December 2018 Motherly

Pregnancy

Beverley Mitchell says Jessica Biel was one of the first people she told about her twin miscarriage

"No one should suffer in silence."

Celebrity News

Michelle Obama has some advice for Meghan Markle (and all of us)

It's okay to slow down, mama.

Health & Wellness

Male birth control is on the way 👏

A birth control gel for guys is entering phase two of clinical trials.

Marriage & Partnerships

This is my vow to you, my love—I promise to always be in it with you

Out of all this world, you have been chosen for me. Out of all the hustle, the daily tasks, the long nights, full days, teething toddlers, burned meals, impatient words and life's concerns, I still choose you.

Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandma + grandpa: Go ahead, spoil my kids this Christmas

When my kids receive a gift from their grandparent, it's the grandparents I watch, not my kids. When the presents produce squeals from the kids' mouths, I can't escape the glint in my parents' eyes. Who am I to stop that?

Motherly Stories

How to celebrate holiday birthdays and make them feel extra special

1. Details matter

Life

This is: The transition back to work after maternity leave

While it can feel a whole lot like jumping into the deep end and having no choice but to swim, you aren't in this alone. And you don't have to feel unprepared.