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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

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

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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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The doctor is in: 5 things research says really help you lose the baby weight

#1. Gestational weight gain. It’s related to postpartum weight retention more than 15 years after giving birth!

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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I can’t stop hate. But I can pour love into my family.

Bubble wrap won’t work to protect my kids. So what do I do instead? I love—and teach them to love.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Mamaste—7 fun, easy yoga poses to add to your day with your little ones

Staying active while mothering is not an easy task. These 7 poses will help you incorporate movement into your day. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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4 ways to discover your unique strengths at work

1. Ask other people to tell you what they think you’re good at.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021
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My husband doesn’t ‘babysit’

I cringe when someone congratulates me on getting my husband to babysit—as though he isn’t also their parent.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Everyday motherhood: The most incredible show on earth

Every day we do it—we defy the odds with our balancing act.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Be daring, mama

“Life is an adventure if you let it be.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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14 Prenatal and Postnatal Uses For Coconut Oil

Here's how coconut oil can make a big difference during pregnancy and postpartum.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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1 Maternity Skirt, 3 Ways

See how one maternity basic can go a long way.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Toddler eats: 5 ways to overcome a picky eating phase

3. Keep mealtimes interesting. On Wednesdays, we eat pink… salmon, strawberries, and watermelon, that is! 

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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Is child care a necessity when you work from home?

How I learned to stop stressing and hire a babysitter.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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7 Lactogenic Foods for Nursing Moms

Boost your milk supply with 7 breastfeeding friendly foods.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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Summer Babywearing

5 tips for keeping cool and comfy all summer long.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The 1 Best Change About Baby #2

Find out what you have to gain when you add a second baby to your brood.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Shock or awe? On those first moments after birth

I expected to look like a glowing new mom. Instead, I laid there in shock and felt less than divine. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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11 ways to save money every month + not even feel the pinch

6. Be your own barista. Getting your coffee fix at home could save you $400+ a year.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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Now the fun really begins: How to play with your curious 8-month-old

Expert tips to teach & play with your blossoming baby. 

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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Love It: How to go from a happy couple to a joyful family

“If you want to be a great family, you need to be a great couple first, and if you want to be a great couple you need to be taking care of yourself, too.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Welcome to Motherly’s online classes, your guide to everything you need to know on the journey to motherhood!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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