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Donating breast milk saves lives—and is easier than you might think

There’s a growing shortage in donor breast milk, but here’s how lactating parents can help.

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Motherly Stories

I was at high risk for breast cancer. Here’s what I decided to do about it

It took me over 10 years to get the courage to test myself for BRCA 1. And less than 3 months to take action once I got the results.

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Toddler Shopping Guides

25+ of our favorite gifts for 4-year-olds–from the practical to the fun

These are the best picks for your preschooler.

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Travel

From sea turtles to sunset horseback rides–the surprising family-friendly wildlife adventures of South Padre Island

If you've got a budding naturalist on your hands, it turns out it's well worth adding to the top of your travel list.

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Women's Health

This little-known side effect impacts nearly 30% of women after breast cancer

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Women's Health

70% of women have breastfeeding challenges. Can we stop pretending it’s easy?

It’s time to level-set about how hard breastfeeding is.

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Children's Health

Does my toddler need speech therapy?

The founders of Wee Talkers discuss what’s normal when it comes to toddler speech.

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Children's Health

Swimming is not just a summer activity: Here’s how swimming can boost your kid’s mental health for the school year

An international study by Griffith University tells us just how beneficial swimming can be for children.

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Women's Health

I had a postpartum hemorrhage: Why maternal health needs a champion

We need leaders who will fight for access to maternal health services, as well as help build socioeconomic systems that will support mothers regardless of race, income or location.

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Health & Wellness

Finding hope: Navigating your way to the best fertility clinic

Because you deserve exceptional care on your fertility journey.

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Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

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Pregnancy

If you didn’t experience “pregnancy glow”, you are not alone

Some of us do, but many others keep waiting in vain.

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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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News

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.

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A mom turns to the internet for help identifying her teen son’s sudden ‘corn chip smell’

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Viral & Trending

Mom explains that cleaning her teen’s bedroom is her way of ‘extending grace’

"The point of this video is that you need to extend grace."

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Celebrity News

Jenna Fischer shares how her two children reacted to her breast cancer journey

Jenna says seeing other women share mammograms on social media inspired her to make an appointment.

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.
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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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News

Regulators say infant neck float are unsafe after 2 deaths and dozens of ‘close calls’

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Viral & Trending

Dad wants to know if he’s wrong for telling Grandma she can’t be called ‘Glammy’

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News

More than half of states nationwide have cell phone bans in K-12 schools—but is it safe?

Parenting

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Regulators say infant neck float are unsafe after 2 deaths and dozens of ‘close calls’

Aside from the two deaths, dozens of close calls have been reported.

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Motherly Stories

Is it really true that we’re ‘only as happy as our least happy child?’

Does our joy have a threshold that is set by our children’s situation?

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Motherly Stories

It’s OK if you don’t go to every sports game

We are parents, not superheroes. We cannot be in multiple places at the same time. We cannot do all things or be all things. 

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News

New statistics show kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media

"It is our experience that in cases of acquaintance sexual assault, social media plays a significant role."

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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.

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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.

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Postpartum

The postpartum wellness class every mama deserves

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Home Shopping Guides

35 eco-friendly & sustainable swaps for products you use every day

Every little change makes a huge difference over time.

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Getting Pregnant

What to know about using supplements for fertility—and when to start taking them in preconception

The reality is: Women are choosing to start families later in life. And it’s about time we start supporting them.

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Motherly Stories

I was at high risk for breast cancer. Here’s what I decided to do about it

It took me over 10 years to get the courage to test myself for BRCA 1. And less than 3 months to take action once I got the results.

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Motherly Stories

Donating breast milk saves lives—and is easier than you might think

There’s a growing shortage in donor breast milk, but here’s how lactating parents can help.

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Motherly Stories

How a trip to Zimbabwe with my daughter led me on a mission of educating our girls to be the next generation of changemakers

What initially was meant to be a “site visit” grew into a transformational experience—for both of us.

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