Motherhood

Angela Gentile told Newsweek people need to realize "single and childfree women are not the catch all for support for mothers."

Amy Morton said her sons have even started doing it around members of her family, and her in particular when they want her to hurry up.

Newsweek discussed the post with a nurse, who shared the benefits of breastfeeding but states it can be "flexible" as the baby gets older.

Sinead Finn, 34, told Newsweek there's always the guilt of someone waiting, crying or missing out in twin motherhood.

The trailblazing athlete talks to Newsweek about motherhood, making it through breast cancer — and her next chapter.

Alexandra Dawson wanted to show every pregnant woman that motherhood isn't something to be feared.

Lisa Joan thought she was filming a rare "calm" moment with her 5-year-old son – then things took an unexpected turn.

Chloe Sexton was forced to spend the remainder of the flight "focusing on breathing through my mouth."

Emily Wehner, 31, told Newsweek that women's bodies are "doing something incredible, and it deserves grace, not pressure."

Newsweek discussed the post with a family therapist, who said the grandma's actions could lead to "estrangement."

Jay Whitfield is determined to make sure her kids learn the basics and has already started teaching her 15-year-old son.

"She's trying to give you a sign about how she wants her lunch packed, I think," one person wrote about the viral video.

Elena Bridgers told Newsweek that no one talks about the parental pressures that come with having children close in age.

Maggie Chretien felt a heavy imbalance of responsibilities, and she began to feel trapped in the role.

Natalie, 35, told Newsweek, "It wasn't an easy conversation."

Research has uncovered how a mother's mental health can impact their child's eating behaviors.

"A woman needs to allow herself the space to evolve and have no regrets about the process," Ch-a Mosley told Newsweek.

Courtney turned her back on her 11-month-old daughter Blakely for only a second. Nothing prepared her for what came next.

After losing her mom to ovarian cancer, Tiffany Gaines was desperate to recreate their mother-daughter relationship.

Amy Gitts told Newsweek the discovery left her suffering from insomnia. "I was so anxious I wouldn't sleep at all," she said.

Taylor Schofield was overwhelmed and in floods of tears, but her 14-month-old son found a way of letting her know everything would be okay.

Natalie, 38, believes a lot of the judgment she receives comes from "societal conditioning" and sometimes underlying jealousy.

Allissa Evans drew criticism from some quarters over the TikTok post, but science backs up many of her claims on the subject.

"Before he was about to leave to the hospital, he decided it was the perfect opportunity for a good laugh," Gabby told Newsweek.

Lady Gaga opens up about welcoming children in the future with fiancé Michael Polansky.

Jess Bolton, 32, believes it's essential to have honest conversations about parenthood before stepping into it.

Going back to work after having a baby was never in doubt for Victoria Morse, 32, but she understands why so many parents feel "guilty" as a result.

Jenna Smiley was "embarrassed" at failing to do one thing before the repairman's arrival, but said that she is glad she didn't.

Lily Chapman, 26, told Newsweek: "If you're honest about the hard parts, people say you're unprepared or ungrateful."

"She has always been the type that is going to stand up to the bully," Lauryn Windham Franks told Newsweek about her six-year-old.