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Women’s Health

Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.

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Mom, you’re doing better than you think

A gentle reset for the days you feel behind. Here’s how to spot the quiet wins, lower the pressure, and move your family forward with more calm and confidence.

Mom lying in bed wide awake having restless legs

9 ways to help your restless legs syndrome during postpartum

Restless legs can make nights long and feedings harder. These gentle, mom-tested strategies can ease symptoms and help you protect your sleep and well-being in the fourth trimester.

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Set yourself up for success by being gentle on yourself

You are not a machine. Building sustainable success as a parent starts with compassionate habits that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and keep joy in the mix.

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9 therapist-approved tips for managing seasonal affective disorder as a mom

These practical, compassionate ideas can help you feel more like yourself during darker months. Try one or two today, then build from there.

When helplessness turns to rage: A mom’s guide to channeling grief into action

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and helpless isn't weakness. It's the only rational response to what we're living through.

Mom sitting at table doing research on her laptop while leaning on her hand and falling asleep

Signs you might be FOMO-researching, plus 7 resets that bring ease

You care deeply, which is why you read the reviews, compare the charts, and crowdsource the comments. But the search for the “right” answer can start to feel like a second job.

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5 ways to make the holiday stress feel peaceful, not pressure-filled

Five practical ways to lower holiday stress and create calm, connected traditions your family will actually enjoy.

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CDC advisers end universal Hepatitis B vaccine birth-dose policy: What parents need to know

The CDC’s hepatitis B birth-dose policy just shifted. Get clear, evidence-based guidance for your baby’s health.

I thought creatine was just for gym bros. Here’s why I finally caved—and why you might want to, too

For women trying to maintain muscle, energy, and mental clarity it might actually be worth the hype.

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5 rituals moms use to reconnect with themselves after birth

In the fog of feeding schedules and nap math, small “after birth” rituals help you feel like you again. Simple practices fit real life and work

The bone health conversation you need to have in your 30s

What you do now—in your 30s and 40s—determines whether you're hiking with your grandkids or sitting on the sidelines at 70.

Postpartum Rest

Why postpartum rest is medical care, not a luxury

Your body completed a complex, whole-body event. Treating rest like a prescription, not an afterthought, protects healing, mental health and long-term well-being for you and your baby.

Motherhood Relationship With Time

Before kids and after: how motherhood reshapes our sense of time

Time bends in early parenthood. Days can feel endless, then years flash by. Here is why that happens, plus gentle ways to reclaim pockets of ease.

Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Tylenol when pregnant

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Midwives can reduce maternal deaths

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

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What parents should know about the new at-home blood test for preeclampsia risk

researchers are exploring ways to predict risk earlier. A newly launched at-home blood test, Encompass™.

Maycember

Maycember: The month that proves moms need more than just a day

Meet Maycember: the term exhausted moms are circulating online to name the very real chaos that descends as the school year ends.

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