First Trimester

First trimester symptoms vary, but every mama will experience physical and emotional changes. From morning sickness to moodiness, here’s what you need to know.

Miscarriage & Loss

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.

First Trimester

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.

Getting Pregnant

When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?

Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.

Women's Health

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).

Health & Wellness

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.

Health & Wellness

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

Yet many prenatal vitamins still don’t contain enough.

Pregnancy

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

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

Health & Wellness

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.

Work & Motherhood

How to tell your boss you’re pregnant

We've mapped out a discussion guide for you to bring to that important conversation.

Women's Health

No increased risk of miscarriage from Covid vaccination, says new study

The findings show that getting vaccinated in the first trimester is safe.

Getting Pregnant

When does morning sickness start?

Although the exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, it is believed to be linked to the drastic hormonal changes that take place in the first trimester of pregnancy.

First Trimester

Dear mama, first-trimester fatigue is like nothing you’ve known before

If it feels like you don't have much else to give right now, it's because you don't.