Guide to Creating Your Baby Registry
Overview If you are pregnant and are expecting gifts, there are several reasons you should consider a…
Baby Shower
Overview The tradition of baby showers as we know them today began in the 1930s. The term…
Babymoon
Overview A babymoon is a vacation expecting parents take before their baby is born. This is a…
Your Due Date
Overview One of the first things you do when you find out you are pregnant is to…
I’m Pregnant, Now What?
Overview Once you see the positive result on your pregnancy test, you are sure to have a…
How Pregnancy Changes Your Skin
Overview All of the changes your body is going through during pregnancy may give you a beautiful…
Hair Changes and Treatments During and After Pregnancy
Overview You experience many physical changes during your pregnancy. Higher levels of hormones, like estrogen, can even…
Tips for Maternity Clothes
Overview You know that you will experience a lot of physical changes when you get pregnant. Some…
Racial Disparities, Building Community, and Advocating for Yourself
Overview The statistics on the disparities women of color face in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum highlight some…
Navigating Pregnancy and a New Baby With a Dog
Overview There is a lot of evidence on the benefits of babies and kids growing up with…
Baby Shower Etiquette
Overview When baby showers first became popular over 50 years ago, we didn’t have the internet or…
Gardening Safety & the Evidence on the Benefits of House Plants
Overview Humans have a long history and connection to nature and the outdoors. That has changed significantly…
Swelling & Edema
Overview The technical term for swelling during pregnancy is edema. This happens in about 80% of all…
When to Announce Your Pregnancy
Overview There are a lot of questions about when to announce your pregnancy. Some expecting parents are…
Traveling During Pregnancy
Overview Traveling can be a big part of our lives from taking a trip for work, visiting…
Heat Exposure During Pregnancy
Overview Exposure to heat in hot weather and activities like working out can cause your body temperature…
Are Microwaves Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
Overview Is it safe to use a microwave oven when you are pregnant? Learn about the safety…
Safe Cleaning Products
Overview Cleaning products can contain harmful chemicals and your pregnancy is an excellent time to get safer…
What is the Ideal Spacing In Between Kids?
Overview If you are planning on having more than one child there is no magic time frame…
Baby Names
Overview Choosing a name for your baby is a big item on your to-do list. While you…
Fertility
Overview Whether you are trying to conceive now or thinking you may want another baby down the…
Progesterone
Overview Progesterone is the most important hormone in a group of steroid hormones known as progestogens. This…
Heartburn
Overview Heartburn is so common during pregnancy, and it is estimated that heartburn can affect over half…
Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy and After Birth
Overview Hemorrhoids are estimated to affect around 40% of pregnant women, which climbs even higher after birth….