Miscarriage or Period: How To Tell the Difference
You know that feeling when you’re trying to conceive–your period is due any day now, and you wipe and see blood. Maybe it’s heavier than usual, or it has bigger clots. Maybe the cramping feels stronger, or you’re a few days late and were really hoping for a positive pregnancy test. I’ve been there, friend, […]
The Best Delivery and Labor Gown (2023)
When you’re thinking about your labor and delivery experience, you might consider writing a birth plan, if you’ll want massage tools, whether you’ll have an epidural. You may just spend time Googling birth stories. What you’re likely not thinking about? Googling “hospital Gowns maternity.” We get so wrapped up in what our baby will be […]
Early Signs of Miscarriage: When to Worry and When to Stay Calm
When I experienced my first miscarriage, a blighted ovum, I had no idea you could lose a pregnancy without any symptoms whatsoever (a situation called a “missed miscarriage.”) I was nauseous, had food aversions, experienced cravings, had no cramping or bleeding, yet still, and ultrasound confirmed that I had lost a very wanted pregnancy. I […]
20 Miscarriage Quotes that Brought Me Comfort
The experience of pregnancy loss can be so heartbreaking, and the grief is hard to navigate because it’s so intangible. You may have a positive pregnancy test or ultrasound photos to remind you of the life that lived inside you. But there are no tangible objects–usually no gravesite to visit, no clothes that smell like […]
Maternity Style: How to Build a Maternity Capsule Wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes are all the rage. What exactly are they, you ask? And what the heck to they have to do with maternity style?? Well, a capsule wardrobe is a minimalist approach to your closet (take a deep breath and stay with me, ok?) that MAXIMIZES the pieces you have so you get the best […]
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant on Ovulation Day
Early in life, before my reality became tainted by fertility struggles and recurrent pregnancy loss, I had a half-baked impression about how easy it is to conceive. Honestly, I had no idea what my chances of getting pregnant on ovulation day were, and I’m not even sure I understood that there was a short fertile […]
What is Infertility? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Infertility is a heartbreaking experience for a couple, and it’s usually very unexpected. When you experience infertility, suddenly the future becomes very uncertain. In this article, we’ll answer common questions about infertility, beginning with the most fundamental one: “what is infertility”? By having a stronger understanding of the meaning of infertility, along with what it […]
25 Best Maternity Bras
As you get older, you come to realize that bra shopping is no joke. Gone are the days when you could roll up into Walmart and buy a bra that you thought was cute and not give it a second thought. These days, support is crucial. And when you get pregnant? Well, shopping for the […]