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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.

A pregnant woman getting an ultrasound

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Momcozy

How to stay cool during pregnancy: Real mom tips + smart new products

Shop the limited Momcozy Cooling Comfort Collection before it sells out. Use code MOMCOZYMOTHERLY and enjoy…

hopeful parents

A one-hour mouth swab may make IVF more successful—here’s what hopeful parents should know

A recent study from Lund University has found that a quick, non-invasive mouth swab could help doctors personalize hormone treatments for IVF.

Test

What parents should know about the new at-home blood test for preeclampsia risk

researchers are exploring ways to predict risk earlier. A newly launched at-home blood test, Encompass™.

Pregnant mom in heat

How rising heat is affecting pregnancies—and what you can do to protect yourself and your baby

As climate change continues to bring longer, hotter summers, a new analysis from Climate Central reminds us that expecting parents have one more factor to keep in mind during pregnancy: heat.

14 pregnant nurses at Wisconsin hospital

14 nurses at the same hospital got pregnant at the same time—and became each other’s mom village

As these nurses continue caring for expectant mothers, they’re also preparing to become new moms themselves.

baby boy

Top 100 baby boy names of 2024

From bold and classic to fresh and globally inspired, these are the names that captured hearts and topped birth announcements last year.

baby girl

Top 100 baby girl names of 2024

hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.

Pregnant woman

30% of maternal deaths happen after 6 weeks—but most are preventable

From 2018 to 2022, pregnancy-related deaths rose by nearly 28% in the U.S.

Pregnant teacher in the classroom

Pregnant teacher pauses math lesson to share a moment with her baby—her students’ reaction says it all

“My class is ALWAYS trying to watch her move, so when she was super active during math, we had to stop and watch,” says the video.

chili pregnancy

Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

Book and author

The messy, hilarious truth about new motherhood—told in painfully funny comics

Barnicoat shares the inspiration behind her book, the moments that shaped her storytelling, and the lessons she wishes she had known as a new mother.

A pregnant woman

Pregnancy blood pressure trends may predict heart health years later, study finds

Small changes in blood pressure during pregnancy may predict long-term heart health risks.

Michele Obama

Michelle Obama’s hilarious one-word response when Barack suggested a third baby

Though the “third baby” moment was brief, it came during a larger, deeply honest conversation about early motherhood.

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo opens up about the pregnancy complication that left her bedridden for a month

The former Miss Universe revealed that towards the end of being “really sick,” she was diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma.

Gender Disappointment

‘I dreamed of a daughter’: This mom’s emotional story of gender disappointment is resonating with parents

After recently losing her mom to ovarian cancer, the idea of having a daughter had become more than just a hope — it was her emotional lifeline.

kylie kelce kegs for pregs liquid death campaign

Kylie Kelce’s ‘Kegs for Pregs’ sold out in 14 minutes—because pregnant moms deserve to have fun too

Partnering with Liquid Death, she launched “Kegs for Pregs,” a limited-edition, five-liter keg of water.

baby name change

This mom changed her baby’s name at 18 months—and she’s not alone

9% of moms have experienced regret over the name they chose for their child.

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