early pregnancy

16 very early pregnancy symptoms—before a positive test

Here's what happens first.

Becoming a mother helped me connect to the natural world: Birthing an ecological self

Modern life had not prepared me for this transition. I did not know how to be feral.

Almost 50% of women hesitant to discuss pregnancy concerns with their provider, CDC survey finds

The survey also found that 1 in 5 women feel ignored or mistreated during prenatal appointments.

Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

What does a miscarriage feel like? What to know and when to seek help

Fears around pregnancy loss are real, but support is available.

A missed miscarriage can happen for a variety of reasons—here’s what it is, the symptoms and the causes

A fertility expert shares advice on how to cope with early pregnancy loss.

A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods for pregnancy, from the early days to the third trimester

There's a lot of advice out there on what you *can't* eat during pregnancy. Here's what you can eat.

Ectopic pregnancy: Signs to watch out for before your first prenatal appointment

This potentially life-threatening condition can happen to anyone.

CMV is a highly common cause of birth defects—but you’ve probably never heard of it

A baby is born with CMV infection every 30 minutes.

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

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

The decision to announce your pregnancy early is complex

Reading Britney Spears’ statement of “Perhaps we should have waited until we were further along…,” my thoughts are this: No. She did it the way that felt right for her. She wanted to share the news. The idea of loss didn’t stop her, and I find that courageous.

The FDA warns prenatal screening tests may give false results: What this means if you’re pregnant

It’s important to know that these tests are screening tools, not diagnostic tools, and come with a high rate of false positives.

World’s most premature baby, given 0% odds of survival, celebrates first birthday

Baby Richard weighed less than a pound when he was born 131 days premature.

Your breast growth in pregnancy might predict your baby’s sex

Plus, here's how your baby's sex impacts your breast milk composition.

7 essential car seat safety tips for NICU babies

5. Save money and skip the aftermarket products

The Lia flushable pregnancy tests aren’t just convenient—they’re game-changing

“It’s been the same stick test since 1987, and that’s kind of crazy.”

43 weird things people have ACTUALLY said to pregnant women

“Any day now!” (When I was 5 months pregnant.)

A letter to the newly pregnant mom from her midwife

I can’t wait to meet you and hold your hand on this journey to meeting your baby.

Dear first trimester…

You make the sanest of women go completely insane. (But you’re so worth it.)

3 questions to ask yourself before you announce your pregnancy at work

1. When should I tell?