Second Trimester

The second trimester often brings relief from fatigue and nausea. From babymoons to birth planning, here’s how to use that extra energy.

Second Trimester

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.

Pregnancy

Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

Second Trimester

8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

Pregnancy

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.

It's Science

We may be able to detect gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy, study shows

Spotting the disorder sooner could improve outcomes before and after pregnancy.

Motherly Stories

Gender disappointment is real—and if you feel it, you’re not alone

Acknowledging disappointment about your baby’s sex is still pretty taboo in parenting circles.

Health & Wellness

When is the best time to get the Covid vaccine or booster during pregnancy?

New research sheds light on when optimal antibody transfer occurs via the placenta.

Health & Wellness

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.

Pregnancy

It’s the second trimester! Here’s what to do + learn

A lot happens during the second trimester—and we bet you're feeling those changes.

Health & Wellness

Gestational diabetes may not be linked to pregnancy weight gain, study says

Gaining weight during pregnancy can be normal and healthy, and knowing this might lower your anxiety, mama.

It's Science

Is your baby kicking a lot? Research explains the reason fetuses move so much

Those fetal kicks are strong enough to kick a soccer ball, mama.

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This is the baby registry advice I wish I had as a first-time mom

Four years, three kids and lots of hard-won wisdom later.