Pregnancy

What you need to know about your postpartum body

During pregnancy, much of the focus is around preparing to give birth…

9-year-old girl delivers her baby sister at home in incredible birth story

"It was fun. She looked really pretty," Aakayla said.

July Baby Names: 20 Favorites

For the sunny, independent baby.

11 cute & comfy maternity shorts to look (and feel!) cool this summer

From maternity bike shorts to casually chic twill, here are the maternity shorts we've got our eyes on.

50 meaningful names for your rainbow baby

Because your rainbow after the storm deserves a name just as special as they are.

Pregnant mamas are the ultimate endurance athletes, research confirms

And while athletes get help for their injuries, moms don't.

These triplets have a remarkable bond―they’re all pregnant at the same time!

As soon as two of the sisters found out they were pregnant, they encouraged their other sister to join them.

This family’s viral adoption story proves ‘families don’t have to match’

Just when this couple had given up, adoption became an option.

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than weight loss

What if you could take a step back and figure out how to redefine new motherhood without focusing on weight loss postpartum? What if you took dieting out of the equation? How cou you best support yourself and be kind to yourself during this vulnerable time of transition in postpartum?

5 amazing things your baby is doing in your third trimester

Here are 5 things your astonishing little baby is up to during the 3rd trimester.

U.S. birth rate sees biggest fall in nearly 50 years

Some are blaming the pandemic baby bust—but there's more at play here.

Your baby is listening to you, mama. Even in the womb.

The words you say are registering with your child, maybe even before he has a name and is crying out for you.

This viral photo of the cervical dilation process is incredibly eye-opening

We shouldn't minimize how far mothers' bodies are pushed.

Motherly created the woman-centered digital classes mamas need

Pregnancy Wellness, The Motherly Birth Class and Postpartum Wellness are 100% digital, so you can complete the classes at your own pace.

You’re not alone: Postpartum depression is common and can last longer than a year, says study

Here are the signs to look out for.

Mom who gave birth at Miami airport gives baby the perfect name

The mom was scheduled to make a connecting flight, but had a bit of a delay.

Nesting isn’t hormonal, it’s societal, says new research

We're not hardwired to clean the house, we're just expected to.

20 gorgeous maternity dresses that are perfect for your baby shower

Short, long or in between, we've got the goods to dress that bump.

Birth Plan Basics

8 tips to help you create a birth plan that’s right for you.

A pep talk for pregnant mamas from a doula—you can do this

This is a historic moment. YOU are the women giving birth to babies born during a global pandemic. YOU are superheroes.