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Pregnancy

To the 41+ weeks pregnant mama—you can do this

You are most likely very, very over it.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
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The 13 best maternity jeans for every trimester

Designer and affordable jeans that will flatter your growing bump.

Updated Jan. 23, 2024
pregnant woman hugging her belly - what your body is doing in the third trimester

5 amazing things your baby is doing in your third trimester

Here are 5 things your astonishing little baby is up to during the 3rd trimester.

Updated Nov. 08, 2022
mom holding newborn baby in hospital

U.S. birth rate sees biggest fall in nearly 50 years

Some are blaming the pandemic baby bust—but there's more at play here.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Your baby is listening to you, mama. Even in the womb.

The words you say are registering with your child, maybe even before he has a name and is crying out for you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This viral photo of the cervical dilation process is incredibly eye-opening

We shouldn't minimize how far mothers' bodies are pushed.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
mom breastfeeding baby - tips for breastfeeding success

9 things to do in baby’s first 24 hours to boost breastfeeding success

These expert lactation tips can help boost milk supply and jumpstart the breastfeeding process.

Updated Nov. 08, 2022

The ‘perfect birth’ doesn’t exist—trust me I gave birth 4 times

It was with that birth that I realized I had been chasing a fantasy that didn't exist. It didn't matter how my babies were born.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Your complete guide to sex during pregnancy

What to expect during pregnancy and how you can make sex more comfortable (and also completely amazing). 

Updated Nov. 21, 2022

Nesting isn’t hormonal, it’s societal, says new research

We're not hardwired to clean the house, we're just expected to.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Contractions: Why we have them + what they feel like

The primary, universal sensation caused by contractions is pressure—how women process that pressure is what varies.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

10 celebrity moms share intimate moments from their home births

Home births aren't always planned or perfect but they are worth learning about.

Updated Aug. 18, 2022

Birth Plan Basics

8 tips to help you create a birth plan that’s right for you.

Updated Nov. 01, 2022
woman raising her first while holding her newborn after giving birth

A pep talk for pregnant mamas from a doula—you can do this

This is a historic moment. YOU are the women giving birth to babies born during a global pandemic. YOU are superheroes.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Should I get prenatal genetic screening? The most common questions, answered.

Here are some of the common questions people have about genetic screening in pregnancy, to help you understand what genetic screening is, the risks, accuracy and types of tests to choose from.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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