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First Trimester

First trimester symptoms vary, but every mama will experience physical and emotional changes. From morning sickness to moodiness, here’s what you need to know.

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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.

Updated April 17, 2023
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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.

Updated August 14, 2024
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5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester

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

March 4, 2024
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What month will my baby be born? Try our due date calculator

There are a few different ways to find out.

Updated September 3, 2024
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6 ways to help ease your partner’s morning sickness

I don't know how women do it. The struggle is real—and to be quite honest, awe-inspiring.

March 3, 2024
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9 essential questions to ask during your first prenatal visit

From 'Who will deliver me?' to 'Can I keep exercising?', write these down.

Updated September 11, 2024
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14 first-trimester snacks you can actually stomach, according to a nutritionist

Eating while dealing with morning sickness is not for the faint-hearted.

Updated March 2, 2022
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Pregnant? Here are some surprising facts about each trimester

Because we know you want to know, here are all the wild, weird and wonderful things happening inside your body right now.

March 1, 2024
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What pregnant moms really need to register for? Way more postpartum support

“There were plenty of things I needed after giving birth, but none of them were on my registry.”

May 27, 2022
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It’s science: Probiotics in early pregnancy may reduce morning sickness

A first-of-its-kind study found that taking probiotics may reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.

Updated June 30, 2022
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The decision to announce your pregnancy early is complex

Reading Britney Spears’ statement of “Perhaps we should have waited until we were further along…,” my thoughts are this: No. She did it the way that felt right for her. She wanted to share the news. The idea of loss didn’t stop her, and I find that courageous.

May 17, 2022
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The FDA warns prenatal screening tests may give false results: What this means if you’re pregnant

It’s important to know that these tests are screening tools, not diagnostic tools, and come with a high rate of false positives.

April 20, 2022
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When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?

Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.

Updated November 20, 2022
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The new mama’s guide to pregnancy symptoms

An exhaustive list of signs and symptoms you might experience (including some you probably didn’t know about).

Updated August 25, 2023
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I’m pregnant with my second baby and feeling ambivalent about it

Ambivalence in pregnancy is not only common, it’s normal. Here’s how I’m processing.

February 2, 2022

It’s the first trimester! Here’s what to do + learn

If you’re reading this, we have a feeling congratulations are in order!

Updated August 6, 2024
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Gestational diabetes may not be linked to pregnancy weight gain, study says

Gaining weight during pregnancy can be normal and healthy, and knowing this might lower your anxiety, mama.

November 24, 2021
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