Articles & Expert Guides on Pregnancy
Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Pregnancy.
Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?
Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?
What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?
Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?
Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth
What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?
En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means
Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?
Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?
Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?
Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?
Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?
Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out
Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?
Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?
Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?
How to Prepare for Twins Checklist: 18 Tips from Doctor & Twin Mom
What are the 4 Stages of Labor?
Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained
Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?
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I know it’s a long shot, but would anyone like to attend my daughter’s second birthday today? We live in west Georgia!
I planned a whole party, and ofc everyone cancels day of, I’m so disappointed. I know my daughter won’t understand but i am so hurt. I just wanted her to have someone to play with. If anyone can come today, doesn’t matter what time, it would mean the absolute world to her and me.
Baby Hunter
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Discharge
Hello, I’m a first time mum to be and over the last couple of days I’ve been experiencing brown discharge, when I wipe I notice sometimes it’s a brown colour. I’m going to be 13 weeks tomorrow and worrying that this is something I should be worried about. I’ve also been suffering from lower back pain. I’ve had my ur...
Gas and air
If you only use gas and air, what's worse, the contractions or the pushing/ 'ring of fire'? 🥺
How do people act like nothing happened after a csection?!
I’ve recently had my second C-Section, and just like the first I am finding the recovery absolutely horrific. However, I know that some people are pretty much back to normal 24 hours later?! Just wondering how?!?!
Introducing our little girl
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Do you get cold with c-section?
I think I read somewhere that you can feel very cold and shivery during or after a c-section. Is that correct? just wondering if I need to pack a big jumper
Breaking waters
Currently in hospital as was being induced. However upon examination I was pleasantly surprised that I’m actually 2cm dilated and they can reach up enough to break my waters. I’m so scared they’re going to break them in the next few hours. I’ve heard the contractions can become pretty intense very quickly? I’ve alre...
Birth plan convo
When did people start discussing there birth plans with midwives? Im 29 weeks and its not been mentioned at all xx
Active Baby
Hey girls, the past week baby has been so active all day long, she used to be active morning afternoon and evening but I’m feeling her all the time. I’m 31 weeks today. Any advice x