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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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Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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7 ways to love your body while you’re pregnant

#5—Throw away the scales. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important overall. Eat well and obsess less.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024
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Good news: Time spent near trees—even in a city—can boost teens’ mental health

You may not be able to bathe in the forest, but get near the greenery anyway, study finds.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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I’m getting a divorce—why am I thriving compared to the other moms I know?

I am proud to say that I think we are building a better divorce than many people’s marriages—through open communication, putting our kids first and a high degree of mutual respect.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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11 maternity pajamas to keep you comfy through every stage of pregnancy

Because comfortable sleep has never been more important (or harder to come by!)

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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VP Kamala Harris announces landmark legislation that will lower childcare costs for 100,000 families

The move will help ease childcare costs for low-income families, among others.

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
Young Pregnant Woman — Needed Prenatal Vitamins

Looking for the best prenatal vitamin? 7 reasons why your search ends here

Needed vitamins give your body the ingredients to thrive, not just skim the surface for the bare minimum.

Updated Mar. 13, 2024
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Jon Stewart sharing the grief of losing his dog Dipper will make you ugly-cry

“He was ready. He was tired. But I wasn’t.”

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
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14 first-trimester snacks you can actually stomach, according to a nutritionist

Eating while dealing with morning sickness is not for the faint-hearted.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022
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8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Bradley Cooper admits it took him several months to ‘really love’ daughter Lea

It seems the love came on “all of a sudden,” just not right away after she was born.

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
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I had two miscarriages in six months

A mama tells us how her miscarriages almost broke her… until she got pregnant again.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Pregnant? Here are some surprising facts about each trimester

Because we know you want to know, here are all the wild, weird and wonderful things happening inside your body right now.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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What would you do for your kids?

The lengths to which I would go to protect my children are limitless.

Updated Feb. 28, 2024
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I’m a dietitian and here are my 10 favorite snack bars for kids 

Bars that are full of all the nutrients you want your kids to eat more of—with flavors they’ll love.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
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My birth story: I was induced at 39 weeks

I am a proud mom of five, two of whom I have given birth to.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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Nobody warned me that I’d love being pregnant

I have never felt more empowered, powerful and confident in my own skin.

Updated Mar. 17, 2024
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