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The ultimate destination for positive mental + physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn't selfish.

Women's Health

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Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

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Health & Wellness

Whooping cough outbreak: CDC reports 6x more cases than this time last year

Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.

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Pregnancy

A groundbreaking preeclampsia study could transform care for moms and babies

This new research introduces a treatment that could transform how preeclampsia is managed in the future.

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Birth

Black Moms are being told to ‘speak up’ during birth—but they deserve better, too

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 

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Health & Wellness

A 14-year-old saves her mom during a medical emergency while driving home from school

It’s a story of resilience, family bonds, and a teen rising to the challenge in the most critical of moments.

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Health & Wellness

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

Children's Health

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Safety

Recall alert: Over 85,000 Melii Baby silicone spoons pulled due to choking hazard

The recall involves Melii Baby Silicone Spoons sold in various packs and part of their 5-piece silicone feeding sets.

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Baby

H5 bird flu outbreak: What families need to know to stay safe

The ultimate destination for positive mental + physical conditioning for you and…

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Health & Wellness

Whooping cough outbreak: CDC reports 6x more cases than this time last year

Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.

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Health & Wellness

What parents should know about hidden risks at splash pads, according to a new CDC report

It turns out that splash pads, while delightful, can also be unexpected breeding grounds for waterborne illnesses.

It's Science

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Toddler

Why do toddlers mix up their words? The explanation is too sweet

From calling Rice Krispie treats "raspberry Christmas trees" to identifying a peppermint as a "hippo," their creative word associations often feel like riddles waiting to be solved.

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It's Science

You started as an egg inside your grandmother—here’s the mind-blowing science behind this generational bond

Did you know that the egg that would one day become you was formed while your mother was still developing in your grandmother's womb? 

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News

The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

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Life

It’s science: Wanting to ‘eat’ your baby makes you a better parent

Go ahead and nibble on your baby's cheeks. Research says it makes you an even better parent.

Mental Health

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Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

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Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

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Health & Wellness

The silent strain: New study reveals moms handle 79% of family’s daily demands

The Journal of Marriage and Family reveals what many of us already feel in our bones: moms are carrying 79% of the daily mental labor that keeps families afloat.

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Postpartum

Groundbreaking blood test could revolutionize how postpartum depression is diagnosed AND treated

Diagnosing PPD has traditionally relied on moms recognizing and reporting their symptoms—a tall order when they’re battling exhaustion and the endless demands of new motherhood.

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Health & Wellness

81% of working moms face burnout while ‘managing it all,’ Gallup study finds

While juggling meetings, deadlines, and to-do lists, many are also carrying the extra burden of being the “default parent.”

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Health & Wellness

The invisible labor that’s breaking moms: How unequal mental load impacts mental health

If we want to save moms from burnout, we have to start by addressing the invisible labor that’s quietly breaking them.

Fitness

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Labor & Delivery

Yoga poses for labor

5 poses you might want to strike when baby’s bearing down.

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Fitness

The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

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Second Trimester

8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

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Fitness

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

Self-Care

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Postpartum

Pampering postpartum moms shouldn’t be a luxury—how can we make it accessible for all?

At a time when families need more support than ever, American society leaves them particularly vulnerable.

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Viral & Trending

Moms are paying it forward for fellow moms by leaving Target gift cards in diaper boxes

The sentiment is a poignant reminder that no one sees moms like other moms do.

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Motherly Stories

No, my life didn’t ‘start’ the day I became a mom

Technically speaking, it ended.

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Health & Wellness

Bookmark these virtual support groups on your TTC journey

PSA: You don’t even have to contribute to feel supported.

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I tried the viral Taylor Swift Forme Bra and it’s like a love letter to my slumping shoulders

And it looks really good, too.

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Here’s how I’m preparing for my kids’ sick days this year

When those first few sniffles start, I’ll be ready.

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How one mom’s health struggle led to a non-toxic revolution

Branch Basic's co-founder Allison Evans on detoxifying our homes one cleaning product at a time.

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Celeb nutritionist Kelly LeVeque spills her mom must-haves

From nourishing snacks to kid-friendly cooking tools that get little ones engaged in the kitchen.

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Children's Health

11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids

From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.

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Children's Health

The youth mental health crisis is improving—slightly, CDC says

Here are 6 ways parents can help.

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Women's Health

Women aren’t having as many orgasms as men, research finds

It's time to close the orgasm gap—we need orgasm equality and we need it now!

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Children's Health

The FDA is finally taking steps to reduce lead in baby food

The agency estimates that the actions could reduce children’s dietary exposure to lead by up to 27%.

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Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated. 

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Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

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Safety

Recall alert: Over 85,000 Melii Baby silicone spoons pulled due to choking hazard

The recall involves Melii Baby Silicone Spoons sold in various packs and part of their 5-piece silicone feeding sets.

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Baby

H5 bird flu outbreak: What families need to know to stay safe

The ultimate destination for positive mental + physical conditioning for you and…

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