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Pregnancy

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this moment. We’re here to guide you through your journey to becoming mama, from the first trimester through the third stage of labor.

Getting Pregnant

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Motherly

Waiting to conceive doesn’t mean standing still: how to find momentum in the in-between

Motherly, Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care
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Pregnancy Care

Why it’s normal to feel ambivalent about pregnancy

You can be excited and unsure at the same time. Ambivalence in pregnancy is a normal feelings response. These feelings are common, healthy, and workable with the right support.

Pregnancy Care, Getting Pregnant
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Motherly

7 affirmations to carry through infertility struggles

You are not alone in this season. These simple, steady affirmations can help you move through appointments, waiting, and tough conversations with more calm and self-compassion.

Motherly, Getting Pregnant, Infertility
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Miscarriage & Loss

By sharing his family’s loss, Jason Kelce gave language to a grief many fathers carry quietly

Kelce mentioned the pregnancy loss he and his wife Kylie experienced in 2018, a moment that arrived suddenly and reshaped their world.

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News
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Child Death

How to go on after the death of your child

There are no right words for this kind of pain. There are gentle steps, small supports, and ways to carry love forward as you continue to live.

Child Death, Death, Miscarriage & Loss, Motherly
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Miscarriage & Loss

Losing a baby, the grief and how moms can cope in a healthy way

There is no right way to grieve losing a baby. Whether your loss was a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death after birth, your love is real and your grieving is valid. Practical ways to care for yourself and honor your baby.

Miscarriage & Loss, Motherly

Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

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Adoption

Adoption: Love in your adopted family is not fragile

Adoption is not a lesser kind of love. It is deliberate, hard-won, and deeply resilient. Here is a grounded, hope-filled reflection for any parent building family through adoption.

Adoption, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Motherly, Parenting
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Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

Surrogacy, explained with heart: building families through community

Surrogacy is more than a medical pathway. It is a relationship-centered way to grow a family. Here is what to know, how to start, and the support you deserve.

Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Parenting, Relationships, Surrogacy
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Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

Why surrogacy stories deserve to be told

When families share the real paths that brought their children home, they replace silence with connection. Here is why surrogacy stories matter and how to tell yours with care.

Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Parenting, Surrogacy
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Motherly

10 questions to ask before choosing a surrogate

Choosing a gestational carrier is a profound decision. These questions help you align expectations, protect everyone legally and emotionally, and set up a compassionate, respectful partnership.

Motherly, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Parenting, Surrogacy

Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Products

The dermatologist who wants to liberate you from your 12-step routine (especially during pregnancy)

When Dr. Chan and I sat down to talk, I was already receptive to her argument. What I wasn't fully prepared for was how sharp her critique of the broader industry would be.

Pregnancy Products, Beauty
Katie Austin interview
Pregnancy

Growing up with a fitness icon for a mom prepared Katie Austin for almost everything. Pregnancy was a different story.

Katie has built her brand around sustainable, feel-good wellness and the idea that movement should make you feel like yourself, not punish you into a smaller shape.

Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

Science says morning sickness could mean you’re having a girl

The old wives' tale turns out to have some real data behind it.

Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

732K people watched this weird pregnancy cravings Thread go viral. Here’s the science behind why it hit so hard.

The line between "my body is speaking" and "I might need a blood test" is thinner than you think.

Pregnancy

Birth

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Motherly

10 things to consider when choosing a childbirth class

Motherly, Birth
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C-Section

Loving your C-section scar: reframing recovery as strength, not setback

Loving a C-section scar is not about pretending recovery is easy. It is about honoring your body’s work, caring for your whole self, and writing a new story of strength.

C-Section, Birth, Relationships
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Labor & Delivery Your Choice

What a seasoned midwife wants every mom to know about advocating during labor

Labor moves fast, and decisions stack up. Here is a calm, clear plan from a hospital-seasoned midwife to help you speak up, stay grounded, and get the care you deserve.

Labor & Delivery Your Choice, Birth, Labor & Delivery, Motherly
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Celebrity News

Debby Ryan and Josh Dun welcomed their baby at home—and it’s a reminder there’s no single “right” way to give birth

In theory, birth decisions are deeply personal. In practice, parents are often asked to explain, defend, or justify them.

Celebrity News, Birth, Birth Stories, News
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Celebrity News

A new mom moment from Vanessa Hudgens highlights the power of giving birth

The actress shared a photo from her hospital bed holding her husband Cole Tucker’s hand, along with a caption that carried a remarkable mix of vulnerability and pride.

Celebrity News, Birth, News, Pregnancy
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Viral & Trending

This hospital laptop moment has moms everywhere pausing and reflecting

A UK mom’s TikTok about working from her hospital bed after a C-section is resonating with parents who feel pressure to treat survival as success.

Viral & Trending, Birth, Labor & Delivery, News

Postpartum

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Postpartum

A mom wrote the first children’s book about PPD. Here’s what she wants you to know

The first children's picture book about postpartum depression is here — and it's also a reminder that too many mothers are still suffering in silence.

Postpartum
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Women's Health

If you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, there’s a name for what you’re feeling

We hand new mothers a narrative about the happiest time of their lives, and then act baffled when they feel alone in ways they can't explain

Women's Health, Fourth Trimester
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Health & Wellness

The 5-minute reset a PT recommends for every new mom’s wrecked back–and how to protect yourself long term

The hunching, the one-hip carry, the floor-to-standing with a baby. Here’s what’s actually happening—and what helps.

