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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.

Getting Pregnant

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Infertility

Does stress impact fertility?

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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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Getting Pregnant

Should you get an anti-mullerian hormone test?

Here’s what experts say your AMH level can and can’t tell you about your fertility.

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Miscarriage & Loss

Navigating pregnancy loss after the loss of my mother 

I worked through the emotions of that miscarriage by telling myself that whoever that little baby was, he or she is up there baking cookies and gardening while my mom is telling them all about me.

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Women's Health

Tennis star Sloane Stephens wants pro athletes to be able to freeze their eggs without impacts on their rankings

As the only elite-level tennis player who has been open about freezing her eggs, Stephens is championing reproductive health education in the professional sports world.

Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

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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?

Pregnancy

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Mom says ‘Count the Kicks’ app saved her baby’s life during her third trimester

Count the Kicks is an app that monitors a baby’s activity in the womb.

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Pregnancy

70 baby names inspired by nature for your future outdoor explorer

Mother Nature-approved.

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Baby Names

These whimsical Disney baby names are climbing in popularity

New data shows that Disney-inspired monikers are on the rise. From Merida to Moana, there’s a magical baby name to suit your little one among the bunch.

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Baby Names

These ‘House of the Dragon’ baby names are still super popular

Fantasy-inspired baby names are all the rage right now.

Birth

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

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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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News

Epidurals during labor significantly decrease birth complications, according to new study

Epidurals can provide more than comfort and pain management when it comes to labor and delivery.

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News

New report shows US birth rate has hit a record low—but please don’t blame moms

We’re in a baby bust. But we should point fingers at failing systemic supports, not mothers.

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Birth Stories

My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

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Birth

Yoga Moves To Avoid After Giving Birth

7 moves that may not be safe postpartum.

Postpartum

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Celebrity News

Rihanna shares the thing that surprised her about postpartum hair loss

She joked that this one aspect of postpartum hair loss “was not on the pamphlet.”

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Pregnancy

Are doulas covered by insurance? It depends on where you live

This founder wants to help you find out if you’re eligible.

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Postpartum

I thought I could beat postpartum depression on my own, but it was beating me

I wish I had gotten help sooner.

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Postpartum Products

As a second-time mama, these are the 21 items I have for my postpartum recovery

Being a second time mom means that I have a better sense of what I will need to recover after birth.

Baby Names

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Pregnancy

70 baby names inspired by nature for your future outdoor explorer

Mother Nature-approved.

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Baby Names

These whimsical Disney baby names are climbing in popularity

New data shows that Disney-inspired monikers are on the rise. From Merida to Moana, there’s a magical baby name to suit your little one among the bunch.

house of the dragon baby names Motherly

Baby Names

These ‘House of the Dragon’ baby names are still super popular

Fantasy-inspired baby names are all the rage right now.

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Viral & Trending

Does this mom’s sister have the right to lay claim to certain baby names?

"My response was simply that if Jade wants to own the rights to names then she better get rich fast and buy those names"

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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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Mom says ‘Count the Kicks’ app saved her baby’s life during her third trimester

Count the Kicks is an app that monitors a baby’s activity in the womb.

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Pregnancy

70 baby names inspired by nature for your future outdoor explorer

Mother Nature-approved.

Disney baby names merida moana maribel Motherly

Baby Names

These whimsical Disney baby names are climbing in popularity

New data shows that Disney-inspired monikers are on the rise. From Merida to Moana, there’s a magical baby name to suit your little one among the bunch.

house of the dragon baby names Motherly

Baby Names

These ‘House of the Dragon’ baby names are still super popular

Fantasy-inspired baby names are all the rage right now.

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