Pregnancy

Baby names. Morning sickness. Fertility issues. And so much more. We cover important pregnancy topics that provide information for moms and moms-to-be of all stripes. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, a little extra help never hurt anyone. It takes a village, after all.

How Long Should You Wait to Tell Your Family You're Pregnant?

How Long Should You Wait to Tell Your Family You’re Pregnant?

A mom writes in asking for advice about when she should tell her immediate family that she is pregnant. She is curious to hear from other moms when they decided the time was right to share the big news with their families. What factors are there to consider? Below, our community shares their advice and their stories about how and when they decided to reveal their pregnancies to their families.

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My Husband and I Have Looked for Baby Girl Names Everywhere, But We Can't Agree: Any Ideas?

My Husband and I Have Looked for Baby Girl Names Everywhere, But We Can’t Agree: Any Ideas?

A mom writes in asking for advice about baby names. She says that she is five-months pregnant with her first baby girl. Congratulations! She adds that she and her husband have been looking for names “everywhere” but can’t agree on a name they both like. After searching and searching, she turns to the community for baby girl name ideas that are “uncommon/sweet.” The community responded with hundreds of ideas, some of which we’ve included below.

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What's a Normal Amount of Weight to Gain During Pregnancy?

What’s a Normal Amount of Weight to Gain During Pregnancy?

A mom writes in asking for advice about weight gain during pregnancy. This mom, who is pregnant with her second child, recently learned she had gained 30 lbs. at her 22-week check-in. This surprised her because, for the first 14 weeks of her pregnancy, she could barely keep food down. She is wondering if it is normal to gain that much weight that quickly. Her experience during her first pregnancy was slightly different, and she’d like to hear from others about their weight gain experiences.

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