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The science of sleep: 10 ways to build a better bedtime

Sweet dreams. ?

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Breastfeeding cuts a mother’s type 2 diabetes risk in half, study shows

The biggest benefits were seen after 6 months, but any amount of breastfeeding reduced mom’s risk.

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It’s science: Pregnancy brain prepares you to bond with baby

‘Baby brain’ is actually an important adaptive phenomenon that might help women prepare for raising their children.

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It’s science: This is why you hold your baby on the left side

This cradling bias exists across multiple mammal groups. 

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It’s science: Choline can boost your baby’s brain health

And here’s where to get more of it. 

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The gender sleep gap is real—and it explains why moms are so exhausted all the time

Women report less sleep than men—and moms report *way* less sleep.

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It’s science: Eating 1 egg a day boosts your baby’s brain development

It’s science: Eggs are good for your baby’s brain

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It’s science: Pregnancy can be contagious among friends

Research explains all those announcements on Facebook.

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9 new ways science proved mamas are amazing in 2017

We rounded up all the articles that put the *ma* in amazing—with science to back up what we already suspected.

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Family dinners create healthier, happier kids—studies prove it

Making time for family meals matters—and pays off in big ways. 

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Motivating your child to take risks actually helps to prevent anxiety

When parents display confidence in their kids, the kids assume that confidence for themselves.

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The ‘man flu’ is real—and speaks to the strength of women

According to new research, those poor guys may not be exaggerating their despair.

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It’s science: The reason your youngest should be your ‘favorite’

Younger siblings are more prone to social comparison—so it benefits them to “play favorites.”

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It’s science: Being scared of snakes or spiders could be hereditary

Our fear of spiders and snakes is so innate that even babies feel anxious when they see them.

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The ultrasound tech could probably tell if your baby will be left-handed

Researchers could predict right- or left-handedness at 18 weeks gestation with close to 100% accuracy. 

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It’s Science: Dads of preemies are more stressed *after* baby comes home

This says a lot about the pressure on all new dads.

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It’s science: breastfeeding can deepen mom’s bond with baby—for years to come

The research offers an important lesson for all parents.

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It’s Science: The mother-daughter bond is even more powerful than we thought

The findings also have helpful implications for preventative mental health treatment.

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It’s Science: Toddlers are happier with fewer toys

Declutter away, mama.

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It’s Science: Your baby will always be a part of you

Research shows genetic material from babies remains in their mothers’ bodies for years after birth.