motherhood
Intimate Photos that Celebrate the Mother-Daughter Relationship
In Lucia Jost's photography, women are depicted as individuals caught in the liminal space between friendship and family.
Please Stop Giving Unsolicited Advice to New Mothers
The pressure people put on first-time parents can all too easily crush them.
An Honest Conversation About Your Vagina After Childbirth
The pain, the weird things your body does and how different it looks – no one tells you just how much your sexuality changes as a new parent.
Am I Selfish for Wanting To Cut My Mum Out of My Life?
"Our relationship is destroying me. Even a simple text from her can turn my whole life upside down."
‘It’s Like I Was Possessed’: Women Reveal the Deepest, Darkest Moments of Their ‘Mom Rage’
Motherhood is not all sunshine and sparkles. Yet not many women would admit to those less-than-perfect – but very human – moments.
Why We Need Gender-Inclusive Terms for 'Father' and 'Mother'
As a trans dad, I know these words matter—and that LGBTQ, adoptive, and donor-conceived families are as real as any other kind.
'Doubts and Fears Don't Make You a Bad Parent' – Gen Z Mums On Having Kids Young
Growing up while raising a child isn't easy. But despite the challenges and other people's judgment, young mothers have a lot to be proud of.
A Recent Death by Suicide of a New Mother is a Reminder of the Realities of Postpartum Depression
There is a cultural expectation among South Asians that joyous moments should be celebrated, not associated with struggle and depression. But the suicidal passing of Nima Bhakta is pushing to shake off the stigma.
How Sex Workers Tell Their Kids About Their Job
Potential stigma and adult themes makes discussing sex work with children a delicate balancing act.
ABC Rejected This Ad Featuring Postpartum Moms from the Oscars Broadcast
The ad for Frida Mom shows a mesh underwear-clad new mom tending to her body. The network decided it was too graphic.
If You Don’t Want to Have Kids, You Don’t Have to Want a Career Instead
Forget having it "all"—why aren’t women allowed to just have "some," and be happy with it?
Former Google Employee Plans to Sue for Pregnancy Discrimination
The author of a viral memo accusing Google of discriminating and retaliating against her for being pregnant went public to reveal her name and her plans to file a lawsuit against the tech giant.