Heartburn during pregnancy, goes the old wives’ tale, is a sure sign of a hairy baby. I heard it over and over again when I was pregnant with my daughter….
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Heartburn during pregnancy, goes the old wives’ tale, is a sure sign of a hairy baby. I heard it over and over again when I was pregnant with my daughter….
During cold and flu season, mamas have no shortage of things to worry about—and that’s more true than ever this year. But rather than spend September to May stressing about…
[Editor’s note: Pregnant mamas are superheroes and deserve all the support. As mamas who’ve been there, we’ve selected the best products for pregnancy in The Motherly Shop. We’ve got you,…
It’s the number one infectious cause of birth defects in the U.S., yet 91% of women have never heard of cytomegalovirus (CMV). “I had no idea that I contracted [CMV]…
There are tons of reasons to take a babymoon: it’s a chance to recharge, unplug and savor your time before baby arrives. Plus, it can be a good opportunity to…
With babies and toddlers, bath time is about so much more than washing off: It’s an opportunity for fun, sensory play and sweet bonding moments—with the added benefit of a…
As any parent knows, the term “diaper bag” only scratches the surface. In reality, this catchall holds so much more: a change of clothes, bottles, snacks, wipes and probably about…
Baby name trends may come and go, but today’s most popular baby names suggest that nothing beats a classic. Many of the popular boy names that have topped the lists…
Meaningful baby names will never go out of style. Whether you decide to name your newborn after a beloved family member, or are simply searching for a name that reflects…
The Biden Administration is currently reviewing an update of the Affordable Care Act—a decision poised to increase fertility access for the LGBTQ+ community and single women. The decision would expand…
For the first time since 2016, American parents with babies are getting new safe sleep recommendations for reducing sleep-related infant deaths. In a policy statement and technical report published in…
At five weeks old, our daughter stopped breastfeeding to sleep. Her eyes would drift closed as she lay in my arms, her mouth going still, and I would gently unlatch…
The exciting months leading up to your baby’s arrival are a whirlwind of planning and preparation. From choosing a name to creating a baby registry, there are so many exciting…
Congratulations, you’re expecting a beautiful new member of the family! And while preparing to welcome baby is an exciting time, there’s also plenty of decision making in your near future,…
Searching for the perfect baby name can be one of the more exciting things to research before your little one gets here. You might have already looked at celebrity baby…
A version of this story originally appeared on Ask Zeta. While parenting involves so many firsts, one of your very first big decisions as parents-to-be is what to name your…
Selling Sunset‘s Mary Fitzgerald updated her fans about her fertility journey over the weekend, and urged them to think about their own fertility as a result. The reality star and…
Every stage of the motherhood game — TTC, pregnancy, postpartum, and full-on mom mode — seems to have a nutritional warning label attached to it. “Eat this diet,” “Don’t eat…
Scientists may be one step closer to being able to detect gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) earlier in pregnancy. The move may be able to prevent irreversible complications and/or improve treatment…
Earlier this year, crawling—which was previously considered a milestone reached around 9 months—was removed from the CDC’s main milestone checklists for babies in the United States, to the surprise of…