Pregnancy

Welcome to baby shower signs: stylish ideas for your celebration

We’ve rounded up some of the most creative and inspiring baby shower signs to help make your celebration unforgettable.

25 inspiring baby names for January babies

New year, new baby.

‘Old people baby names’ are the 2025 trend we didn’t know we needed

Move over, Kayden and Mia—here comes Walter, Mabel, and Ethel, ready to make their mark with vintage charm and a sense of history.

The most unique celebrity baby names

Here’s a roundup of the most remarkable celebrity baby names.

Philly offers pregnant people $1,000 a month—here’s why it matters

The Philly Joy Bank program has the potential to change lives in my community.

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated. 

Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?

While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.

25 magical December baby names

Unique baby names for December birthdays that feel both celebratory and classic.

A groundbreaking preeclampsia study could transform care for moms and babies

This new research introduces a treatment that could transform how preeclampsia is managed in the future.

This is how pregnancy transforms the brain, according to a new study

The changes in the maternal brain during pregnancy are no accident—they’re deeply rooted in evolution, serving one critical purpose: the survival of your baby.

PSA: Exercising while pregnant may cut your child’s asthma risk by half

Researchers found that moms who exercised at least three times a week during pregnancy reduced their child’s risk of developing asthma in half.

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

The most unique baby name trends of 2024

With insights from baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, we’ve rounded up the most downright memorable baby name trends making waves right now.

New study finds about 1 in 20 women use marijuana during pregnancy

As cannabis becomes more widely accepted across the U.S., conversations about its…

Top baby names 2024: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s trending

Let’s dive into the top baby names of 2024 and explore some interesting shifts and trends.

My sister ‘stole’ my dream baby name—how do I make peace with it?

Oh, baby names! As any parent will tell you, picking the perfect…

Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

If you didn’t experience “pregnancy glow”, you are not alone

Some of us do, but many others keep waiting in vain.

Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.