Pregnancy Blog
What You Need to Know About Giving Birth by C-Section
Even though a C-section is major surgery and may seem scary, it doesn’t have to be if you’ve got a better understanding of what it entails. So, we made a list of 6 things you should know about giving birth by C-section to put your pregnant mind at ease. 1. What...
Pregnant Before Marriage: Should I Marry My Baby’s Father?
Question: "I got pregnant before marriage, something that I thought would never happen to me. I'm dating my baby's father, but I've been considering adoption for our baby. Wouldn't it be better if we just got married and tried to raise our child together?" ...
7 Ways to Make Your Labor Easier
Preparing for labor doesn't mean just packing your bag for the hospital; you'll also want to prepare for labor and childbirth. There are plenty of ways to ensure you have an easier labor and delivery, and almost all of them are done before your contractions...
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) During Pregnancy
Between leg cramps, heartburn, that urgent need to pee every two hours, and persistent pregnancy insomnia, you're probably already having a tough time getting quality sleep. But now, in your third trimester of pregnancy, another pregnancy symptom may be keeping you up...
5 Pregnancy-Safe Teas You’ll Love
When pregnant, knowing what’s safe to eat and drink can be challenging. If you’re craving a cup of tea, know there are safe teas to drink while pregnant. Plus, drinking tea is smarter during pregnancy than caffeinated drinks. Most healthcare professionals advise that...
Food Additives to Avoid During Pregnancy
We get it: the last thing you want to read while you're pregnant is another "what not to eat" post. While you probably already know that you should avoid certain fish, undercooked meats, soft cheese, alcohol, and high levels of caffeine, you may not know food...
Iron-deficiency Anemia? Try the Lucky Iron Fish
You've probably been hearing it everywhere: a healthy diet is so important when you're pregnant. But sometimes, eating well is easier said than done. For example, maybe you have extreme nausea that keeps you from eating well or dietary restrictions. Many...
Managing Your Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Question: "I'm 21 weeks pregnant, and I feel like I'm starting to look huge! Am I gaining too much weight!? How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?" Answer: You're not alone if you're freaking out about your pregnancy weight gain! Many women have mixed...
What Kind of Parent Would I Be?
"I'm due in a couple of months, and I've trying to decide between adoption and keeping my baby. What is the best way to figure out what kind of parent I would be? I’m confused and really want to make the right decision." It's normal to wonder what kind of...
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks form when your skin changes shape rapidly because of growth or weight gain. In the later months of pregnancy, weight can come on rapidly. That, with the additional hormonal changes, can bring on stretch marks in all the worst places: the stomach, hips,...
7 Things to Buy Before the Baby Arrives
According to a survey on Stacker, only 12% of all parents feel prepared when they first have children. While most new parents know to get bottles, a crib, and clothes ready, determining what else is essential and what can wait is a little murkier. For any new parents...
8 of the Most Ridiculously Rude Things People Say to Pregnant Women
When you're pregnant, you may have many emotions, from fear to excitement to frustration. Pregnant women are regularly commented on, given advice, or asked ignorant questions. Unfortunately, some people don't think before they say things, ask rude questions, and say...
Smoking in Early Pregnancy Without Knowing
What happens if you didn't know you were pregnant and smoked the first month? Would it harm or affect the growth and development of the unborn fetus? In other words, will smoking in early pregnancy without knowing you're pregnant harm your growing baby? It's...
Am I Ready to Be a Mom?
"Am I ready to be a mom?" is a question that has been swirling around countless women's minds for centuries. Even if they've been planning for motherhood for years, many women wonder if they are ready to be a mom when the reality of it all sinks in. Becoming a...
I Drank Before I Found Out I Was Pregnant!
"I went out partying with my friends last weekend and drank a lot. Then today, my pregnancy test turned up positive! Since I drank before I found out I was pregnant, I'm freaked out! Could I have hurt my baby?" Having a couple of drinks before you knew you were...
Help! My Friend Is Pregnant and Thinking of Suicide
"My best friend just found out she's pregnant, and her boyfriend totally ghosted her when he learned the news. She doesn't have a good relationship with her parents, and she's terrified to tell them. She's just let me know that she feels so hopeless that she's...
Can My Parents Make Me Get an Abortion?
"I'm 15 and have been dating my boyfriend for a few months. We found out last week that I'm pregnant! He plans to start working full-time at his job so that we can afford to raise our baby. But I don't know if I'm ready to be a mom yet. When I told my parents I'm...
How to Deal With Pregnancy Heartburn
One of the most common pregnancy side effects (besides morning sickness!) is heartburn. You may have never before experienced the discomfort of heartburn — but now that you're pregnant, it's a common, uncomfortable occurrence. Why is that? Many women who don't...
Boy or Girl? Your Body May React Differently
Craving sweets? Get ready for a girl. Are you carrying low? It's a boy. There are plenty of other old wives' tales about predicting a baby's gender, but none of them appear to be backed up by science. While many gender-predicting theories are myths, they're not...
Post-Baby Belly: How Long Will I Still Look Pregnant?
Why do I still look like I'm pregnant? How long will it take for my belly to go back to normal? Does the mom pooch ever go away? What can I do to make my belly get flatter? Countless women have asked questions like these as they move through the weeks...
How to Recover After Giving Birth
Giving birth is one of the most remarkable things your body will ever do. No matter whether you had a cesarean birth (C-section) or vaginal delivery, your body has been through trauma just the same. As a result, it is going to need some time to recover after giving...