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Conquer mom life with Motherly’s honest, opinionated advice and recommendations, from what to watch to what to wear.

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Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

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Breaking bigger: The messy business of expanding your heart

In watching my firstborn love on my newborn, the swell of joy broke my heart ever-so-slightly bigger, again.

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Playing ‘Memory Keeper’ for your kids is a bittersweet job

I never predicted the pressure I’d feel to catalog every important moment of my child’s life

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To the mom who is running after her kid(s)—and runs a business, too… I see you

The tug-of-war between being a present mother and successful business owner is far from smooth–but it is possible. These 31 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their encouragement and support to those facing this common challenge.

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I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.

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I took my autistic daughter to see Taylor Swift overseas—and it was magical

Our Taylor Swift adventure is the best thing my daughter and I have ever done together.

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Dear Google Calendar: This is NOT a healthy relationship

Not to sound melodramatic, but you’re my agenda angel. My daybook dream.

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Hindsight: What I wish I would have known as a first-time parent

Let your intuition be your guide because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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14 nursing shirts that feel anything but frumpy

From casual T-shirts to work-ready blouses, athletic-inspired to boho-chic there's an endless supply of nursing tops to suit any style or occasion.

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This is the worst part of unexplained secondary infertility

It’s the irrational anger at the baby section in Target. It’s the hundreds of times each day I wonder what it is that’s keeping me from getting pregnant.

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14 nursing tank tops you’ll wear every single day

They're perfect for layering, great for sleeping and the right styles can even work solo.

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