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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
what baby kicks tell you

What your baby’s kicks are already teaching you before birth

That first flutter—a gentle tap like butterfly wings—may be your baby’s earliest way of bonding with you.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
Instagram dog reacts to baby kicking

Dog rests his head on baby bump—then the kick comes

With up to 300 million scent receptors, dogs live in a world of smell, and they notice every tiny change.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
pregnant mom and daughter duo dancing

Pregnant mom and daughter are due 10 weeks apart—so they recreated Father of the Bride in real life 

“Getting pregnant at the same time as my mom was the easy part. Finding Franck was the hard part.”

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
a pregnant woman in a car

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Pregnant anchor’s water breaks before the morning news—and she powers through the whole broadcast

Jaquith chose to anchor the entire three-hour morning show while in early labor, contractions and all.

Updated May. 23, 2025
Rihanna Pregnancy

Rihanna showed up late to the Met Gala—and dropped the biggest surprise of the night

Rihanna, in a sculpted black corseted Marc Jacobs gown, revealed she’s expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky.

Updated May. 06, 2025
40 weeks pregnant

This mom tried something wild at 40 weeks to induce labor—and spoiler: it worked

At 40 weeks pregnant, many moms are searching for anything—anything—to get labor going.

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
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.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
Pregnancy with best friend

Two best friends, one big surprise—and their due dates are just 15 days apart

The video, posted by @kamryn.law, shows two friends on the beach as one shares her big pregnancy news—only to discover that her bestie is ALSO pregnant.

Updated Mar. 23, 2025
UK miscarriage

The UK just gave moms miscarriage leave—why doesn’t the U.S. do the same?

A new policy will soon guarantee parents two weeks of paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage

Updated Jul. 08, 2025
Lauren Luyendyk and Arie Luyendyk Jr. expecting baby no. 4

Lauren & Arie Luyendyk expecting fourth baby after vasectomy reversal: ‘Our last missing piece’

"Our last missing piece," Lauren and Arie captioned their Instagram post, "coming this September."

Updated Mar. 11, 2025
upset couple

Mom-to-be bans husband from prenatal visits—after he crossed this line

Every time they left a doctor’s appointment, he would play a game with the car, slowly pulling forward and reversing while she tried to get in.

Updated Mar. 06, 2025
Snoo Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus gives birth at 25 weeks

Snoop Dogg’s daughter gives birth at 25 weeks—her story highlights a serious pregnancy complication

"The princess arrived at 6 months. I’ve cried and cried, I’ve compared and compared, blaming myself because I wasn’t able to give her all that she needed."

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
Pregnancy diet - A pregnant woman eating a salad

How pregnancy diet influences a baby’s taste preferences

New research suggests that babies can “taste” flavors in the womb...

Updated Feb. 20, 2025
Parents holding their kids

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
Viral TikTok: A soon-to-be-dad talking about how men's health contributes to pregnancy

This viral TikTok just flipped the script on pregnancy prep—and it makes a lot of sense

A TikTok from @maya.and.hunter is sparking an important conversation about preconception health—and this time, the focus is on men.

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
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