Pregnancy
The Best Maternity Pajamas of 2022, for Home and Hospital
When you’re pregnant, comfort is key. Weird things happen to pregnant bodies, and all mamas carrying babies want to feel as comfortable as possible. That, and we want to sleep while we can, and the right pair of comfy, cozy maternity pajamas can work wonders for helping keep us as rested as possible. And we […]
Baby Registry Must Haves, + What You DON’T Need
Trying to create a baby registry was a lot like having writer’s block for me. I could NOT force myself to sit down at my computer and tackle this daunting task. It was just too much! Sound familiar? I’m here to save you tons of time and energy by telling you all the new baby […]
Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Mom in 2 Organized Bags
Making a hospital bag checklist can be such an unnecessarily overwhelming experience. Let’s be real here–it kind of sucks. What if you overpack? What if you don’t have everything you need? Slow your worries, mama. Our 2-bag packing system takes away all the stress by giving you a hospital bag checklist that will keep your […]
Lightning Crotch Pain: What It Is + How to Treat It
I couldn’t even utter words as I doubled over, gasped for air, and lept to my bed so I could lie down and try to forget the lightning pain that had just happened. It was intensely sharp. A hot, stabbing, electric shock feeling in my vagina that thankfully only lasted a second because I don’t […]
The Best Pregnancy Journals & Why It’s Worth Keeping One
When you’re preparing to welcome a baby into the world, there are plenty of things you’d probably rather forget. The aches and pains, endless morning sickness, and unpleasant bathroom-related issues, for example, are just a few of these less thrilling aspects of pregnancy. It can be hard to imagine that, one day, you’ll barely remember […]
Surrogate Mothers: The 6-Step Process to Carrying a Surrogate Pregnancy
Have you ever wondered about the process of using a surrogate to carry a baby? We mostly hear about it with celebrities, but it’s a very real-life thing, as those of us who have experienced recurrent miscarriage and infertility know. In this article, we welcome Petra Hollosi, a former IVF nurse who now works for […]
How to Prevent a Miscarriage (Debunking the Myths!)
When our editor saw that we were publishing an article about preventing miscarriage, she was understandably confused. After all, I spend more waking hours than I can imagine counting reminding women that their losses were not their fault. Nothing they could’ve done, I insist, could have prevented a miscarriage. So why would I—someone who has […]
Should You Worry About Cramping and Lower Back Pain in Early Pregnancy?
Quick! Think about early pregnancy signs…what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Morning sickness? Missed period? Fatigue? While each of these side effects is one of the better-known early pregnancy signs, they’re not the only physical indicators an expectant mother might be feeling. Cramping and lower back pain in early pregnancy are also quite […]
Must-Have Pregnancy Essentials for Each Trimester
Ahh, pregnancy. That beautiful time in a woman’s life where she has the opportunity to grow a human being right inside her body. It’s magical, it’s wonderful…it’s a little bit weird. While the ability to have a child is truly extraordinary, women tend to forget about the strange things our bodies will go through during […]