Pregnancy
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.
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.
No increased risk of miscarriage from Covid vaccination, says new study
The findings show that getting vaccinated in the first trimester is safe.
25+ DIY Halloween ideas for you & your baby bump
Here's how you can easily dress up that bump, mama.
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…
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…
Is your baby kicking a lot? Research explains the reason fetuses move so much
Those fetal kicks are strong enough to kick a soccer ball, mama.
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?
12 baby registry essentials for family adventures
Parenthood: It’s the greatest adventure of all. From those first few outings…
12 celebrity mamas get real about their postpartum bodies
For a long time the first photo the public would see of…
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.
What’s the ‘right’ amount of time between pregnancies? It might be shorter than you think
A new study is challenging what we previously thought.
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.
This is the baby registry advice I wish I had as a first-time mom
Four years, three kids and lots of hard-won wisdom later.
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…
When does morning sickness start? An OB explains
Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Ranae Yockey explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to find relief.
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.
20 unique name ideas for your November baby
Sweet inspiration for your darling late fall baby
Dylan Dreyer shares first family photo at home with baby Russell
The TODAY host’s third baby “graduated” from the NICU this week. [Editor’s…
10 essential facts about getting pregnant they didn’t teach in sex ed
1. There are a lot of ways to make a baby (and they are all beautiful).