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It’s Science

From breastmilk to brain development, researchers are making huge strides in understanding the science of motherhood. Get the scoop at Motherly.

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Motherly instincts and love aren’t just human, they’re mammalian

Humans and whales share mammalian brains and social traits.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

It’s science: Baby talk speeds up your child’s language development

A study out of the University of Edinburgh is proving that saying doggy instead of dog and night-night for goodnight is actually helping your baby learn language faster.

Updated Aug. 02, 2018
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It’s Science: having the ‘right’ number of kids is different for every family

There's plenty of research to support whichever side of the equation you happen to be on.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

8 Ways to Survive Pregnancy With a Toddler

Because parenting a toddler while pregnant is exhausting.

Updated May. 25, 2018

How I Overcame Body Image Issues During Pregnancy

Sakara Life co-founder Danielle Duboise tells us how she came to her Mother Self.

Updated May. 23, 2018

It’s science: Running late could mean you end up living a longer, healthier life

Something to remember when your toddler wants to zip up his own coat.

Updated May. 18, 2018

This mom’s viral post reminds us there’s nothing wrong with ordering pizza for dinner

Because there's more to motherhood than cooking and cleaning.

Updated May. 18, 2018

It’s science: Sugars found in breast milk can help fight off infection

These sugars are known as human milk oligosaccharides—or HMOs.

Updated May. 15, 2018
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It’s science: Reading the same books to your child over and over makes them smarter

The next time your preschooler hands you Llama, Llama for the millionth time, don't despair.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

‘Parent mode’ may be hard-wired in our brains, say Harvard researchers

Different brain areas are in charge of particular aspects of parenting.

Updated Apr. 17, 2018

It’s science: Women need time to birth—so doctors shouldn’t rush labor + delivery

We need to give labor more time to progress before intervening, says new study.

Updated Mar. 28, 2018

Which of the 8 kinds of intelligence does your child have?

Let go of those pesky comparisons and celebrate all kids and their strengths.

Updated Mar. 27, 2018

It’s science: infants learn better when we use ‘baby talk’

The tone of your voice can make all the difference. 

Updated Mar. 26, 2018

Want better behaved kids? Tell them they’re SO loved

Science + your heart prove it’s the right thing to do.

Updated Mar. 21, 2018

It’s science: Babies are smarter than you think

Just because your baby can’t talk doesn’t mean he can’t be logical, says a new study. 

Updated Mar. 19, 2018
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