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Pregnant? We’re here for you, mama. From pregnancy nutrition to birth prep, we’ve got expert advice and essays from other moms who’ve been there.

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To the mama preparing her heart for baby #2: You are ready

Your heart is about to grow so much more full with love.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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10 true things about the first year of motherhood

Sure, there’s a lot of parenting books out there–but here’s 10 things you really need to know about that first year.

Updated Jul. 05, 2021
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The Covid vaccine does not affect fertility, but getting Covid does, study shows

We fact-checked the myths surrounding the Covid vaccine and fertility so you can make the most informed choices for your family.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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No increased risk of miscarriage from Covid vaccination, says new study

The findings show that getting vaccinated in the first trimester is safe.

Updated Oct. 22, 2021
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25+ DIY Halloween ideas for you & your baby bump

Here's how you can easily dress up that bump, mama.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022
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Preparing for your birth? Have you heard of Motherly’s birth class?

Pregnancy and birth are some of the biggest moments of life—it can feel…

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
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Motherly created the flexible pregnancy wellness class mamas have needed for so long

[Editor’s note: Pregnant mamas are superheroes and deserve all the support. As…

Updated Nov. 16, 2022
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12 emotional photos of the moment when you first felt like a mother

When was the moment you first felt like a mother? Was it when you held your baby in your arms for the first time? Or finding out you were about to add another member to the family?

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
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12 baby registry essentials for family adventures

Parenthood: It’s the greatest adventure of all. From those first few outings…

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
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Science confirms you are a different person after giving birth

Research tells us that a lot of change happens when we choose to have babies, and that a mother is not the same person she was before having children.

Updated Mar. 29, 2024
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These powerful viral photos are changing the way we talk about pregnancy + infant loss

In a series of stunning photographs, Paterak shows mothers who have suffered a loss holding a chalkboard with the worst and best things people said to them.

Updated Oct. 05, 2021

These viral photos tell a story of stillbirth that words could not

Loss can take many forms, and Pennsylvania photographer Meg Brock is helping the world…

Updated Oct. 06, 2021
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When does morning sickness start?

Although the exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, it is believed to be linked to the drastic hormonal changes that take place in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
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10 tried-and-true ways to induce labor naturally

If you’ve reached full-term in your pregnancy and are ready to try to speed things along by trying to naturally induce your labor at home, we feel you.

Updated Mar. 14, 2023
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20 unique name ideas for your November baby​

Sweet inspiration for your darling late fall baby

Updated Nov. 02, 2023
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