Article Watchful Waiting “So I began Advent waiting—anxiously, watchfully—not with the yes I thought I would share with Mary, but for the no of a passing pregnancy.” By Adrianna Smith Reig December 22, 2025 Religion Motherhood Advent
Article Moms Versus Machines Why do parents feel compelled to participate in a technological system that we all agree is burdensome and harmful to families? By Naomi Fisher November 5, 2025 Culture Motherhood Mother Books
Article Expecting Perfection The natural-birth movement intends to reclaim childbirth from the predominantly male medical establishment, but its aversion to medical interventions can endanger women's lives. By Regina Munch April 24, 2025 Culture Motherhood Gender
Article Little Life-Ruiners With young couples more hesitant than ever to start families, can we recover an appreciation for the intrinsic value of children? By Naomi Fisher January 29, 2025 Motherhood Culture Books
Article New Mothers in Gaza The conflict in Gaza has been particularly cruel to pregnant women and newborns. By Regina Munch February 26, 2024 Motherhood War and Peace Foreign Affairs
Article Mother’s Day Commonweal contributors reflect on mothers and motherhood By The Editors May 11, 2023 Mother Motherhood Mother’s Day Women
