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.
Shay Mitchell’s boyfriend objects to epidurals—but he’s not the one giving birth
Where do we even begin here?
Wow—this 74-year-old just became the oldest woman to give birth
To twins, no less.
Have morning sickness? Here’s how to get the nutrition you need, according to a dietitian
Exactly what to eat when you can barely stomach anything (we've been there too, mama).
7 ways to prevent postpartum hair loss, according to a scientist
Longer, healthier hair ahead.
Tori Roloff’s refreshingly honest Instagram post: Being pregnant is harder than maternity shoots show
"It hasn't made me feel my best," shares Roloff.
Best baby names for Leo babies
Leo babies are charismatic, self-assured, fun and adventurous.
Introducing: The Esse Pregnancy Support Pillow—for every stage and need of pregnancy & postpartum
We’ve been there. During pregnancy and postpartum, it can be just. so.…
30 completely honest tips every breastfeeding mama needs after maternity leave
You'll want to bookmark this one, mama!
No, we’re not finding out our baby’s sex
Did you keep it a surprise, mama?
5 surprising birth stories from ‘Bachelor’ contestants
You can't write a better Bachelor ending than that!
Motherly launched a new digital magazine with Medium
Each month, we'll connect with thought-leaders, experts and writers to share unique perspectives, science-backed reporting and sharp insights on the issues that matter most to parents.
Amy Schumer loves her ‘warm, soft post-baby body’—and we’re here for it
The comedian has been through a lot, from battling hyperemesis during pregnancy to a C-section recovery, so it's wonderful to see her feeling strong.
Talk about a baby boom: This NICU has 36 nurses having a baby this year
"We always have a baby boom going on like this," says Allison Ronco, a critical care education coordinator and nurse for the hospital."
This mama’s honest before and after photos are going viral for all the right reasons
"After two years of dedicated work to embrace myself as is, I wholeheartedly love every single inch of my body—even on the days when my inner shame game is strong," Wolf writes.
Lake Bell shares how her home births didn’t go as planned
Bell says that she grappled with some guilt over her decision to have a home birth in the aftermath of this experience.
Wow–first American baby born from a uterus transplant from a deceased donor
A team of amazing doctors made it happen.
ACOG guidelines push for postpartum checkups sooner and more often 👏🏻
They're saying six weeks is too late for postpartum checkups.
The scientific reason why pregnant women create a ‘safety bubble’ of personal space
Can everybody just give her some room, please?