Pregnancy

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this moment. We’re here to guide you through your journey to becoming mama, from the first trimester through the third stage of labor.

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Ms. Rachel shares a heartfelt song honoring the baby she lost before welcoming her son

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Motherly Stories

Howling at the moon: How I released chronic stress from parenting and secondary infertility

Finding peace and a surprising new beginning.

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Women's Health

IVF attrition: The journey from egg to embryo, explained

An expert dives into the IVF funnel and your chances of success.

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Infertility

Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

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Mom-to-be asks if it’s OK to uninvite SIL with infertility struggles from her baby shower

“I feel bad for her, but she can’t keep bringing negativity to all of our celebrations,” she said.

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Miscarriage & Loss

An invitation to the bereaved parents club

This is paradoxical: to love and to lose in this way. It’s unthinkable, and yet here we are.

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Adoption

Adoptive parents: How to level up in 2024

Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.

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Surrogacy

Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier

My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.

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Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

Why it’s important to talk to your kids about donor conception

And exactly what to say.

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Surrogacy

A guide to surrogacy: What intended parents need to know

Is surrogacy right for you?

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Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

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Pregnancy

If you didn’t experience “pregnancy glow”, you are not alone

Some of us do, but many others keep waiting in vain.

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Pregnancy

Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

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News

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

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Birth

We should stop discarding placentas after birth, scientists say

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Birth Stories

When my youngest daughter was in the NICU, I felt like I was failing both of my kids

My mom guilt was strong.

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Birth Stories

American mom gives birth in Japan and the amenities are jaw-dropping

Did we mention the facials?

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Birth

The infant mortality rate in the U.S. is rising for the first time in over 22 years

There are many factors that could contribute to a rising infant mortality rate, as experts point out.

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Kansas City dad who became a doula is inspiring other dads to ‘step up’ during childbirth

James Hogue trained to be a doula after watching his wife go through a complicated delivery.

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Women's Health

Here’s how a pelvic floor PT preps for labor & childbirth

Looking for birth prep advice? Your internet searches stop here.

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Parental Leave

Almost 50% of parents heading back to work after parental leave found it harder than expected, survey finds

The founder of Parentaly shares tips for a smoother return to office.

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News

U.S. moms lose an average of $9,500 thanks to unpaid maternity leave

A new survey found that over half of parents take unpaid parental leave.

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Health & Wellness

Yes, you need ‘Butt Stuff’ by Megababe—your hemorrhoids will thank you

Because your hemorrhoids need it.

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Postpartum

Mothers don’t need to be ‘fixed’. They aren’t what’s broken

And now the Surgeon General’s warning about parental stress affirms that.

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Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

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News

Nearly 1 in 10 parents wish they’d chosen a different name for their child

How common is baby name regret? More than you think.

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Baby Names

‘Nutella’ and other banned baby names in the US

The laws are different state by state.

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Pregnancy

70 baby names inspired by nature for your future outdoor explorer

Mother Nature-approved.

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Baby Shopping Guide

12 baby memory books that you’ll actually fill out

It's an instant family heirloom–but you don't have to stress about it!

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Pregnancy

5 ways to add protein to your pregnancy diet

Protein is crucial for your baby's growth and for your health.

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Pregnancy

9 funny pregnancy announcement ideas that’ll make you LOL

Watch out, bump ahead!

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Pregnancy Products

15 maternity swimsuits you & your bump will rock all summer long

Who's going to be the cutest mama at the pool? You, that's who!

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Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

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Pregnancy

If you didn’t experience “pregnancy glow”, you are not alone

Some of us do, but many others keep waiting in vain.

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Pregnancy

Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

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News

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.