As Black mothers continue to die in childbirth at alarming rates, the need for doulas and midwives is highlighted. (New York Times, New York Times, Time)

Gun violence and mass shootings blanket the U.S. in the new year. (CBS)

Abortion pills will be the next big battle in the 2024 elections. (The Atlantic)

A timeline of reproductive rights in the U.S. (History)

Learning to live on “toddler time.” (NPR)

When students change gender identity, but parents don’t know. (The New York Times)

Paris Hilton welcomed her first child via surrogate. (Instagram)

Kylie Jenner revealed her son’s name is Aire (pronounced “Air”). (High Snobiety)

When you’re told you have an “incompetent cervix.” (The Atlantic)

Wonder Valley co-founder Alison Carroll on her new mama must-haves. (MOTHER)

Keke Palmer is having a boy. (People)

How teens are carrying a major threat to their mental health in their pockets. (Seattle Times)

Trina opens up about her miscarriages, losing her mom, and more. (Yahoo!)

The new AAP guidelines underscore how complicated obesity is for young patients and providers. (New York Times)

The “summer camp feeding frenzy” has already begun. (The Atlantic)

Turns out Riley Keough is a mom to a baby girl. (People)

When motherhood is a regret. (Newsweek)

40 baby names supposedly at risk of “extinction.” (BabyCenter)

Rubik’s cube now comes in 100% recycled plastic. (Amazon)

Julia Fox’s apartment tour is the most relatable celeb content we’ve seen in a while. (People)

All the new horror films about motherhood. (Stylist UK, Tilt)