Pregnancy

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.

Swelling in pregnancy—why it happens and when to worry

Swelling, also called edema, in pregnancy is incredibly common—and usually not a cause for worry.

How should I modify my workouts while pregnant?

According to a personal trainer.

10 real truths about the Fourth Trimester, mama

2. You are not going to enjoy every minute, and that's okay.

Planning an epidural? Here are 4 ways to have the best experience possible

Deciding to get an epidural isn’t the “easy way out.”

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

World’s most premature baby, given 0% odds of survival, celebrates first birthday

Baby Richard weighed less than a pound when he was born 131 days premature.

What’s the one must-have for a good birthplan? Flexibility

From epidurals to unlikely labor coaches, one mama shares everything you want to know about making a birth plan.

Creating a postpartum sanctuary plan is just as important as your birth plan

If not more.

Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, study says

Hopeful dads don't have to worry about the COVID vaccine impacting their fertility.

Dads of preemies suffer from depression, too

As hospitals ramp up their efforts to treat postpartum depression in mothers, researchers say there's increasing evidence that dads need help, too.