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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.

He Said, She Said: Jamie & Brian Stelter

Two of NYC’s media elite dish about their baby on the way.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Spring Shoes To Avoid During Pregnancy

The dos and don'ts of shoe shopping during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

4 Ways Your Body Works With You During Birth

Your body works in magical ways to help you meet your new bundle.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

How ‘SMART goals’ got me out of my postpartum funk

The SMART goals became a distraction from the self-loathing that had consumed me for months.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

How to Normalize The Infertility Conversation

FertileGirl's founder on how to take the shame out of your conversations.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

10 Tips to Help Back Pain During Pregnancy

Strengthen your back now, and prevent the ouch as you enter motherhood.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Can Acupuncture Help Boost Fertility?

6 ways acupuncture can help increase your odds of getting pregnant.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Time for a Pelvic Floor Change

Postpartum is the time to give your pelvic floor a little TLC.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

10 reasons I’m not that sad about going back to work, TBH

9. It makes me feel like a strong role model for my daughter.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

4 Things I Learned During My Second Pregnancy

Being pregnant with a second child is an entirely different experience than being pregnant with a first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5 Healthy Habits to Boost Fertility

Getting pregnant’s about more than just the sex.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
vitamins laid across a table

16 prenatal and postnatal uses for Vitamin E

How and why you should get your dose of vitamin E during pregnancy and beyond.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024

What’s Postpartum Body-Wrapping?

And why you should try it after giving birth to baby.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

3 things women should know about infertility + the workplace

1. Benefits for fertility treatments are not created equal.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I Gave Birth Totally Unassisted

The true story of one mama’s “free birth.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
orange juice behind a bowl of oranges - juicing during pregnancy

Is juicing safe in pregnancy?

Here's what to know before you sip.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024

Why Every Mom Deserves Maternity Leave

Lenny's editor in chief reflects on the privilege so many moms go without.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
A pregnant Alex Zagami in Nolita

Pregnant in Nolita: Things To Do

PiccoliNY’s owner shares 10 must-hit spots for a mama-to-be.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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