First Trimester

10 creative ways to tell your partner you’re pregnant

Wondering "How do I tell him I'm pregnant?" We polled Motherly mamas to see how they shared the big news with their significant others.

10 hidden pregnancy signs you might not know about

Ah, pregnancy. A time of witnessing the true power and magnificence of your body—and just how weird it can be.

5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester

Sleep problems don't only arise during the final stretch of pregnancy.

How to dress for your first trimester, according to a fashion editor

Prioritize comfort, mama.

What month will my baby be born? Try our due date calculator

There are a few different ways to find out.

6 ways to help ease your partner’s morning sickness

I don't know how women do it. The struggle is real—and to be quite honest, awe-inspiring.

9 essential questions to ask during your first prenatal visit

From 'Who will deliver me?' to 'Can I keep exercising?', write these down.

14 first-trimester snacks you can actually stomach, according to a nutritionist

Eating while dealing with morning sickness is not for the faint-hearted.

Pregnant? Here are some surprising facts about each trimester

Because we know you want to know, here are all the wild, weird and wonderful things happening inside your body right now.

Jessie J shares video of what the first trimester of pregnancy REALLY looks like

This is almost TOO real.

What pregnant moms really need to register for? Way more postpartum support

“There were plenty of things I needed after giving birth, but none of them were on my registry.”

It’s science: Probiotics in early pregnancy may reduce morning sickness

A first-of-its-kind study found that taking probiotics may reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.

The decision to announce your pregnancy early is complex

Reading Britney Spears’ statement of “Perhaps we should have waited until we were further along…,” my thoughts are this: No. She did it the way that felt right for her. She wanted to share the news. The idea of loss didn’t stop her, and I find that courageous.

The FDA warns prenatal screening tests may give false results: What this means if you’re pregnant

It’s important to know that these tests are screening tools, not diagnostic tools, and come with a high rate of false positives.

When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?

Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.

The new mama’s guide to pregnancy symptoms

An exhaustive list of signs and symptoms you might experience (including some you probably didn’t know about).

I’m pregnant with my second baby and feeling ambivalent about it

Ambivalence in pregnancy is not only common, it’s normal. Here’s how I’m processing.

It’s science: More choline during pregnancy boosts kids’ attention

Yet many prenatal vitamins still don’t contain enough.

It’s the first trimester! Here’s what to do + learn

If you’re reading this, we have a feeling congratulations are in order!

Gestational diabetes may not be linked to pregnancy weight gain, study says

Gaining weight during pregnancy can be normal and healthy, and knowing this might lower your anxiety, mama.