May 2021

News

Motherly’s 2021 State of Motherhood Survey Results

It's time to change the way we talk about motherhood.

Work & Motherhood

These $800 billion bouquets expose the real value of unpaid labor provided by moms

This Mother's Day, The Marshall Plan for Moms wants you to consider the true value of mothers' work.

News

Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff’s babies have the cutest play date

These two couldn't be any more adorable (and less enthusiastic) about hanging out with one another.

Viral & Trending

A woman unaware she was pregnant gives birth on airplane

Luckily, a doctor and three NICU nurses were on board the same flight.

Career & Money

7 mom-founded companies that are making it their mission to help other moms

When mothers are a force for change, there is no stopping us.

Life

8 illustrators who capture the ups and downs of motherhood

Sometimes, you just have to laugh at the comedy that is being a parent.

Pregnancy

Why the pandemic was actually the ideal time for us to have a baby

COVID baby bust? Not for us.

Celebrity News

Billie Lourd honors late mom Carrie Fisher by dressing her son as Princess Leia

It's Star Wars Day and Billie Lourd's baby is here for it.

Child Learn & Play

This is not a drill—the OG American Girl dolls are BACK

Felicity, Addy, Kirsten, Samantha, Molly and Josefina, oh how we've missed you.

Pregnancy Products

Here’s the ultimate hospital bag checklist for mom & baby

If you've been stressing over what you'll need for those long hours in the hospital when you give birth, we've got you.

Entertainment

Watch Year One: A documentary about surviving postpartum depression + the first year of motherhood

Filmmaker Erin Bagwell shares her personal film about motherhood and beyond.

Children's Health

Two of my sons have autism. Here’s how I’ve moved beyond guilt to thrive on the spectrum

An autism diagnosis can be hard to accept, but it's worth it to see your kids flourish.