Pregnancy and COVID-19: What We Know (& a Few Things We Don’t)
We tackle the questions: Am I at higher risk for COVID-19 because I’m pregnant? What about my prenatal appointments? Should I change my Birth Plan? What about breastfeeding?
We tackle the questions: Am I at higher risk for COVID-19 because I’m pregnant? What about my prenatal appointments? Should I change my Birth Plan? What about breastfeeding?
A trying-to-conceive mom needs strategies to help her during the two-week-pregnancy-confirmation-waiting window. She has lots of anxieties about utilizing her typical de-stressing strategies. We have some advice.
We are far less concerned about this expectant mom’s weight gain than we are about her feelings about her weight gain.
Welcome to a new, on-going series about the most common (and maybe some uncommon) fears we deal with regarding pregnancy. This is a safe space for some sympathy, comradery and friendly head pats with people who have Been There, Are There, or who are just plain scared about Going There. This first installment is about the fear of infertility.
I’m pregnant, but I’m scared and unhappy all the time. I feel like the parts of me that aren’t sustaining a child are dying. And I don’t know how to fix it.
I’m 17 and pregnant. My family is wonderfully helpful…to the point that I’m afraid I won’t be allowed to raise my own baby! How can I ask them to back off without alienating my support system?
I’m just weeks away from my due date and anxiety is ruling my life. Is this normal?
I’m scared of gaining weight, but feel guilty about not gaining weight! Is this normal? How do I deal?
After a difficult pregnancy, birth and newborn experience, a mother wants to know: Am I a monster for hating every minute of those “magical moments?”
You’re 23 weeks pregnant and we’re discussing pregnancy anxiety. Also, continuing our baby registry checklist.
Now that it’s the last week of the first trimester, are you planning to announce your pregnancy? Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.