Pregnancy

True life: I’m an ambitious career woman *and* a devoted mama

Ambition does not and should not halt with the arrival of motherhood.

No, motherhood does not make women less ambitious

With flexibility, we can do both. Or either. It all comes down to choice.

A maternity brand ditches models for actual pregnant women

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6 maternity photo trends every pregnant mama will love

You'll have breathtaking visuals to remember that sweet baby bump forever.

Your guide to C-section recovery: Timeline, tips and what to expect as you heal

A C-section is major surgery, mama. Here’s what to know to take care of yourself during those first few months.

How Amanda Seyfried prepared her mental health for motherhood

The actress has been open about her anxiety before and after motherhood.

Rent the Runway enters the maternity market

The ability to rent high-end maternity clothes is a total style game-changer.

A hydration hack for pregnancy and postpartum

Get the dish on this mama wellness trend.

True life: When I went back to work after my son was born, it felt like my soul was still at home

Paternity leave is still largely a nonstarter in this country, a norm that carries myriad consequences.

This viral video shows the beauty of adoption-and will make you 😭

"We are now one family and all of that is because Brandy made a brave, selfless, beautiful decision," says Heather Dickerson.

My firstborn suddenly looked SO BIG when my second baby was born

It happened so slowly, through countless sessions of breastfeeding, battles over keeping…

You don’t have to look like Kate Middleton after giving birth to be a queen

I see in her the same beauty that I see in every woman who has just done the work of bringing a child into the world.

10 key things to know if you’re pregnant and 35 or older

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your life.

Working motherhood is: Counting down the minutes until I see my baby

Nine hours and 40 minutes that someone else would feel my daughter's hand wrapped around her index finger.

We kept our baby’s name a secret because we wanted something just for us

It was a hidden treasure that kept us connected, a shared secret we could whisper about.

Why everyone wants to touch your pregnant belly

Don’t make this weird.

Motherhood Maternity is having a warehouse sale—up to 80% off

Here’s what to buy. 

Is it bedtime yet ?

Hey mama, ever have those days where the evening can't come fast enough? Maybe the day was filled with activities and you're feeling wiped out by 4pm. Or, maybe your youngest skipped their nap and they're super cranky. Either way, sometimes we find ourselves dreaming of bedtime (for us and the kiddos). Read on about how one mom makes a case for a strict 7pm bedtime. And just how life-changing it was.XO, TeamMotherly

Everything you need to create a capsule wardrobe for your baby

Less is more, mama. 

Waiting for my rainbow baby isn’t easy, but it’s so worth it

Time can almost feel tangible when waiting for a baby after experiencing loss.