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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Putting Together the Ultimate New Mom Gift Basket
From goodies and treats to postpartum essentials, there are plenty of things that most of us would love to have during those first few weeks of parenthood. That’s why one of my favorite gift ideas after childbirth is new mom gift baskets. Instead of buying parents a single item after the birth of their newborn, […]
10 Best Maternity Swimsuits to Dress Your Pregnancy Bump
Going to the beach or pool while pregnant can be extra tricky, but also a lot of fun. How do you dress your bump in the cutest maternity swimsuit? Or do you intentionally not dress it, choosing a cute bikini to show off your pregnant belly? Will the cover-up you already have work, or do […]
Curbing Morning Sickness with Foods that Fight Nausea During Pregnancy
Nothing takes away from new pregnancy bliss like the sudden need to throw up everything you had to eat for the last two weeks. It’s no surprise that many of us start searching for foods that fight nausea during pregnancy after a positive test. While morning sickness is a normal part of pregnancy, figuring out […]
Morning Sickness Treatments: At-Home Remedies You Can Trust
So, you’ve peed on a stick, gotten a positive pregnancy test, and are excitedly awaiting your baby’s arrival–yay!! Before your first trimester ends, you’ll likely be hunting for morning sickness treatments, too. Boo. An upset stomach is a common and frustrating early sign of pregnancy for around 70% of expectant mamas. In addition to annoyances […]
Morning Sickness Symptoms: It’s More Than Just Nausea
Early pregnancy comes with a wide range of irritating ailments and signs. There’s breast tenderness, fatigue, mood swings, and so much more. No matter how prevalent these other issues are, none of them have earned the same level of infamy as morning sickness symptoms. Blech! From the moment my first blood pregnancy test came up […]
Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy Acronyms
I’m sure I’m not alone when I talk about how unprepared I was for all that pregnancy throws at you. Sure, I figured there would be morning sickness and achy boobs after I got my big fat positive test, but other things were surprising…like the insane use of pregnancy acronyms, for example. While the “gestational […]
Tips for Dealing with Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Ahh, morning sickness, the bane of many expectant mothers’ existences. While we envision pregnancy as a time of baby bumps, showers, and cute maternity clothes, we often forget that continual vomiting can also be par for the course. Even more shocking is how quickly the inability to keep food down seems to start. I swear […]
Why Clean Baby Products Are the Newest Must-Have Accessory for Moms After Infertility
As a child of the 80s, I’ve spent most of my life thinking very little about the ingredients I put into and on my body. Growing up, Kool-Aid was king. Storage containers were plastic, with lines scratched permanently in the surface and the original form misshapen from too much time in the microwave. Sun-In made my […]