motherhood

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

Texts between postpartum moms go viral—because no one talks about this enough

“When he first latches I literally have to bite down on something to keep from crying.”

Lady Gaga says she’s ‘excited’ to be a mom—but admits it’s complicated

“I’m also kind of at war with myself sometimes as I get ready to, hopefully, become a mom soon..."

No one warns you how emotional it is to watch your best friend become a mom

“You start to bond on this different level… like you just get each other.”

Rihanna opens up about mom guilt: ‘Everything I love robs me from them’

“It’s actually given me a lot more self-guilt.”

New survey: 45% of women face infertility after an eating disorder

For many women, pregnancy is both joyful and vulnerable. While often framed as a glowing experience, the reality is more nuanced.

Jersey Shore’s Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola is pregnant after years of infertility: ‘Our little miracle’

“We’ve been keeping a little secret… ✨Baby May Due August 2025✨????????.”

I don’t want to be a helicopter parent—but here’s how I find balance

The truth is, "helicoptering" comes easy to me, even when I know it's good for my children to work hard, face obstacles, and experience the pride of genuine achievement.

Mom’s viral message: Why ‘martyrdom’ is no longer a badge of honor for mothers

“If you stop taking care of yourself when you become a mom, you are going to resent this journey of motherhood.”

Why return-to-office mandates could set working moms back for decades

Return-to-office mandates are forcing working moms back into outdated, unsustainable expectations—undoing decades of progress in workplace equity.

Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Her return has reignited a familiar conversation about the impossible expectations placed on women in leadership.

The soap dispenser experiment: a window into the invisible mental load of motherhood

On TikTok, creator @theearlybirdhasanxiety posted a video that’s as relatable as it is maddening: a soap dispenser sitting empty for a week.

How much is a mother’s work worth? $140,315, study shows

The figure reflects the multi-hyphenate role moms play daily: caregiver, chef, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, household manager, and so much more.

Feeling like you’re failing at motherhood? Read this

You should be proud. Proud of the way you mother. 

The stages of motherhood that will break your heart (in the best way)

I find myself wishing I could go back in time, to myself when I first became a mom. I'd try my best to tell her, motherhood is a series of rooms.

The surprising identity shift of motherhood no one talks about

"Instead of the physical and emotional changes you go through in puberty, matrescence is about the physical and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child."

Am I really done having babies?

It’s hard to watch your baby hitting new milestones without wondering if this is your last baby and the last milestone.

There’s no right way to mom—let’s stop the shame

I don’t care if you make all your own food or mac n cheese from the blue box. I just care that you don’t put down other moms on the internet who do.

The silent strain: New study reveals moms handle 79% of family’s daily demands

The Journal of Marriage and Family reveals what many of us already feel in our bones: moms are carrying 79% of the daily mental labor that keeps families afloat.

Jessie J shares the bittersweet reality of toddler motherhood: ‘People stop checking in on you as much’

“It’s a bittersweet moment, because it means you made it through postpartum and into the toddler phase and people trust you got it..."