Sometimes it can seem like there’s no convenient time to be pregnant—there’s always some trip, some party, or some special event you feel like you’re missing out on. But you can learn to enjoy whatever season you’re in while you’re…

Dr. John Braxton Hicks discovered in the 19th century that the uterus contracts as it expands over the course of nine months—when this happens before it’s time for real labor to begin, they’re called Braxton Hicks contractions. They’re actually a…

Updated June 2, 2024 Pregnancy is a world of intense emotions and can get very confusing very fast. If you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to understand what a chemical pregnancy is, what causes it, and how to prepare…

The traditional definition of a geriatric pregnancy is one that occurs anytime a woman is over the age of 35—but many experts have been revisiting this definition, claiming that it’s misleading and outdated. Here’s what they’re saying.  Advanced Maternal Age…

Breastfeeding is an incredible, unique, and exciting bonding experience between you and your baby—but some mothers, usually first-time moms, feel differently. Sometimes mothers will experience nursing aversion, a phenomenon that can affect breastfeeding mothers due to a range of physical, mental, and emotional triggers.

Whether this is your first pregnancy and you’ve never packed a hospital bag, or it’s your fifth time, it can be a stressful task. Maybe you’ve been putting it off because (let’s face it) delivery is a long way off,…

Every pregnancy is different, which means that every pregnancy will require different medical precautions. With one pregnancy, you may be able to walk, run, and exercise relatively normally even right up to the week of delivery, and with another pregnancy,…

Traveling is one of the most stressful things in life, even when you aren’t pregnant—and when you are, it can be a scary, emotional experience. Pregnancy changes your mind and your body, so even if you’re used to traveling, it’s…

Labor is not an easy thing to describe, so it’s no surprise that most pregnant women wonder how it will feel (or how much it will hurt) and when it’s real versus a false alarm. Because it’s so hard to…

“Postpartum” refers to the time period after childbirth, up until about a year. Most women get the “baby blues,” or they feel sad, empty, or hopeless within a few days of giving birth. For a lot of women, these baby…