After my son was born, the way I saw myself completely changed. I realized that my body isn’t an ornament, it is an instrument.
I left my law firm after being discriminated against during my pregnancy. This experience is not unique. Quite the opposite.
I didn’t want to talk about it. Announcing my pregnancy drew attention to it, and I was barely surviving. I had already announced pregnancies twice before.
Pregnancy dreams can be very strange. Find out what they actually mean, including when they occur early on in your pregnancy or if you're not pregnant.
I kicked ass at pregnancy and birth, and I did it all in a “medically obese” body. And that, my friends, is so damn important.
All the fame, money, and self confidence in the world doesn’t make you exempt to feeling like sh*t when people criticize the way you look.
For many mothers, breastfeeding is a choice. But after a difficult pregnancy and emergency delivery, breastfeeding became my obsession.
If you see red bleeding in pregnancy, don’t lose hope for a healthy baby. Just call your doctor and ask how you should proceed.
If you’re having a geriatric pregnancy, there’s no reason to think that you and your baby won’t be perfectly happy and healthy.
I am plus-size, pregnant, and healthy. My doctor is treating my pregnancy like a perfectly normal, healthy pregnancy -- because that is exactly what it is.
“As long as he’s healthy,” is a phrase I heard often each time I was pregnant. And over the years, it’s a statement I have grown to hate.
The supplemental milk goes into a device that you clip onto a necklace. I was surprised at how easy it was to figure out.
What the books and blogs don’t tell you is how pregnancy can go so tragically wrong, while the world around you is weathering a global pandemic.
Singer Halsey opened up about feeling like a failure over being unable to take prenatal vitamins during their pregnancy.
The truth is that being pregnant in my 30s is still a blessing, but it is NOT what it was in my 20s, and it's kicking my butt.
Postpartum depression can strike any new mom, and they may not always feel comfortable admitting it -- so we need to check on our new mom friends.
Do you have an inexplicable urge to fold every tiny sock in your unborn child’s wardrobe… again? You may be nesting — here’s what that means, Mama.
Placental insufficiency is a rare but serious pregnancy complication. Here's what to know about the third trimester and the outcome.
Kate Middleton is clearly not the first woman to ever be pregnant: Take a look at maternity fashion from the last few hundred years...
British scientists found that COVID seems to cause more pregnancy complications than originally thought. Here's what to know.
Doula vs. midwife... which do you choose? And why? Learn more about the differences between these pregnancy pros and how to decide which is right for you.
There's so much that changes when you’re pregnant. This includes figuring out what pregnancy workouts are safe for both you and your baby.
I couldn’t sustain dwelling in this heavy unknowing. I wouldn’t survive allowing sadness, fear and grief to prevail. So I made a decision.
These celebrity moms totally get us
We shame pregnant people for everything, from what they eat and wear, to how much they exercise. But the pregnancy policing needs to stop. It's not okay.
When you are pregnant you just want to fell comfortable and supported. But there doesn't seem to be a maternity bra that does the trick.
Peeing in a bedpan! You know those dreams where you wet the bed and wake up frantically wondering if you actually did? This is your chance to turn dreams into reality.
Pregnancy takes your marriage to a new level of closeness. It’s not always a good time, but it will make for some funny stories later.
Is it a must-have or waste of money? The debate continues.
There a several risk factors for tailbone injury during childbirth, including difficult delivery, baby's position and size.
The postpartum phase when your body is still trying to recover from bringing and entire human into the world can bring a ton of surprises.
Do you practice authoritative parenting in your home? Here's how to identify this parenting style and its possible impact on your kids.
COVID-19 has changed almost everything surrounding pregnancy and birth. But these precautions were put into place for a reason.
The first several months of any pregnancy can also be the most stressful, which is why kick counts can be a great source of relief.
I give zero f*cks about losing my pregnancy weight. I’m happier than ever, and quite content to stay as I am, thank you very much.
Placenta accreta is a complication that can happen during a pregnancy. Here's what to know about the symptoms, treatments, and ultrasound diagnosis.
I struggle with secondary infertility guilt. The guilt you feel for being upset about not being able to conceive when you already have a child.
Infertility can wreak havoc on a relationship and your sex life.
Blech! If you have a metallic taste during pregnancy, you probably want to know how to get rid of it. Try these tips to say goodbye to dysgeusia.
Dear second child to be: My first pregnancy was smooth sailing, and I was fully present. But this time around, it's harder, and I'm sorry.
If you're TTC and start spotting, you might ask, 'How long does implantation bleeding last?' Get the full rundown on this early pregnancy symptom.
It was pretty intrusive. And a little bit rude. But I surprised both her, and myself, when my immediate reaction was to laugh.