Planning
6 fun movies on babymaking to watch while trying to conceive
Making a baby can be stressful. Take a break from it with these classics.
I am woman. Get me pregnant.
“A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty." It takes a village to raise a child. And sometimes It seems like it takes a village to make a child, too. You've got your partner, your doctor, your get-pregnant apps, your ovulation strips, your confidant BFF, your girls at Motherly and whomever else you've let in on the secret. And we're all here for you, each peed-on-pregnancy-test of the way. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Our absolute favorite TTC apps + wearables reviewed here for our MotherlyLoves series. Glow? Ava? Clue? We've got the scoop to get you super preggers.
I’m not ready (yet!)
“Sometimes the struggle is what makes success even sweeter." Maybe you're the planning type. You studied for the SATs. ? You interned your way to a job offer. You Google-stalked your Tinder match-turned-husband. ?️♀️ But this whole motherhood thing? Honesty time: We're all just winging it. ✔️ You can't ever really be "ready" for morning sickness, or your water breaking in CVS (true story) or 3 am newborn feedings. You just show up, do your best and grow more deeply in love each step of the way. What we're trying to say is you can't really make yourself ready for motherhood—becoming a mother makes you ready. Hang on, little lady, because it's going to be a wild ride. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Get slightly more ready for baby by taking a prenatal vitamin. It's one of the best things you can do to give your baby a healthy start in life.
Why you should get in shape before you get pregnant, for your sake + your future baby’s
Wanna get pregnant? Here’s why you should get in shape first.
A great adventure is about to begin
Say yes to new adventures. Pulling the goalie and taking a swing at making a baby is a big. Freaking. Deal. It feels so reckless! Thrilling! Scary! Sexy! Strange! Fortunately, you've taken the steps to get yourself ready for this incredible change you're about to experience. (Or not. Totally winging it is totally cool with us, too—but take your prenatals.) You're about to become a traveler on the most life-changing adventure there is: parenthood. So exciting! You wild thing, you. XO, TeamMotherly
3 ways gender neutral is a big trend for baby
Gender-neutral is a huge trend this year, with parents opting to choose less-gender specific identities and goods.
How to handle the wait: What to do when you’re waiting for pregnancy news
What’s a girl to do while you’re waiting for the biggest news of your life?
Start small (think big)
Celebrate your small victories while you're trying to conceive. Good things come in small packages. So think of your body as a tiny house that you need to prepare for an amazing new guest: your baby. Eat nutritious foods (both of you!), stay mentally centered and work with purpose. All your preparation will get you ready for your next great adventure: becoming parents. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. More small packages, please! We're adore Deborah Lippmann's fertility-friendly nail polish line (no formaldehyde!), so we Amazon Prime'd those babies straight to our house. Read more about what chemicals to avoid when TTC here.
5 steps to face new parenthood—together
Have the courage to ask to be heard, and lean towards each other through the process.
