Pregnancy Support, Tips, and Planning Resources for Real Moms
Pregnancy is hard work! And if you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unsure what you actually “need” right now, you’re not alone.
Growing a human comes with so much:
- New emotions
- New responsibilities
- Exhaustion as you build a new organ AND grow a human
- And a whole lot of pressure to “keep up” (please don’t feel that pressure. It’s simply unnecessary.)
Undefining Motherhood is your calm corner of the internet for pregnancy support, pregnancy symptoms explained in real-life language, pregnancy planning tips, and the must-have pregnancy essentials that actually make your day-to-day easier.
No fear-based advice. No judgment. Just simple guidance and emotional reassurance from PhD moms and experts who get it.
Whether you’re here for:
- Our bestselling pregnancy planner (trusted by more than 35k moms with more than 1k 5-star reviews!)
- Trying to make sense of weird early pregnancy symptoms
- Wondering about the best baby registry sites
- Just getting ready for baby
We’re here to help you rest instead of hustle!
Take a breath, mama. You’re doing enough.
Explore these resources at your own pace, and choose whatever feels supportive today.
If you’re looking for non-judgmental pregnancy support curated by seasoned moms and vetted by PhDs and medical professionals, you’re in the right place.
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The Comfiest Maternity Underwear You Can Find
When you’re pregnant, it’s not long before none of your clothes “fit right” anymore. And that includes undies! If you’re tired of your pre-pregnancy panties digging into your waistline or falling down below your bump (my personal axe to grind), you’ll want to check out these fantastic pairs of maternity underwear! This selection of maternity […]
Protein During Pregnancy: How Much You Need & High Protein Foods
Mama, did you know that protein is the most abundant compound found in the human body after water?! If not, don’t worry, lots of people (ourselves included) didn’t really know that, either! And that’s why we’re going to show you why protein is incredibly important during pregnancy. The long and short of it is that […]
Diaper Bag Essentials (What to Pack, Skip, and Never Forget!)
When you first have a baby, you may wonder how you possibly decide what you do and don’t need to put into your diaper bag. With my first baby, I had no idea what an outing with a tiny human would entail, so I found myself packing the dang kitchen SINK every time I left […]
How to Choose a Baby Name: 12 Tips for Expecting Parents
Let’s face it: naming a baby is probably one of the biggest choices you’ll make as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. This means that choosing a baby name can be UBER stressful! Some parents have names chosen before conception, while others struggle to come up with a unique, meaningful name for their child. If […]
Can I Refuse the Glucose Test When Pregnant? A Scientific Look at Glucose Test Alternatives
Can you refuse the glucose test when pregnant? Sure. But do we recommend it? Definitely not. If your concerns relate to Glucola–the standard glucose test drink–there are some alternatives, and we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of them. But many of the glucose test alternatives touted by wellness influencers–like 100% fruit juice and […]
Perineal Massage Step-By-Step Guide (+ Best Oil & Tools)
Perineal massage can be done easily (in just 5 minutes per day) during the weeks leading up to birth. In this guide, we’ll tell you how to do it step by step, what positions are most comfortable, which oils to use (and why!), and which tools are best. Perineal Massage Positions: How to Reach There […]
Exercise During Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Fitness Tips For Busy Moms
Whether you’re a marathoner, a weekend warrior, or simply trying to get a minimum 30 minutes of daily physical activity, we’ve done a ton of research on the advantages of exercise during pregnancy for you, your baby, and maybe even your grandchildren (more about that later!). Mothers who exercise during pregnancy are at lower risk […]
Preparing for Baby Checklist: 20 Things to do to Prepare for Baby
Preparing for a baby is amazing, exciting, and frankly, pretty overwhelming. So why doesn’t that positive pregnancy test come with a checklist to help you prepare for baby? Why Getting Ready for Baby Is Important When I was pregnant, I found myself scouring the internet looking for the ultimate “to-do list before baby.” My brain […]