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How to stay cool during pregnancy: Real mom tips + smart new products

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

jwoww on son's sensory processing disorder

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

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

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

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

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 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.

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

This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

a collage of people in a pool - Instagram mom shares postpartum advice

News

Grieving your pre-baby self? This powerful message is changing how moms see postpartum

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

News

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

News, Parenting, Safety

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Parenting

#MotherlyStories: How do I know when I’m done having babies?

Adrienne of Stylish Bump talks about her dilemma—to go for another child, or is her family already complete?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Motherly

Mama, you’re a superhero in our eyes

“In the eyes, heart and mind of your child, you are super mom.”

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Motherly

Life

You’re a superhero: 5 powers we acquire as mothers

From multitasking to superhuman speed to making babies and feeding said babies with our bodies—we are powerful mamas.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life

Career & Money

Money + Marriage: How to tackle the topic as a team

We spoke with nationally recognized financial expert Lauren Lyons Cole about how to talk about money in your marriage

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Career & Money, Life

Life

Working from home? 7 quick home office fixes to increase productivity

Changing the way your home office looks and functions can be challenging. These 7 steps will help eliminate stress.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

Life, Career & Money, Home, Home Decor

Baby Sleep Tips

The Ultimate Swaddle Guide

Download this PDF for everything you need to know on safe swaddling, plus our favorite swaddle finds.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Baby Sleep Tips, Baby

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Night in the Life of a Sleepless Pregnant Mama

A hilarious take on a sleepless "night life" during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Parenting

The Sleep Trials: Getting Your Baby to Sleep

Sleep training didn’t work? You’re not alone.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Parenting, Baby Sleep Tips

Baby Sleep Tips

How to Teach Baby the Difference Between Night & Day

And what lighting has to do with it.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Baby Sleep Tips, Parenting

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Sleep Tricks

6 strategies to soothe you to sleep during pregnancy.

Updated May. 03, 2023

Pregnancy

mom and baby co-sleeping together in bed

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Why I Share a Bed With My Baby

One mom’s journey to co-sleep safely.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Baby Sleep Myths Busted

To make every minute of sleep count, we’re busting 7 baby sleep myths.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Parenting, Baby

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Qs with Beth

Bump Envy

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Pregnancy

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Nutrition

11 salads so tasty you’ll forget they’re healthy, too

We made it our mission to find eleven salad recipes that will impress even the most stubborn of tastebuds.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Nutrition, Food, Life

Career & Money

What “having it all” means to me: A letter from CEO Sarah Wells to her daughters

CEO of Sarah Wells Bags tells her daughters how she got to where she is today, and the lessons she’s learned.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

Being kind vs. being right: 5 tips to fight fair and know when to surrender

Our love expert helped us gain some perspective on when we should end that terrible fight and strategies to do so.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Life, Relationships

Motherly

Nothing but baby love

“Creating a family in this turbulent world is an act of faith.”

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Motherly

I see you, baby

It's a good day to have a good day. Starting a family can break your heart. It can give you the tingles (or a full-blown orgasm—your choice). It can focus your mind at work. It can give you strength you didn't even know you had. This is just the very beginning of parenthood's many transformations. Motherhood is going to look amazing on you. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Speaking of looking amazing, check out the lingerie we love for hot baby-making sex. You wild thang.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

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