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Pregnancy

Pregnant? We’re here for you, mama. From pregnancy nutrition to birth prep, we’ve got expert advice and essays from other moms who’ve been there.

What does it mean for babies to be born in the Year of the Dog?

What does it mean for kids born in the year of the dog?

Updated Feb. 16, 2018
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Why Lena’s Hysterectomy Has Us in Tears

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are here.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

How to Work Out Your Pelvic Floor After Birth

Pelvic floor therapist Lindsey Vestal tells us how to get our pelvic floor back in shape.

Updated Feb. 08, 2018

Joanna Gaines’ baby bump is just as cute as she is

It’s only natural that Joanna Gaines makes pregnancy look this good.

Updated Feb. 08, 2018
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What is a lotus birth? Here are the basics, mama

Some women decide not to have the umbilical cord cut at all, a practice called lotus birth.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

If you’re pregnant or trying, eat all the carbs, says new study

This bowl of spaghetti is for baby’s health. ?

Updated Feb. 02, 2018

Firing pregnant women is worse for employers in the long run

Firing pregnant women isn’t just bad ethics—it’s bad economics.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

4 Tips to Be The Best Birth Partner

Because mom isn't the only one who needs to get ready for birth.

Updated Jan. 31, 2018
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Expert tips to help relieve constipation during pregnancy

For all the bowel movement talk we do, there’s one area we seem to neglect—our own.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023

Your Pregnancy Guide to The Gym

10 machines you should and shouldn't use at the gym when expecting.

Updated Jan. 24, 2018

2 in 3 millennial women have fertility concerns—but won’t tell anyone

According to a new survey, 39% of women don’t even discuss fertility with their partners.

Updated Jan. 23, 2018

Mothers are having more children than a decade ago

The average mama now has 2.42 children—up from an all-time low in 2008.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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I was told I could never have kids – but then I got pregnant

I took a pregnancy test. It was positive. I took six more tests. They were all positive.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

5 Best Pregnancy Skincare Brands In 2018

These must-have products are green, clean and effective!

Updated Jan. 13, 2018

Taking some antacids during pregnancy linked to much higher asthma risks, says study

The study looked at 1.6 million people and found a significant correlation.

Updated Jan. 12, 2018
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