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Few things garner as much superstition as pregnancy—for centuries men and women, alike,  have been coming up with weird theories surrounding this magical, and at times mysterious, phenomenon. But how many of them have a leg to stand on? Let’s…

Long gone are the days of waiting 40 weeks to find out the sex of your baby. Did you know that—even before science found a way to know earlier—women have been coming up with their own methods for centuries? Some…

For a lot of women, changing emotions is the most common side effect of pregnancy. It can be really frustrating, exhausting, and even unsettling at times—especially if you haven’t experienced mood swings, or dramatic mood shifts, before pregnancy.  Even if…

You’re two-thirds of the way to meeting your little one! A lot of exciting things will happen during this trimester, so keep reading for an in-depth look, week by week.  Week Twenty-Eight Your baby can partially open their eyes, and…

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, everything changes. There’s a whirlwind of questions, information, and to-do lists inside your head. You’ll probably start imagining your little ones, how they’re developing, and what they’ll be like once they arrive. How…

Nothing is quite “normal” when you’re pregnant—even everyday things that feel the same, aren’t. You feel different, need different things, need to avoid different things, etc. It’s getting hotter by the day in Alabama, and you’re probably itching for a…

Being pregnant is never really easy—you’re growing a person after all! Add summer heat to the mix, and being pregnant might seem impossible. It can be uncomfortable, to say the least. If you’re preparing for a hot Southern summer while…

Pregnancy brings on a wide range of emotions, sometimes all at once—and stress is one of the most prevalent ones. Between your fluctuating hormone levels, physical discomfort, and worrying about the future, it’s a miracle you aren’t a big ball…

Milk production typically begins around the middle of your pregnancy. For more mothers, their milk will come in—meaning it will increase in quantity and begin the change from colostrum to mature milk—between two and five days.  Colostrum Is there any…

Being pregnant comes with so much excitement—gender reveals, beautiful nurseries, the cutest baby clothes—and of course, meeting your little one! It’s no secret; however, that pregnancy can also put a damper on certain parts of your life. Your body is…