Health & Wellness, Postpartum, Women's Health
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Motherhood Success

Choose quiet: Soft mornings and slow nights for new motherhood

When life with kids gets loud, gentle routines can help your nervous system settle and your home feel kinder. Here is a simple way to build calm into your bookends.

Motherhood Success, Postpartum

Baby Names

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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Baby Names
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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Pregnancy, Baby Names
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Baby Names

Top 100 baby boy names of 2024

From bold and classic to fresh and globally inspired, these are the names that captured hearts and topped birth announcements last year.

Baby Names, Pregnancy
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Baby Names

Top 100 baby girl names of 2024

hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.

Baby Names, Baby, Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Products

The dermatologist who wants to liberate you from your 12-step routine (especially during pregnancy)

When Dr. Chan and I sat down to talk, I was already receptive to her argument. What I wasn't fully prepared for was how sharp her critique of the broader industry would be.

Pregnancy Products, Beauty
Katie Austin interview
Pregnancy

Growing up with a fitness icon for a mom prepared Katie Austin for almost everything. Pregnancy was a different story.

Katie has built her brand around sustainable, feel-good wellness and the idea that movement should make you feel like yourself, not punish you into a smaller shape.

Pregnancy
morning sickness data - Motherly
Pregnancy

Science says morning sickness could mean you’re having a girl

The old wives' tale turns out to have some real data behind it.

Pregnancy
weird pregnancy cravings - Motherly
Pregnancy

732K people watched this weird pregnancy cravings Thread go viral. Here’s the science behind why it hit so hard.

The line between "my body is speaking" and "I might need a blood test" is thinner than you think.

Pregnancy
Cameron Rogers
Pregnancy

Cameron Rogers wants you to know you’re not the only one googling “WTF is happening to my body” at 2 A.M.

We sat down with Cameron to talk about what it feels like to share your body's most radical transformation while you're still in it.

Pregnancy
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Motherly

12 common questions about pregnancy yoga, answered by experts

Prenatal yoga can be a steady anchor through every trimester. Here are clear, confidence-boosting answers to the questions parents ask most, so you can practice safely and feel good in your changing body.

Motherly, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

Your first trimester toolkit: 5 foods, 4 habits, 3 reminders

The first trimester can be a swirl of nausea, fatigue, and brand-new decisions. Here is a calm, evidence-informed toolkit with small steps that help right now.

Pregnancy
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Third Trimester

Nesting with purpose: 7 tiny projects that pay dividends all year

Small, low-lift tweaks can save you time, lower stress, and make family life flow. These seven mini projects take an afternoon or less and pay you back all year.

Third Trimester, Nesting, Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

Morning sickness is misnamed: 12 steadying strategies that actually help

Morning sickness is real and not just in the morning. Try 12 steadying, doctor-informed strategies you can use today for real relief.

Pregnancy, Morning Sickness, Pregnancy Care
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Motherly

Waiting to conceive doesn’t mean standing still: how to find momentum in the in-between

The waiting season can feel lonely and endless. With a gentle plan and a few grounding habits, you can move forward, protect your heart, and feel more like you again.

Motherly, Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care
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Celebrity News

Hailee Steinfeld is pregnant—and one phrase from Josh Allen struck a chord with parents

Support during pregnancy is not only about what someone does. It is also about how they talk about the experience.

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Second Trimester

The second trimester sweet spot is real. Here is how to make the most of it

For many parents-to-be, the second trimester, weeks 13 to 27 have fewer queasy days, and the chance to plan with a clearer head.

Second Trimester, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care
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Second Trimester

Why the second trimester feels like a deep breath

After the intensity of early pregnancy, many parents-to-be hit a more comfortable stride in the middle months. Here is why it often feels easier, plus gentle ways to make the most of it.

Second Trimester, Pregnancy
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Motherly

Work & Pregnancy; the unspoken truths of working while pregnant

Pregnancy at work can feel like a secret marathon. Here is what no one tells you, plus practical ways to protect your energy, your career, and your peace.

Motherly, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care, Work & Money, Work & Motherhood
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Motherly

10 ways second trimester moms can prepare their home with ease

The second trimester often brings more energy and fewer symptoms. Use it to set up simple systems that make late pregnancy and the newborn weeks feel calmer and lighter.

Motherly, Pregnancy, Prepare Home, Second Trimester
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Celebrity News

Rebel Wilson announces she and Ramona Agruma are expecting baby No. 2

It highlighted a modern, intentional approach to family building that resonates with many parents today.

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy, Viral & Trending
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Pregnancy

Pregnancy acne is real—and a dermatologist says you don’t have to just “wait it out”

There are safe, effective options that can help. It's just a matter of knowing what actually works.

Pregnancy
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Third Trimester

How to soothe third-trimester worries in 7 minutes a day

A 7-minute practice to begin in the third trimester, helping settle racing thoughts, relax your body, and improve sleep tonight.

Third Trimester, Motherly, Pregnancy
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Third Trimester

Why third-trimester fatigue feels like a preview of parenting

Third trimester fatigue means you're exhausted and counting down the days/ Here is why this level of fatigue is normal, what it is already teaching you about life with a newborn.

Third Trimester, Motherly, Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

A London red carpet moment signals a new season in Sienna Miller’s motherhood journey

There was no announcement. No social media build-up. Just a moment that felt both intimate and public, the kind of turning point parents instantly recognize as the beginning of a new season.

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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