Pregnancy

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted everything for expectant parents, from who can be present at birth in the hospital to when you can safely have visitors in the days, weeks, and possibly even months after your baby comes home, where you are most…

For many women, being pregnant isn't all cute bump-cradling photos and sweet moments of counting baby kicks as you lounge on the couch. There are moments that can be taxing emotionally and physically. No matter which trimester you're in, now's a…

Pelvic pain is common during your first trimester, but then again so is nausea, and just because these feelings are normal doesn’t make them any less unpleasant. Your pubic bone is softening and the uterus is enlarging in early pregnancy to make…

Stress and pregnancy: The two go together like peanut butter and jelly. No matter how happy you are to be expecting a baby, worries abound. Will you be able to deliver the way you want? Will your baby be healthy? Will your doula be able to make it…

Following the announcement by the administration of New York-Presbyterian hospital, as well as Mt. Sinai, that birthing partners would be banned during the coronavirus surge, the state has reissued guidelines affirming a support person as…

Experiencing the loss of a baby is one of the worst things that can happen to a parent. You go from planning out an entire future around this tiny little wonder to feeling like the world has been pulled out from under you. When I lost my daughter to…

Everything in the world is a lot different right now during the coronavirus pandemic, births included. In addition to normal birth-related fears, these trying times can cause extra worry for women who are experiencing their first pregnancy. Luckily,…

While public health officials continue to research the virus that causes COVID-19, such as how it may affect pregnant women and newborns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for health care facilities…

Can’t make it to your friend’s baby shower? Had to cancel last minute? Or perhaps the shower been nixed due to unforeseen circumstances. Don’t sweat it. Just because you can’t be there in person doesn’t mean you can’t still show your pal how much…

If you're pregnant, you've probably seen the pamphlets in your doctor's office advertising the various prenatal and genetic tests available to you, but what do they all mean? While your doctor will likely advise you on what tests are recommended for…

Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it's rarely a super comfortable experience. That's why knowing how to make pregnancy more comfortable is so crucial for people who are expecting. Your body is working overtime right now, so of course it could…

This post is updated regularly so parents can know the latest news, science, and recommendations around coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. We know to sing the new Baby Shark song while we help wash those little hands, and we totally understand…

Some of us can't wait to start working out after having a baby, while others of us are... less motivated. Either way, there's no question that those exercise-related endorphins can go a long way when you're a new mom. Unfortunately, the gym might be…

This is hard. Like, really hard. Parents across the country are home with their children, attempting to work and homeschool and keep everyone fed and bathed and happy, all while we manage fears about our health, money, and what the future holds. In…

When it comes to pregnancy, leggings are a staple piece (not an optional one). That being said, it can sometimes be tough to find maternity leggings that aren't see through. You have enough things to worry about as you prepare for your baby's…

As the COVID-19 pandemic crescendos in the United States, pregnant women find themselves facing a level of uncertainty that didn't exist even a few weeks ago. In an attempt to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, a growing number of hospitals,…

Pregnancy sex can be satisfying, but it may require a few tweaks to your regular routine. For instance, the warming lube that once boosted your libido now feels more like a sunburn on your privates. That's right: you may want to keep an eye out for…

Between social distancing, lockdowns, and shelter-in-place orders, the ongoing coronavirus outbreak has caused serious disruptions to nearly everyone's life. Birth plans of many parents-to-be have, of course, also been impacted. In New York City,…

As the novel coronavirus extends its branches across the U.S., we’ve been advised to socially distance, in most cases, and to shelter in place, for 40 million Californians. Anyone who is immunocompromised has been isolating themselves for longer,…