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New infant lounger safety rules are here—what every parent needs to know

No parent wants to believe a baby product on the market could pose a real danger—but that’s exactly what investigations into infant loungers have revealed.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Health & Wellness

Tomato recall expands across 14 states—check your fridge for these products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination

Updated May. 09, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Summer-ready: Our favorite tees for effortless style

Let's be honest, there's nothing quite like the comfort and ease of a well-made tee.

Updated May. 09, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Style

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The surprisingly emotional story behind these grandma-inspired Adidas sneakers

Updated May. 09, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Bala’s first-ever maternity collection proves prenatal fitness can be chic and functional

Updated May. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Tomato recall expands across 14 states—check your fridge for these products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination

Updated May. 09, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Moms don’t need a baby bonus—they need paid leave, childcare, and real support

American mothers are in crisis, but they’re not asking for applause. They’re asking for support.

Updated Apr. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Women's Health

Health & Wellness

The FDA is phasing out synthetic food dyes—here’s what it means for your family’s health

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a prominent plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply.

Updated Apr. 28, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

180,000 Safety 1st car seats recalled over choking hazard—what parents need to know

An issue with the headrest has led to 13 case reports, but no injuries have been reported.

Updated Apr. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Women's Health

The prenatal revolution moms have been waiting for

Now, for patients with low to average risk, prenatal care can be customized based on individual needs, risk factors.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Baby Names

Top 100 baby boy names of 2024

From bold and classic to fresh and globally inspired, these are the names that captured hearts and topped birth announcements last year.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Baby Names

Top 100 baby girl names of 2024

hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Baby Names, Baby, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

30% of maternal deaths happen after 6 weeks—but most are preventable

From 2018 to 2022, pregnancy-related deaths rose by nearly 28% in the U.S.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

Pregnancy, Birth

Women's Health

Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Viral & Trending

Viral Tiktok - A woman talking about her mother-in-law

News

A mother-in-law just showed the world what true support looks like

Updated May. 12, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok - Senior dog comforting a baby

News

You won’t believe what this 14-year-old dog did when she heard a crying baby

There’s something deeply touching about watching a senior dog, once a mother herself, try to step in again. No hesitation. No training. Just care.

Updated May. 12, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

One dad’s powerful response to his son’s anger is teaching a lesson every parent should hear

When it comes to raising emotionally aware children, especially boys, the gentle presence of a father can be a powerful force.

Updated May. 11, 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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

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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.”

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.

Parenting

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

News

The way this 9-year-old carries his baby brother? We weren’t ready

Updated May. 06, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Rihanna showed up late to the Met Gala—and dropped the biggest surprise of the night

Updated May. 06, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

New infant lounger safety rules are here—what every parent needs to know

No parent wants to believe a baby product on the market could pose a real danger—but that’s exactly what investigations into infant loungers have revealed.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Ms. Rachel knows the emotional weight we carry as parents, and she carries it too.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Parenting

Mom stunned after 8-year-old uses her phone to order $4,200 worth of lollipops

Liam wanted to throw a backyard carnival for his friends and hand out lollipops as prizes.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting

Work & Motherhood

Connie Britton opens up about single motherhood, guilt, and the power of community

The actress and advocate joins Motherly co-founder Liz Tenety to reflect on identity shifts, solo parenting, and what it means to ‘get your pink back.’

Updated May. 07, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, 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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Meditation for Beginners

A 5-step meditation plan that will benefit you during pregnancy and beyond.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Life, Fitness, Health & Wellness

Beauty

Korean skincare for pregnancy

Deciphering 5 labels for you and baby-to-be.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Beauty, Beauty & Style, Life, Pregnancy

Career & Money

How to Commute with a Baby

The best advice to get you to work on time without losing your mind.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Fitness

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Get your workout on with these 5 pregnancy fitness essentials.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

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Nursing-Friendly Fashion

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Career & Money

4 Secret Alternatives to Expensive Childcare

Get creative and keep your childcare costs down.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Career & Money, Life

Life

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Parenting

Being a stay-at-home mom is hard. But for me, it’s so worth it.

I may not always be a SAHM, but for now, these moments are treasure stored up in my heart.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Life

Thinking about having another child? 5 things to consider

What you have gained in “been there, done that” newborn knowledge may be balanced out by having an older child.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Life

Motherly

A great adventure is about to begin

Say yes to new adventures. Pulling the goalie and taking a swing at making a baby is a big. Freaking. Deal. It feels so reckless! Thrilling! Scary! Sexy! Strange! Fortunately, you've taken the steps to get yourself ready for this incredible change you're about to experience. (Or not. Totally winging it is totally cool with us, too—but take your prenatals.) You're about to become a traveler on the most life-changing adventure there is: parenthood. So exciting! You wild thing, you. XO, TeamMotherly

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

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