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Pregnancy
Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it
Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.
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Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought
The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.
Health & Wellness
Yes, you need ‘Butt Stuff’ by Megababe—your hemorrhoids will thank you
Because your hemorrhoids need it.
Third Trimester
8 essential questions to ask at your third trimester appointments
An OB-GYN and clinical researcher shares what to know about maternal vaccination in the third trimester and birth plans as you get ready for labor.
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Families are struggling to make ends meet more than ever—and something has to give
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Picky eating in kids is mostly due to genetics, study says
Parents, it's not your fault.
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Toddler mom asks if it’s ‘normal’ for husband to spend 12+ hours per week gaming
“He’s absolutely convinced that it’s unfair that he doesn’t get more time to play,” she says.
Health & Wellness
Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents
Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.
Celebrity News
Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!
Wait until you hear her queenly name!
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8 working moms share how they find work-life balance
“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”
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Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave
In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
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Mom goes viral for complaining about her neighborhood’s scary Halloween decorations
News
CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations
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Mom shares beautiful moment with 5-year-old on her birthday: ‘My life got so much better when you were born’
Parenting
Motherly Stories
What’s it like being a ‘boy mom’? All the things I wish I had known
From wondering how many times is one too many for your son to bump his head in a day to getting an empty tin popcorn bucket slammed onto your head—raising boys is exhausting and fun and extremely unpredictable.
Motherly Stories
The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers
At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.
News
Study shows parents who teach kids to shoot guns are less likely to store them safely
"Some parents may believe that modeling responsible firearm use negates the need for secure storage."
Motherly Stories
The way we raise boys impacts everyone—so it is everyone’s responsibility
The nature vs. nurture debate is strong when it comes to raising boys.
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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids
Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.
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Children's Health
Is it norovirus or Shigella? How to tell the difference
Though symptoms can be similar among the stomach illnesses, there are a few ways to tell the virus and bacterial infection apart.
Women's Health
Feeling dismissed by your doctor? Medical gaslighting can be common in women’s health
And it happened to me. Here are the red flags to look out for.
Postpartum
The postpartum wellness class every mama deserves
Home Shopping Guides
35 eco-friendly & sustainable swaps for products you use every day
Every little change makes a huge difference over time.
Motherly Stories
You’re not a hot mess mom—you’re a normal one
Being a mom is messy sometimes. And that's normal.
Motherly Stories
Doctors told me I wasn’t ‘healthy enough’ to get pregnant again. Here’s what I did next
HGTV star Jasmine Rothsecondary infertility
Motherly Stories
What’s it like being a ‘boy mom’? All the things I wish I had known
From wondering how many times is one too many for your son to bump his head in a day to getting an empty tin popcorn bucket slammed onto your head—raising boys is exhausting and fun and extremely unpredictable.
Pregnancy
Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it
Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.
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