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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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How to use a birthing ball during labor

3. Leaning against the ball, on all fours

Updated Apr. 03, 2024
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I stopped folding laundry to prepare for my 3rd baby 

I devoted my energy toward strategically planning to do less.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
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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 Aug. 22, 2025
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We tried the SKIMS maternity line—here’s what we thought

Thank you, Kim K, for thinking of all of us pregnant and postpartum people.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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7 things to think about when you go past your due date

We are here to tell you that it really will be ok! Here are some thing to keep in mind during these final days of your pregnancy.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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Your week-by-week pregnancy photo guide: 6 steps to stunning pics

Tips to take beautiful week by week pregnancy photos.

Updated Mar. 16, 2024
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Should I get an epidural?

8 questions about getting an epidural during labor, answered.

Updated Apr. 01, 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.

Updated Aug. 07, 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 Sep. 03, 2024
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5 herbs to avoid during pregnancy

Not all herbs are the healing kind when you're pregnant.

Updated Mar. 17, 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.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024
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It’s science: 5 ways to awaken baby’s senses in the womb

Simple ways to excite baby’s senses (and promote sensory development) before baby is even born.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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7 natural ways to treat allergies during pregnancy

Outsmart seasonal allergies with these natural, pregnancy-safe remedies.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Tested positive for Group B Strep? Here’s what it means for your birth plan

Plus the latest on a potential vaccine to prevent GBS infection.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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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 Sep. 11, 2024
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