Pregnancy: Symptoms, Signs and Guide to Pregnancy Trimesters

15 truths every mom learns about the first trimester

First Trimester, Pregnancy

How pregnancy changes friendships—and how to nurture them

Your inner circle often shifts when you are expecting. Here is why it happens, what it means for your well-being, and simple ways to keep the people you love close.

Pregnancy, First Trimester

Pregnancy

Why the first trimester feels both endless and fleeting

Nausea, secrecy, and milestone waiting can stretch early pregnancy into slow motion. Then one ultrasound, a small bump, and suddenly it is gone. Here is the science behind the time warp, plus gentle ways to steady yourself.

Pregnancy, First Trimester

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Marriage & Partnerships

10 creative ways to tell your partner you’re pregnant

Wondering "How do I tell him I'm pregnant?" We polled Motherly mamas to see how they shared the big news with their significant others.

Marriage & Partnerships, First Trimester

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First Trimester

10 hidden pregnancy signs you might not know about

Ah, pregnancy. A time of witnessing the true power and magnificence of your body—and just how weird it can be.

First Trimester

First Trimester

5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester

Sleep problems don't only arise during the final stretch of pregnancy.

First Trimester, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy, Women's Health

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Second Trimester

The second trimester sweet spot is real. Here is how to make the most of it

For many parents-to-be, the second trimester, weeks 13 to 27 have fewer queasy days, and the chance to plan with a clearer head.

Second Trimester, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care

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Second Trimester

Why the second trimester feels like a deep breath

After the intensity of early pregnancy, many parents-to-be hit a more comfortable stride in the middle months. Here is why it often feels easier, plus gentle ways to make the most of it.

Second Trimester, Pregnancy

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Motherly

10 ways second trimester moms can prepare their home with ease

The second trimester often brings more energy and fewer symptoms. Use it to set up simple systems that make late pregnancy and the newborn weeks feel calmer and lighter.

Motherly, Pregnancy, Prepare Home, Second Trimester

Money Lessons

How 9 small money shifts can reduce financial stress for moms

You already make intelligent choices all day. These quick, low-lift money moves help you feel more in control, lower financial stress and keep family goals on track.

Money Lessons, Finances, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Motherhood Understood, Motherly, Pregnancy, Second Trimester

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Third Trimester

Nesting with purpose: 7 tiny projects that pay dividends all year

Small, low-lift tweaks can save you time, lower stress, and make family life flow. These seven mini projects take an afternoon or less and pay you back all year.

Third Trimester, Nesting, Pregnancy

Third Trimester

How to soothe third-trimester worries in 7 minutes a day

A 7-minute practice to begin in the third trimester, helping settle racing thoughts, relax your body, and improve sleep tonight.

Third Trimester, Motherly, Pregnancy

Third Trimester

Why third-trimester fatigue feels like a preview of parenting

Third trimester fatigue means you're exhausted and counting down the days/ Here is why this level of fatigue is normal, what it is already teaching you about life with a newborn.

Third Trimester, Motherly, Pregnancy

Motherly

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Pregnancy Products

Motherly created the flexible pregnancy wellness class mamas have needed for so long

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this…

Pregnancy Products, Pregnancy

Postpartum

The postpartum wellness class every mama deserves

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this…

Postpartum, Postpartum Products

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Baby Sleep Tips

Wondering if your baby will ever sleep on a regular schedule? They will—and here’s how you can help

This sets up a lifetime of healthy sleep habits.

Baby Sleep Tips

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Pregnancy

Motherly created the woman-centered digital classes mamas need

Pregnancy Wellness, The Motherly Birth Class and Postpartum Wellness are 100% digital, so you can complete the classes at your own pace.

Pregnancy

Postpartum Products

Science-backed solutions for hot sleepers (that don’t involve sleeping in the freezer)

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this…

Postpartum Products, Pregnancy Products

Pregnancy

What parents should know about the new at-home blood test for preeclampsia risk

researchers are exploring ways to predict risk earlier. A newly launched at-home blood test, Encompass™.

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy Products, Women's Health

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Pregnancy

Kylie Kelce’s ‘Kegs for Pregs’ sold out in 14 minutes—because pregnant moms deserve to have fun too

Partnering with Liquid Death, she launched “Kegs for Pregs,” a limited-edition, five-liter keg of water.

Pregnancy, News, Pregnancy Products, Viral & Trending

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The best “non-maternity” clothes to help extend your pregnancy wardrobe

Let's be real—pregnancy is expensive enough without dropping hundreds on clothes you'll wear for a few months.

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Pregnancy Products

Pregnancy

Growing up with a fitness icon for a mom prepared Katie Austin for almost everything. Pregnancy was a different story.

