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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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It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

Health & Wellness

It’s science: What happens to a guy’s brain when he becomes a dad

New moms aren't the only ones experiencing hormone changes.

Health & Wellness

She had cancer at 14 and was told she’d never have children—14 years later, she had her miracle baby

You may not know the name Nicole Shulz, but if you've ever seen the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, you know her story.

Health & Wellness

Climate change harms moms and babies—but we can do something about it right now

Climate change is a factor in worsening Black maternal health, but there's a solution.

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It’s true—you can get pregnant if you’re already pregnant

Just when you thought pregnancy couldn't be more fascinating...

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Lea Michele gets real about her pregnancy: “It was the lowest I’ve been in my entire life”

It just goes to show: You never know how anyone's path to parenthood truly unfolded.

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Your breast growth in pregnancy might predict your baby’s sex

Plus, here's how your baby's sex impacts your breast milk composition.

Women's Health

5 lies I believed about being pregnant after 40

My joints are handling it just fine, thank you.

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Newborns of COVID-19 positive mothers were born with antibodies—and this could be huge

Plus, an explainer on how the body's immune system works.

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What is ‘parentese’? How we talk to babies has a dramatic effect on their future vocabulary

It's called 'parentese' and it's vital for language development.

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Why ‘mom brain’ is actually a superpower

SCIENCE CONFIRMS: Motherhood changes your brain and makes it more powerful. Read…

Health & Wellness

Study: More than one-third of children with COVID-19 are asymptomatic

New study suggests reported COVID-19 cases are "likely just the tip of the iceberg."