Second Trimester

The second trimester often brings relief from fatigue and nausea. From babymoons to birth planning, here’s how to use that extra energy.

It’s science: 5 ways to awaken baby’s senses in the womb

Simple ways to excite baby’s senses (and promote sensory development) before baby is even born.

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

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

Spotting the disorder sooner could improve outcomes before and after pregnancy.

Acknowledging disappointment about your baby’s sex is still pretty taboo in parenting circles.

New research sheds light on when optimal antibody transfer occurs via the placenta.

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

A lot happens during the second trimester—and we bet you're feeling those changes.

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

Those fetal kicks are strong enough to kick a soccer ball, mama.

Four years, three kids and lots of hard-won wisdom later.