Your TTC journey: Keep it spicy. Keep it real.

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC process? Is he loving all the action—or stressing about his fertility? We checked in on common men's fears when trying to get pregnant. Long story short: He wants to know if his boys can swim, if you're happy and healthy, and how he's going to afford all those diapers. Your job? Remind him that these worries are so normal, and that you're in this together. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. These are the 10 questions you should discuss as a couple before getting pregnant. We asked the experts, rounded up their answers and even put them into a printable format to bring to your next date night. If only we could answer them for you, too...

By Motherly Updated Oct. 04, 2022

Categories:

Motherly

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu holding her newborn

Motherly

Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Updated Feb. 03, 2025

Motherly

Hold on tight, mama. This is one wild ride.

Updated Jul. 05, 2023

Motherly

Positive parenting FTW

Updated Jan. 04, 2019

Motherly

Feeling grateful ❤️

Updated Dec. 21, 2018

Motherly

Too many toys?

Updated Dec. 07, 2018

Motherly

Doing.all.the.things.

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Nov. 30, 2018

Motherly

Naughty or nice?

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Nov. 23, 2018

Motherly

Gobble ’til you wobble

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Nov. 16, 2018

Motherly

Remember this on the rough days, mama

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Nov. 02, 2018

Motherly

It won’t be like this forever ⏰

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Oct. 26, 2018

Motherly

Spa for parents

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Oct. 05, 2018

Motherly

2.5 jobs

Discover expert insights and tips on managing 2.5 jobs while parenting. Read inspiring stories on Motherly for support!

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Motherly

BRB, raising kids

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Sep. 21, 2018

Motherly

Mother smiling at her baby while using the bonoch Baby Monitor Pro, which displays a clear HD video feed on the handheld screen

Motherly

Protected: The privacy-first baby monitor that does It all—without WiFi or apps

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC…

Updated Oct. 24, 2025

Motherly

Motherly

Mom loses her patience—but what she does next is teaching parents everywhere

When patience snaps, love can still repair the moment—here’s how one mom did it.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Motherly, News, Viral & Trending

News

AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Motherly

Motherly

Over half of moms stop breastfeeding early—and it’s not for the reason you think

89% of the moms said they wanted to breastfeed — yet physical pain, mental health challenges, low milk supply, and lack of support often forced them to stop.

Updated Aug. 12, 2025

Motherly

Motherly

The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parents—and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Motherly

News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

Family Finances & Budgeting

When feeding kids is called “waste”: What parents need to know about the USDA’s school meal cuts

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for two federal programs.

Updated Mar. 24, 2025

Family Finances & Budgeting, Career & Money, Child, Child Nutrition, Food, Meal Planning & Shopping, Motherly, Nutrition

Celebrity News

Ellen Pompeo on working motherhood: ‘You can’t give 100% to your job when you’re a mom’

Rhimes helped adjust Pompeo’s schedule so she only needed to film one day a week after becoming a mom.

Updated Mar. 24, 2025

Celebrity News, Career & Money, Motherly, Work & Motherhood

Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral tiktok mom teaches kids about financial literacy

Motherly

Teaching kids about money: This mom’s genius system is going viral

In her viral video, TikTok user @makenzie.athome shares the creative system she’s developed to teach her four and six-year-old children about finances.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Motherly

This mom’s powerful message about ‘the village’ is making parents rethink everything

The Chicago-based photographer and soon-to-be mom dropped this truth bomb while sharing what she's learned from the ultimate village-builder in her life—her mother.

Updated Mar. 21, 2025

Motherly

Women's Health

Gal Gadot’s doctors dismissed her pregnancy migraines—but the shocking truth proves why moms must speak up

Gadot opened up about her terrifying experience with a brain clot while pregnant.

Updated Mar. 12, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Motherly, Pregnancy

Parenting

Would you pay your toddler to nap? This mom’s ‘Nap Fairy’ trick has parents talking

“I pay my daughter to take naps. Not the baby, the toddler. And before you judge me, this s**t works.”

Updated Mar. 07, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Viral & Trending

Child Sleep

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep

Postpartum

Keira Knightley opens up about her postpartum crash—And the Pressure moms still feel to ‘bounce back’

From sleepless nights to a sudden hormonal crash, Keira Knightley opens up about the hidden emotional rollercoaster that no one sees.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

Jennifer Lawrence talks about postpartum

Celebrity News

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about postpartum anxiety—and the fears so many new moms quietly carry

Even Jennifer Lawrence knows the fears new moms don’t always talk about, like wondering if your baby is okay while they sleep, and how unexpected comfort can come from surprising places.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Postpartum

News

Kids bring Halloween magic to nursing homes—and remind everyone what connection really looks like

A little girl in a pink princess dress is spreading Halloween magic in a nursing home

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Taking care of each other isn't just charity. It's how we build power.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Parenting

When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

mom talking about "doing it all" as a parent

Parenting

One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood, News, Viral & Trending

Food

A beginner’s guide to cooking for shelters in your community

This guide is for everyone who wants to do something—whether you have $30 and an afternoon, or whether you want to organize something bigger with friends.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Food

Related articles

More articles like this

Featured Posts

Most Popular Posts in Motherly

The Latest Posts