Pregnancy Blog
8 Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep At 8 Months Pregnant
Whoever said, “You better sleep now because you won’t get much sleep when the baby comes!” has clearly never been pregnant. If you're getting near to the end of your pregnancy, then you know getting a good night sleep is virtually impossible right now. Here are 8...
How to Survive the Last Two Weeks of Pregnancy
You're tired, you're sore, and you might even pee a little bit when you laugh or cough. It takes forever to fall asleep. Welcome to the last two weeks of pregnancy! We're sharing five helpful tips to help you survive the longest stage of pregnancy! We hope that...
“Should I Put My Baby Up for Adoption?”
If you've just started to research the process of adoption for your baby, you might feel overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. Luckily, you're not alone. With some guidance, you'll be able to decide what’s best for you and your baby. Today, we're...
What Will My Period Be Like After I Have My Baby?
During pregnancy, your menstrual cycle goes on hiatus. When it resumes, it's good to be prepared for some changes. The biggest reward of pregnancy is going to be your adorable newborn baby. But if you're like many moms-to-be, another huge bonus is that you no...
Try These 10 Essential Life Hacks for Your Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, your body and needs will change quickly. Same goes for the urge to buy every remedy that promises sweet relief. To help you save some money, we're sharing 10 of our favorite life hacks for your pregnancy. Once your baby is born it'll be nice not...
Foot Swelling: How to Manage Discomfort at Home
Pregnancy is an incredibly rewarding experience with more than its fair share of difficulties. Edema, or swollen feet, is one of the most well-known. This is among the most common experiences of pregnancy, but it can be painful, and, in rare cases, a sign of a more...
How to Find Cute Plus-Size Maternity Clothing
Right now, you have enough to deal with without being stressed about finding clothes to fit your expanding belly. Trying to find stores with cute plus size clothing is an issue that curvy ladies are used to. Lots of clothing stores are letting down plus-size...
Who Will Be in the Delivery Room When You’re In Labor?
When you're in the last few weeks of your pregnancy, questions about labor and delivery start to crop up in your mind. You might be feeling nervous about your baby's wellbeing, the pain of labor, and what kind of embarrassing things might happen when you're pushing....
Eating for TWO!? Tips for Staying Healthy!
There's a common belief that when you're pregnant, you're eating for two. But even though you might be tempted to eat twice as much, it's not what the doctor ordered. Eating twice as much doesn't double your chances of having a healthy baby. What it will do is make...
Can You Be in Labor and Not Even Know It?
Is it true that you could be in labor and not even know it? The short answer is yes. Many checklists to determine if you're in "real labor" say that if it's real, you shouldn't be able to talk during your contractions. But this isn't an exact science: it's uncommon...
Abortion vs. Adoption, Which is Right for You?
If you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and aren't sure whether you're ready to become a parent, you're probably struggling with the next step. We believe that it’s important for you to be well-informed about your choices so that you can make the best decision...
Should I get an epidural?
Chances are, you’ve already been asked if you’re going to get an epidural. Around 60% of women in the US choose to get an epidural, but there are risks to be aware of. If you’re wondering if you should get an epidural or not, keep reading! What's an epidural? It’s a...
15 Weird Yet Totally Normal Facts About Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most amazing things you'll experience. There's nothing quite like growing a human inside your own body! There are lots of pregnancy symptoms and side effects that are weird, but totally normal. Here are 15 strange facts about pregnancy that you...
10 Genius Pregnancy Items You’ll Want to Buy
You might have heard the second trimester referred to as the "honeymoon" stage of pregnancy. By now, you've probably survived the worst of nausea, and will soon feel your baby kick! The second trimester is also when your pregnancy starts to show. As your baby grows...
How to Handle Visitors After Your Baby is Born
It's so smart to start preparing now for visitors, while you're still pregnant. Here are a few handy tips, so you’re able to show your beautiful little miracle off to the world and not lose your mind: 1. Be Choosy With Who Stays With You There might be a few people...
You NEED These First Trimester Essentials
Oh, the first trimester. That magical time where can barely contain your excitement. The first trimester brings such happiness, and also, such miserable conditions. We're not here to sugar coat it. Sometimes the first trimester sucks. Sure, it's an amazing time and an...
How to Get a Great Night’s Sleep In Your Third Trimester
Getting a good night's sleep in your third trimester might feel impossible, thanks to all of the factors that make it a serious challenge. Between the squished bladder, heartburn, restless legs, and uncomfortable size, it’s amazing that women at the end of their...
5 Tips for Surviving a Summer Pregnancy
As the weather starts to warm up, we’re all starting to make plans for the summer. If you are pregnant this summer, you'll want to start prepping for that too. Being pregnant when it’s super-hot out is its own special variety of hell. Carrying an extra human around...
Take a Peek Inside Khloe Kardashian’s Hospital Bag
Khloe Kardashian is well-known for many things, among them her mad organizational skills. So it's no surprise that she was super-organized when packing her hospital bag to give birth to her baby girl. Khloe is now the proud new parent of a baby girl, True, with her...
5 Things To Avoid When You Need Relief from a Pregnancy Headache
If you get a headache and you're pregnant, you might need to avoid a few of your tried-and-true means for finding relief. Below, we help you learn what to avoid when you're trying to cure a pregnancy headache. As always, make sure to speak directly to your doctor to...
What Does It Mean to Have a Bad Taste in Your Mouth During Pregnancy?
Do you have a taste in your mouth like there's a handful of coins in there, no matter what you do? Or does your mouth taste like it does when you let a pill sit in your mouth for too long? You might be worried if this is normal, or a sign that something's wrong....