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Morning sickness is misnamed: 12 steadying strategies that actually help

Morning sickness is real and not just in the morning. Try 12 steadying, doctor-informed strategies you can use today for real relief.

What causes morning sickness? Studies suggest it’s evolutionary

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

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Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

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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.

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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.

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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How to cope with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), from a mama who’s going through it

Comparing morning sickness to HG is like comparing a little bit of rain to a hurricane. 

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What is a cryptic pregnancy? The rare condition where moms don’t know they’re expecting

The signs might be there, but you might be too stressed to notice. Here’s what else you need to know about cryptic pregnancy.

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Jazmyn Simon on navigating different stages of motherhood and raising kids to love themselves

“I think, ‘You are only going to be this small today.’ It gives me a really great point of view.”

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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.

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It’s science: Probiotics in early pregnancy may reduce morning sickness

A first-of-its-kind study found that taking probiotics may reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.

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Low libido during pregnancy? Science says it’s totally normal

One mom’s experience—plus what an OB-GYN and fertility specialist wants you to know about libido during pregnancy, trimester by trimester.

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4 lies I believed about morning sickness—before I had it myself

If you've never had morning sickness before, here's the DL on what it's really like.

Mandy Moore lost weight due to morning sickness—and so many moms relate

"I literally woke up and was sick all day long. I couldn't eat. I lost a bunch of weight…I just stayed in bed all day."

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Have morning sickness? Here’s how to get the nutrition you need, according to a dietitian

Exactly what to eat when you can barely stomach anything (we've been there too, mama).

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True life: I Googled ‘morning sickness forever?’ at the beginning of my pregnancy

I try carrots; I try broth, chicken; spoonfuls of nut butters; toast; potatoes; beets. It doesn't matter. Every morning, I dry heave or throw up. There is only one cure: the end of this trimester.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is about so much more than just morning sickness

Nausea in pregnancy is common, however, HG is an entirely different beast.

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