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.
15 truths every mom learns about the first trimester
The first trimester can feel like a secret marathon no one else can see. Here are the realities that most mothers recognize—and gentle ways to make the next few weeks kinder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester
Sleep problems don't only arise during the final stretch of pregnancy.
What month will my baby be born? Try our due date calculator
There are a few different ways to find out.
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.
9 essential questions to ask during your first prenatal visit
From 'Who will deliver me?' to 'Can I keep exercising?', write these down.
14 first-trimester snacks you can actually stomach, according to a nutritionist
Eating while dealing with morning sickness is not for the faint-hearted.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?
Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.
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).
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.