Pregnancy Blog
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...
Your Guide to Pregnancy-Safe Foundations
There are a lot of things to take into account when you're pregnant. Besides physical changes, you also have to be mindful of what you put on your body, including everything from your sunscreen, shampoo, face wash, and more. So while you may already be enjoying that...
Your Guide to Pregnancy-Safe Shampoos
Shampoos and conditioners are generally considered safe for everyone, including pregnant women. But even though shampoos go through testing before they hit the shelves, healthcare, hygiene, and cosmetic products are not tested on pregnant women. Last time, in...
Your Guide to Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreens
When you're expecting, you have a lot of things to think about, from shopping for maternity clothes and creating a birth plan to stocking up on baby essentials and deciding on your baby's name. Choosing a pregnancy-safe sunscreen shouldn't have to be one of the many...
Your Guide to Pregnancy-Safe Skincare Products
Chances are, you've heard of "pregnancy glow," when a pregnant woman's face looks naturally bright and healthy due to all the hormones her body is churning out. But we often don't talk about other skin-related side effects of pregnancy, such as acne, sensitivity, and...
Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: Ingredients to Avoid
As soon as you find out you're pregnant, your whole world changes. And that includes your line-up of beauty products like shampoo, cosmetics, and skincare products. While you probably know that you need to shelve your favorite wine during pregnancy, having to stop...
How Could Adoption Benefit My Baby?
It's safe to say that every parent wants what is best for their child. For some, adoption is the most caring choice they could make. Placing a child for adoption is not selfish or a decision that is made casually. Birth parents decide on adoption because they want the...
How to Soothe Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is full of weird aches and pains, from morning sickness and nausea to fatigue and bloating. Unfortunately, leg cramps (otherwise known as Charley horses) are no exception. Leg cramps can come out of nowhere, or even wake you up in the middle of the...
Am I Pregnant?! Common Symptoms of Pregnancy
If you've missed a period, you might be wondering, "Am I pregnant?!" The only way to know for sure is by taking a pregnancy test. The early signs of pregnancy tend to show up around the time you've missed a period. For some women, pregnancy symptoms show up a week or...
How to Save Money on Maternity Clothes
When you first found you're pregnant, you probably had about a million thoughts going through your mind. One such thought might be, "What am I going to wear for the next nine months?" Preparing for a baby can sometimes mean creating the longest shopping list of your...
Your Pregnancy Timeline: Fetal Development Week-by-Week
You have just found out you are pregnant, and now you wonder what is going on with this baby inside. How fast is she growing? What does she look like? What does she feel? The answers to all of these questions may be surprising. So let's take a look at the week-by-week...
“Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant?”
As if there is not enough to worry about when you are pregnant, now there is the question of whether or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It's a very personal decision, and it is important to get your information from reliable sources. If you are looking online for...
Surprisingly Easy, Deliciously Healthy Foods for Pregnant Women
Growing a baby is tiring work! That’s why it is necessary to keep your body fueled and hydrated with healthy food. Eating right, combined with plenty of sleep, will keep you energized and ready to face the day. To avoid feeling hunger pangs and irritability,...
How Will My Second Pregnancy Be Different Than My First?
So you're expecting baby number two? Congrats! You may think that you know what will happen to your body between now and that final push. But not so fast: the reality is, you might not feel the same this pregnancy. Actually, there are a few ways that a second...
4 Tips for a More Stress-Free Pregnancy
The journey of pregnancy is one of life’s most incredible gifts but can also be stressful and overwhelming. Preparing for the unknown during the first nine months can seem a bit daunting, especially if you are new parents. Finding ways to alleviate the stress of...