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:

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.

Welcome home.

Explore Pregnancy Tips, Planning Guides, and Real-Life Support

15+ Unusual Early Pregnancy Symptoms: A Checklist

Whether you’re tracking ovulation or have undergone infertility treatments, most women actively trying to conceive are anxious to find out if they’re pregnant as soon as possible. To try and determine whether there’s a baby on board or not, women will often analyze every detail of their physical well-being, hoping for some sort of unusual […]

What You Need To Know About Pregnancy During COVID-19 Pandemic

I can still recall the panic of going through my first pregnancy during the Zika virus outbreak. Panic would rise into my throat every time a mosquito came near, and I slathered myself with bug spray every chance I had. At the time, it seemed to me that no potential problem could be as nerve-wracking […]

So Your Friend Had a Miscarriage and You’re Pregnant? How to Support Her

I’ve heard it literally thousands of times, and I’ve experienced it from both sides: “My friend had a miscarriage and I’m pregnant. What do I do?” In this article, let’s talk about the many complicated nuances of this situation. There are so many ways to show your support: create a miscarriage care package, learn to […]

The Benefits of Patient Empowerment for African American Mothers

Aisha Stith is writing this article for her rockstar son, Chase, one of the most magnificent beings. And for everyone who has endured the trauma of delivering a child early. You see, Chase was born very early, at 30 weeks and 1 day. Aisha experienced both pregnancy and labor complications that reminded her of the […]

5 Tips for Coping with Pregnancy Anxiety After Miscarriage

Pregnancy after loss can be emotionally draining. Thanks to great mental healthcare, I developed a lot of coping mechanisms for making it through pregnancy after loss. Read my story & find my top 5 tips for coping with pregnancy anxiety.

Hyperemesis Stories: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at HG

Mary Katherine Mason, regular guest author at Undefining Motherhood, gives us the inside scoop about what it’s really like to live with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). HG which is a rare pregnancy-related illness that has been likened to morning sickness’ monstrous (and much more dangerous) older brother. Previously an under-discussed ailment, moms were once told things […]