed as ‘fine.’”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

News

News

Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 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!

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.

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Child Learn & Play

A neighbor, a hose, and a group of kids—this summer scene is melting hearts across the internet

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

Birth

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

Birth, Birth Stories, Parenting

Parenting

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

Parenting, Safety

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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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Parenting

Why weekends are the best—according to your toddler

Mamas think they have it all figured out. But in reality, we toddlers are the ones in charge.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting, Toddler

Life

You can do hard things—like have a critical conversation with your nanny. Here’s how.

Four key steps to take you from “we have a problem” to “I like this solution”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

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Motherly Stories

A mother’s love is the most powerful force on earth

I truly believe we mamas have the potential to change the world.

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When life gives you make lemonade

“With every next generation we have an opportunity to get it right. To create change.”

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

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Pregnancy

5 Things I Wish I’d Known About Infertility

HAVEABABY's filmmaker reveals her personal struggle with infertility.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Pregnancy, Infertility

Fitness

The 12-Hour Mom Workout

(Who Needs a Gym When You Have Young Kids?)

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Life

Parenting

3 key ways you can raise a happy, confident child—with your praise

Learn to praise the process—less than the person.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Life

An ode to my 20s on the eve of my 30th birthday—thank you

Here’s to tea parties instead of keg parties, and the (sleep) hangovers caused by up-all-night teething children.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Life

Sex secrets from hot mama behind the Museum of Sex

Including one sexy thing you can do for your partner today and Sarah’s best tips for tired, busy parents.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

Parenting

A Letter for My Baby

Illustrator Samantha Hahn shares a page from her own baby’s memory journal.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Parenting

Pregnancy

Why You Have Pregnancy Food Aversions

Solving the great mystery of your pregnancy appetite.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Pregnancy

Baby

5 Must-Haves to Ease the Newborn and Toddler Juggle

The only gear you really need for Baby #2.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Baby, Parenting

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Home

How to world travel with baby

5 things you need to know before you hit the international road.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Home, Life, Travel

Parenting

How Warmer Temps Affect Baby’s Sleep

Expert tips on keeping baby safe during summer sleep.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Parenting

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Labor & Delivery

Why I’ll never forget our labor & delivery nurse

When I look back on my daughter’s birth, you are there as the background player who actually made it all possible.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Labor & Delivery, Motherly Stories

Grandparents & Extended Families

Why I’m learning to let grandma ‘spoil’ my kids—a little bit

The rules can seem to go out the window when grandparents are around. I’m learning to keep calm and call grandma.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, Relationships

Parenting

Why I changed my mind about being a stay-at-home mom

She is the reason I went to work, and the reason I didn’t want to.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

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Baby Names

5 ways to take baby’s name for a test drive

Before you put pen to paper, make sure it’s the name by taking it for a spin first.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Life

5 ways to rock spring cleaning—with your partner’s help

Who knew tidying up could be so romantic?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

Home

Summer’s chicest products for your outdoor soirée

From kitschy hotdog melamine plates to a sexy fire pit, Motherly has you covered for all your summer shindigs.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

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