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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.

Why Shawn Johnson’s heartbreaking miscarriage video is so important to watch

“I have been crying more than I ever have, but am still optimistic for what is next.”

Updated Oct. 16, 2021
Khloe Kardashian pregnant belly

When every celebrity is pregnant…and you’re not

How to cope when everyone else is more fertile than you are.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021

Surprising baby names on the path to popularity

From Aveline to Kye, you may not know any kids by these names yet—but you likely soon will!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Celebrities open up about their miscarriages in moving video

These celebrities are on a mission to take prenatal loss “out of the shadows.”

Updated Oct. 16, 2021

5 Things That Keep You up All Night During Pregnancy

And what to do about them.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to ease into being a ‘working mom’ during maternity leave

3. Take time to consider your ideal version of work and motherhood.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The 5 Stages of Grief After a Miscarriage

Pregnancy loss is not that different from any other loss.

Updated Oct. 16, 2021

Kate Middleton’s body—and pregnancy—is not ours to judge

That she is royalty does not grant anyone permission to judge or comment on her body.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

10 Products Every Mom Needs Postpartum

These postpartum essentials will get you on the road to recovery.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Vanessa Lachey on her premature baby: ‘Don’t worry about me. Just make him okay’

Whether on delivery day or later, this a moment that comes for all parents. And shows us our strength.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Leaving to have the new baby: 8 ways to prep your older child

8. Stay positive and have confidence in your child.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Gabrielle Union shares the heartbreaking truth about her ‘8 or 9 miscarriages’

This is an important reminder why we should respect other women’s privacy when it comes to family planning.

Updated Oct. 16, 2021

Working Until Your Water Breaks

4 steps to be a 40-week pregnant woman and a #GirlBoss at the same time.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear NICU mama—I’m the nurse who sees you, everyday

I know you have a million questions and that’s ok.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
smiling baby on mom's lap

From maternity leave to #momboss: How to make the transition painless

How the experts say to enjoy + embrace the end of maternity leave.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021

They’re here! The year’s most popular baby names from around the world

Big risers in the Top 100 include Luna, Aria, Reggie, and Ezra.

Updated Jan. 08, 2022

How to Survive the Changing Seasons During Pregnancy

5 tips to create an indoor escape from unpredictable weather.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
pregnant woman checking her belly

6 things you need in your labor prep survival kit

These six items will get you through those last few weeks of pregnancy.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
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