Pregnancy

It’s Science: Autoimmune disease occurs in way more women than men. Here’s why

Autoimmunity may be an unfortunate by-product of the complex immune response women need to get pregnant.

70+ Capricorn names for babies born in December & January

Those born under this sign are motivated, strong-willed, and responsible.

To the mama preparing her heart for baby #2: You are ready

Your heart is about to grow so much more full with love.

10 true things about the first year of motherhood

Sure, there’s a lot of parenting books out there–but here’s 10 things you really need to know about that first year.

19 maternity outfits you’ll actually want to wear during the holidays

Dress up that bump, mama!

The Covid vaccine does not affect fertility, but getting Covid does, study shows

We fact-checked the myths surrounding the Covid vaccine and fertility so you can make the most informed choices for your family.

No increased risk of miscarriage from Covid vaccination, says new study

The findings show that getting vaccinated in the first trimester is safe.

25+ DIY Halloween ideas for you & your baby bump

Here's how you can easily dress up that bump, mama.

Preparing for your birth? Have you heard of Motherly’s birth class?

Pregnancy and birth are some of the biggest moments of life—it can feel…

Motherly created the flexible pregnancy wellness class mamas have needed for so long

[Editor’s note: Pregnant mamas are superheroes and deserve all the support. As…

Is your baby kicking a lot? Research explains the reason fetuses move so much

Those fetal kicks are strong enough to kick a soccer ball, mama.

12 emotional photos of the moment when you first felt like a mother

When was the moment you first felt like a mother? Was it when you held your baby in your arms for the first time? Or finding out you were about to add another member to the family?

12 baby registry essentials for family adventures

Parenthood: It’s the greatest adventure of all. From those first few outings…

12 celebrity mamas get real about their postpartum bodies

For a long time the first photo the public would see of…

Science confirms you are a different person after giving birth

Research tells us that a lot of change happens when we choose to have babies, and that a mother is not the same person she was before having children.

What’s the ‘right’ amount of time between pregnancies? It might be shorter than you think

A new study is challenging what we previously thought.

These powerful viral photos are changing the way we talk about pregnancy + infant loss

In a series of stunning photographs, Paterak shows mothers who have suffered a loss holding a chalkboard with the worst and best things people said to them.

This is the baby registry advice I wish I had as a first-time mom

Four years, three kids and lots of hard-won wisdom later.

These viral photos tell a story of stillbirth that words could not

Loss can take many forms, and Pennsylvania photographer Meg Brock is helping the world…

When does morning sickness start? An OB explains

Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Ranae Yockey explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to find relief.