Can I induce labor naturally?

Birth

What should I do if my water breaks?

This Is Birth

This is birth: An induced labor

Life

What went viral this week: A new dad supports his wife during birth in an emotional video and more

These are the stories that made us smile this week.

News

When will your baby be born? Probably around 4 in the morning, says study

Birth timing is tied to both ancient evolutionary roots and modern schedules.

News

The United States is the most expensive country to give birth in

Prices aren’t just high—they also vary wildly.

Pregnancy Products

6 things you need in your labor prep survival kit

These six items will get you through those last few weeks of pregnancy.

Life

A letter to my younger self on the day my daughter was born

Today is the day your daughter will be born. And also the day when you are born a new woman.

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Now’s your moment ⌚️ — 42 weeks pregnant

It's go time. We agree—you've been pregnant long enough. You've survived morning sickness, leg cramps, food cravings, due dates and impatient family members. YOU. ARE. READY. By this time, baby is fully developed and the lifespan of the placenta, which provides nutrients to baby, is running out. If you've waited this long, it's now time to give that little one some extra help entering the world—with the assistance of your medical provider. Go have a baby, you wonder woman! ✨ XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Update your Motherly profile with baby's birth day as soon as she's born so we can send you super-accurate details for life with your newborn.

Birth Stories

American mom gives birth in Japan and the amenities are jaw-dropping

Did we mention the facials?

News

For the first time ever, the CDC is pushing for pain management for IUD insertion procedures

"Women’s pain and women’s experiences have been downplayed throughout medicine."

Women's Health

Lead and arsenic may be lurking in your tampons, first-ever tampon study finds

Brb, switching to a menstrual cup asap.

News

New York is officially the first state to mandate PTO for prenatal care

Employees will receive 20 hours of paid prenatal healthcare leave beginning in 2025.

News

The number of babies born with syphilis is on the rise—but it’s preventable

Cases have increased tenfold in a decade.

Season 15

Dancing through motherhood: Jess King’s journey

“I'm surprised by the presence that being a mother just innately brings you to confront."

Celebrity News

Ed Sheeran shares that his wife was diagnosed with a tumor when she was pregnant

She was pregnant with the couple's second child at the time.

Motherly Stories

The one thing pregnant women forget to do: get excited

"But while my mind was busy turning over the possibilities of pitocin and episiotomies, I forgot to get excited."

Birth

Do second babies come earlier? Here’s what you need to know about the second time around

The good news is that your second labor may be only half as long.

Labor & Delivery

7 things to think about when you go past your due date

We are here to tell you that it really will be ok! Here are some thing to keep in mind during these final days of your pregnancy.

Labor & Delivery

I captured the emotions of men while watching women give birth—and it was powerful

For every soul we create, there is a soul that we felt a connection with first.

Pregnancy

You’ve got this, mama: 15 empowering quotes on giving birth

"When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change."

Birth

To my midwife—thank you

You believed in me. You, quite honestly, gave me the power to believe in myself.

This Is Birth

This is Birth: Bekah Martinez’s serene & empowered waterbirth

Pregnancy

This viral photo of the cervical dilation process is incredibly eye-opening

We shouldn't minimize how far mothers' bodies are pushed.

Birth Stories

This mom gave birth while asleep (yes, really)

Here's what happened.