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Early signs of pregnancy before a positive test
When you’re intentionally trying to get pregnant, the weeks between your last period and your potentially missed period can feel downright torturous. Not a day goes by when an unfamiliar twinge doesn’t interrupt whatever you’re doing so you can obsess on what it could mean. Life feels like it’s on pause during those weeks. You […]
Tips for understanding and managing common pregnancy symptoms by trimester
Pregnancy is an exciting time—and there’s a lot to know. For those who wanted, planned and made it happen, it’s an amazing thing when that double line appears. And throughout the 36 remaining weeks, there are a lot of “shoulds” around your feelings. One of the biggest? That through it all—during the nausea, heartburn, shortness […]
What to look for when choosing an obstetric care provider for your pregnancy
From the very beginning, building a family comes with many options and decisions. Whether it’s when to start trying to get pregnant, how to announce the news or which baby name will guarantee your child’s future success and happiness, a decision that often gets overlooked is choosing an obstetric care provider. Whether you’re considering a […]
Your guide to routine prenatal care and testing: what to expect
For those who have been planning a pregnancy and trying to conceive, that first positive pregnancy test can bring joy, as well as some anxiety. Questions and unsolicited advice start the moment you find out you’re pregnant. You’ll gain confidence in your parenting skills and decision-making over time–and, hopefully, a circle of people who will […]
Help with postpartum insomnia to get back to sleep after having a baby
Feeling exhausted is a part of pregnancy that often starts before you even take a test. That heavy-in-your-bones, eyes-half-mast feeling persists through the first trimester, usually takes a break during the second, and then comes back full force during the final weeks. But by that point, exhaustion can be eclipsed by insomnia—usually because of a […]
Pregnancy diet do's and don'ts: the reality behind pregnancy food restrictions
If you’ve just announced to family and friends that you’re expecting, you have probably already received enough advice to last a lifetime—and commentary on what you are or are not eating. So many pregnancy food rules have been over-generalized and under-contextualized that it can make the whole process of being pregnant feel like living under […]
What to expect from your first weeks of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding feels like it should be a natural harmony between baby and parent—with bodies perfectly designed for this very thing. Anyone who’s been through it, though, can tell you otherwise, likely while rocking a crying newborn and massaging sore breasts and chapped nipples. Why is breastfeeding often so hard? Because it is a learned skill, […]
Understanding the causes of miscarriage and coping with pregnancy loss
Though miscarriages are a common part of the pregnancy journey, the grief they cause is often carried alone. Those who’ve experienced pregnancy loss may feel too guilt-ridden and downhearted to share their experience with others, even though they’ve done nothing to cause it. Know that coping is complicated; the effects are felt physically and emotionally […]
How to recognize postpartum depression symptoms and get help
Much of the reported data on postpartum depression focuses on cisgender women who identify as “moms”–but we recognize that not all postpartum parents fit into that category. It’s only quite recently that postpartum depression is more frequently part of the pregnancy conversation, after so many generations of the condition existing largely in secret. Still, it […]