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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.

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5 ways to add protein to your pregnancy diet

Protein is crucial for your baby's growth and for your health.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
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5 tips to combat pregnancy fatigue

Here's how to deal with exhaustion during pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024
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5 dangers of pregnancy dehydration

This is what can happen when your water level drops.

Updated Apr. 24, 2024
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7 ways to lower blood pressure during pregnancy

No medications needed, just a couple of lifestyle changes.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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5 reasons why you can’t sleep in the third trimester

And what you can do to get more zzz's.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

8 essential questions to ask at your 20-week anatomy scan appointment

Ready to see that tiny nose? It's finally time for that big ultrasound you've been waiting for.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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37 mamas-to-be share the cutest pregnancy announcements

They are cute, funny and some are so special you'll cry.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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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 Apr. 17, 2023
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As a second-time mama, these are the 21 items I have for my postpartum recovery

Being a second time mom means that I have a better sense of what I will need to recover after birth.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
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‘Geriatric pregnancy’ isn’t an offensive term

It's time to examine our overall attitude toward aging.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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The top 10 toxins & chemicals to avoid while trying to get pregnant

We checked with some of our most trusted experts on mom and baby wellness.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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30 baby names inspired by the total solar eclipse

Celestia, Cosmo and so much more.

Updated Apr. 08, 2024
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Words of encouragement when IVF doesn’t work—from someone who is there, too

Sometimes things don’t make sense and today we are just trying to figure out how to deal with that.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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29 inspiring quotes to remember when trying to conceive

“Just keep swimming” —Finding Nemo

Updated Apr. 08, 2024
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Am I in labor? 5 early signs of labor to know about

While it looks different for everyone, there are a few early signs of labor to look out for.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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Costs of Giving Birth in April 2024

As of 2022, the average out-of-pocket cost to give birth with health insurance is $2,854.

Updated Jul. 13, 2022
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