Katie has built her brand around sustainable, feel-good wellness and the idea that movement should make you feel like yourself, not punish you into a smaller shape.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Science says morning sickness could mean you’re having a girl

The old wives' tale turns out to have some real data behind it.

Pregnancy

732K people watched this weird pregnancy cravings Thread go viral. Here’s the science behind why it hit so hard.

The line between "my body is speaking" and "I might need a blood test" is thinner than you think.

Pregnancy

Cameron Rogers wants you to know you’re not the only one googling “WTF is happening to my body” at 2 A.M.

We sat down with Cameron to talk about what it feels like to share your body's most radical transformation while you're still in it.

Pregnancy

Motherly

12 common questions about pregnancy yoga, answered by experts

Prenatal yoga can be a steady anchor through every trimester. Here are clear, confidence-boosting answers to the questions parents ask most, so you can practice safely and feel good in your changing body.

Motherly, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

Your first trimester toolkit: 5 foods, 4 habits, 3 reminders

The first trimester can be a swirl of nausea, fatigue, and brand-new decisions. Here is a calm, evidence-informed toolkit with small steps that help right now.

Pregnancy

Third Trimester

Nesting with purpose: 7 tiny projects that pay dividends all year

Small, low-lift tweaks can save you time, lower stress, and make family life flow. These seven mini projects take an afternoon or less and pay you back all year.

Third Trimester, Nesting, Pregnancy

Photo of a pregnant mom wearing beige dress at baby shower

Pregnancy

Morning sickness is misnamed: 12 steadying strategies that actually help

Morning sickness is real and not just in the morning. Try 12 steadying, doctor-informed strategies you can use today for real relief.

Pregnancy, Morning Sickness, Pregnancy Care

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Motherly

Waiting to conceive doesn’t mean standing still: how to find momentum in the in-between

The waiting season can feel lonely and endless. With a gentle plan and a few grounding habits, you can move forward, protect your heart, and feel more like you again.

Motherly, Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care

Celebrity News

Hailee Steinfeld is pregnant—and one phrase from Josh Allen struck a chord with parents

Support during pregnancy is not only about what someone does. It is also about how they talk about the experience.

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Second Trimester

The second trimester sweet spot is real. Here is how to make the most of it

For many parents-to-be, the second trimester, weeks 13 to 27 have fewer queasy days, and the chance to plan with a clearer head.

Second Trimester, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care

Second Trimester

Why the second trimester feels like a deep breath

After the intensity of early pregnancy, many parents-to-be hit a more comfortable stride in the middle months. Here is why it often feels easier, plus gentle ways to make the most of it.

Second Trimester, Pregnancy

Pregnant woman working on laptop while sitting on couch

Motherly

Work & Pregnancy; the unspoken truths of working while pregnant

Pregnancy at work can feel like a secret marathon. Here is what no one tells you, plus practical ways to protect your energy, your career, and your peace.

Motherly, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care, Work & Money, Work & Motherhood

Motherly

10 ways second trimester moms can prepare their home with ease

The second trimester often brings more energy and fewer symptoms. Use it to set up simple systems that make late pregnancy and the newborn weeks feel calmer and lighter.

Motherly, Pregnancy, Prepare Home, Second Trimester

Celebrity News

Rebel Wilson announces she and Ramona Agruma are expecting baby No. 2

It highlighted a modern, intentional approach to family building that resonates with many parents today.

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy, Viral & Trending

Pregnancy

Pregnancy acne is real—and a dermatologist says you don’t have to just “wait it out”

There are safe, effective options that can help. It's just a matter of knowing what actually works.

Pregnancy

Third Trimester

How to soothe third-trimester worries in 7 minutes a day

A 7-minute practice to begin in the third trimester, helping settle racing thoughts, relax your body, and improve sleep tonight.

Third Trimester, Motherly, Pregnancy

Third Trimester

Why third-trimester fatigue feels like a preview of parenting

Third trimester fatigue means you're exhausted and counting down the days/ Here is why this level of fatigue is normal, what it is already teaching you about life with a newborn.

Third Trimester, Motherly, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

A London red carpet moment signals a new season in Sienna Miller’s motherhood journey

There was no announcement. No social media build-up. Just a moment that felt both intimate and public, the kind of turning point parents instantly recognize as the beginning of a new season.

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Celebrity News

A new mom moment from Vanessa Hudgens highlights the power of giving birth

The actress shared a photo from her hospital bed holding her husband Cole Tucker’s hand, along with a caption that carried a remarkable mix of vulnerability and pride.

Celebrity News, Birth, News, Pregnancy

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