second trimester

It was heartburn that got me in the end. I could take the swelling, the back pain, the constant trips to the bathroom, the itchy skin, the fatigue, the sweating, the sleeplessness and even ... READ MORE

Countdown To Baby

From the minute you have a positive pregnancy test, you’re counting the days until you meet your baby. All the while, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. This timeline will provide you ... READ MORE

Get Schooled

You may be surprised to discover the variations in childbirth classes—some are months long while others last a day; some take place in a hospital and others are conducted in the educator’s ... READ MORE

Prenatal Care on the Run

We’ve been getting some interesting emails and Facebook comments lately with a similar theme. Take this one, for example:hi! im 7months pregnant. its my first pregnancy, im worried i havnt ... READ MORE

Old Wives Vs. Science

When it comes to pregnancy counsel, female family members, pregnant friends and even experienced moms don’t always know best. Yet many expectant women are more apt to listen to those sources ... READ MORE

Pregnant Belly Basics

Inevitably someone will tell you (wrongly) that if you're carrying low you're having a boy, and vice versa. Here are some actual facts about baby bumps:HIGHS AND LOWS Carrying high or low ... READ MORE

The First Kick

Wondering what your baby’s first noticeable movement in utero is going to feel like, and when you might expect it? Most women experience that first kick between 17 and 22 weeks, says ... READ MORE

Our Favorite Prenatal Recipes

We share 10 of our favorite recipes to give you more energy and protect your and your developing baby’s health. READ MORE

Danger Ahead?

Early in her pregnancy, Deborah Johnson (not her real name) started having on-and-off light bleeding. “At first I was really freaked out,” she recalls. “My immediate reaction was, ‘Oh, this ... READ MORE

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Time to Redistribute the Chores

If you have certain pregnancy complications or limitations (or if you just want to play the pregnancy card!), you might need to cross these household tasks off your to-do list and either ... READ MORE