Posts tagged: Pregnancy

Let's talk infertility — today's post was written by an M+A staffer who is currently pregnant after undergoing fertility treatment. We won't tell you all scientific stuff — your doctor is there for that. But we'll share some of the lesser-known facts about conceiving after infertility in the hopes that it may prepare you if you're going through it yourself. Infertility is a big, scary word — and the experience of it is every bit as scary, stressful and painful as the term suggests. But here's the most important thing...

Pregnancy can do a real number on your body — and it goes beyond the obvious effects, like causing you to sport a baby bump or skip your periods. The truth is, there are certain pregnancy symptoms you may not recognize as part of the territory until you're in the thick of them...and by that time, you may be nervous that they signal something bad. But rest easy: Weird, wacky (and occasionally TMI) side effects are normal more often than not. Of course, you should always speak to your OB-GYN...

If you're a first-time mom-to-be, you know how overwhelming registering for newborn essentials can feel...and if you're expecting multiples? Well, it's totally normal to feel (at least) double the registry confusion. Do you need multiple quantities of every item? How do you figure out which stroller is best for transporting two (or more!) babies? And should you really be splurging on top-of-the-line equipment when you need even more stuff than the average mom-to-be? It's a lot to process, and that's why we enlisted a few twin mamas to share their...

If you're trying to get pregnant, you've almost certainly heard someone say something along the lines of 'take a vacation, that worked for us!' The idea that conceiving is easier while on a trip is a fairly common one. We've all heard jokes about there being something fertility-boosting in the water in Europe, jabs about 'being careful' on your honeymoon, and well-meaning advice from elder relatives. But is there really anything to it? And if so, should all couples who are trying to conceive run out and book 'baby make-acations'...

Think about what happens any time a female celebrity steps out looking slightly less svelte than normal — the baby bump speculation starts immediately. Recall a time an influencer you follow referenced a 'major life update' in a post and you can practically see the hundreds of 'pregnant?' comments on her feed. And then consider a time when you turned down a drink, only to have your friends ask you...well, you get the picture. Chances are, someone in your life has, at one point or another, asked you if you’re...

Like women who get pregnant in their 20s, women who conceive in their 40s can have a whole range of different experiences in conceiving, carrying and raising children. Yes, we've all heard warnings about the ticking of the biological clock and advanced maternal age — and yes, there's some truth to the science of it all — but it's important to remember that women over 40 have just as much of a right to motherhood as anyone else...and they can (and do!) have really great outcomes.Women over 40 are rocking...

Pregnancy is an amazing blessing. We don't have to remind you of that, right? But let's be honest here: It's not easy. Between morning sickness, exhaustion, food restrictions, weight gain and the fact that you're responsible for carrying another human being inside you...the experience can put a lot of pressure on you. Literally and figuratively. Our answer to this? #TreatYourself. As far as we see it, the best way to make the most of your pregnancy is to just make a commitment to not sweating the small stuff and showing...

Expecting a little one on the way? Even if you’re only on week three, it’s hard not to imagine who’s inside your belly, and that includes your baby’s gender. You’ll often wonder, am I having a boy or girl? Until the doctor comes through, can you tell whether the stork is bringing a boy or girl? In short, the answer is a maybe. It could depend on your early pregnancy symptoms. When wondering how to tell if you're having a boy or girl, you’ve probably heard the old wives’ tale...

What is the Two Week Wait? If you're trying to get pregnant? you're probably super familiar with the dreaded two-week wait — you know, that anxiety-riddled time between your peak fertility zone and the time you can take a pregnancy test. The two weeks before your missed menstrual cycle where you're waiting to find out if you're pregnant. Those weeks can feel absolutely endless: Maybe you spend them swearing you've felt a bit of nausea or mentally beating yourself up over that one glass of wine you had. Whatever the...

We strongly believe that no one should ever feel she has to keep her pregnancy a secret until she's out of the 'danger zone' of the trimester — but we also understand the desire to keep things on the down low. Whether it's because you simply don't feel comfortable with the whole world knowing you're expecting or because you'd like to personally tell a select few people in your life before the news spreads, sometimes you just want to keep a pregnancy to yourself. And that's totally your right!Of course,...