Pregnancy Library
Pregnancy Library
Pregnant? Congrats! You're in for some exciting months ahead, packed with lots of planning and plenty of anticipation — and we're here to help, every step of the way. Read on for prenatal tips, tricks, and more on what to expect now that you're pregnant.
First Trimester
Congratulation, you're pregnant!
You’ve already had the thrill of seeing those two little pink lines for the first time. Next you’ll be learning all the dos and don’ts of pregnancy, throwing around baby name ideas, and trying to keep from spilling the beans on your big news. This trimester is definitely an exciting one — even if you do spend most of it plagued by morning sickness. (Hang in there, it’ll pass.) For now, enjoy your little secret. And read up on all the things you have to look forward to!
- Real Moms Share How They Spilled the Baby News
- 6 Must-Read Tips for Battling Morning Sickness
- Everything You Need to Know About Your First Trimester Appointments
- OTC Cold & Flu Meds: What’s Safe and What’s Not?
Second Trimester
Your pregnancy is progressing
Good news: Now that you're in your second trimester, you can most likely kiss goodbye all that awful pregnancy nausea. The not-so-good news? You're in for plenty of "interesting" new pregnancy symptoms you probably never knew existed. But don’t worry, it's also time for some fun stuff: like sharing the baby news with friends and family, building your registry, setting up the nursery, and watching your baby grow!
- Registry 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
- 7 Tips for Creating a Healthy Nursery
- Planning Ahead: Choosing Where to Deliver
- Everything You Need to Know about Second Trimester Tests & Procedures
Third Trimester
Baby's almost here!
It’s finally arrived: the home stretch! Time to pay extra close attention to your baby’s kicks, pick up any last-minute baby essentials, and watch out for labor signs. By now you’ll have had lots of time to prep for the big day, but every last bit counts. Read up on what to expect during labor and delivery, and get plenty of sleep — while you still can!
- How to Count Your Baby’s Kicks — and Why It’s So Important
- What to (Really) Expect from Your Maternity Leave
- Breastfeeding 101: Easy Tips for Getting Started
- How to Really Know You’re in Labor…
Health & Nutrition
Staying healthy for 2
Now that you’re pregnant, how you take care of yourself will make all the difference when it comes to your baby’s health. Which means that what you eat will be just as important as what you don’t eat, exercising is key, and paying attention to what your body is telling you can have a big impact.
- Prenatal Nutrition Basics: Nutrients to Emphasize
- Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know Now
- Top 7 Reasons to Exercise While Pregnant
- All About Group B Strep
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