Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery Turf Wars
My parents are hurt because I don’t want to tell them when I go into labor.
Pregnancy
In Search Of: Plus-Sized Maternity Clothes
I’m a big girl with a big shopping problem. Where can I find cute maternity clothes that don’t make me look and feel like a depressed wedding cake?
Baby
A “No Toys” Baby Shower?
Is it rude to tell guests what NOT to buy for a baby shower? We have opinions on this.
Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery Turf Wars: Delivery Room Bullies
A first-time expectant mom needs advice on how to manage her pushy family and in-laws before, during and after labor and delivery.
Pregnancy
Pregnant & Abroad
I’m pregnant and live overseas, but want to come home for my third trimester and the birth…with or without my husband.
Pregnancy
The Gender-Neutral Clothing War
A pregnant mom is very angry with her family’s gender-stereotyping issues, and it is causing her stress especially in how it will affect her baby shower. But, we think the issues could be bigger than that….
Pregnancy
Week 7
You’re 7 weeks along and you’ve become besties with the toilet because of morning sickness. We’ve got advice. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
Pregnancy
Glider Smackdown
The “YOU MUST BUY THIS” people have claimed another terrified pregnant victim.
Pregnancy
Week 15
You’re 15 weeks pregnant. What are your favorite pregnancy books and resources? We share ours. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
Pregnancy
Depressed Over Pregnancy Weight Gain
We are far less concerned about this expectant mom’s weight gain than we are about her feelings about her weight gain.
Pregnancy
When You Tear Down There: How to Heal, Cope & Learn to Laugh About it Later
Amalah interviews Catherine of Her Bad Mother fame for some honest talk about tears and episiotomies. Hold onto your pants, ladies.
Pregnancy
Second Baby Shower Blues
More dilemmas from the “how to get gifts without looking like I’m out to get gifts” trenches.
Pregnancy
When You Hate Your Pregnant Body
Conflicted and intrusive thoughts are ruining her pregnancy. We have some advice and resources to recommend.
Baby
The Lazy Mom’s Guide to Cloth Diapers, Part Two
It’s a cloth diaper cage match! In this round, Fuzzi Bunz take on the bumGenius.
Health & Safety
Pregnancy & the Flu
A pregnant mom is debating whether she should get a flu shot.
Pregnancy
Week 10
You’re 10 weeks pregnant. Is anyone here a little…emotional? About…anything? And everything? Let’s talk about pregnancy emotions.
Pregnancy
Maternity Jeans Reviewed: The Yay to the Nay
Ahh, the world of maternity jeans. I went on a research shopping trip with a goal to determine if the $198-priced pairs were really that different from the $50-priced pairs. After all, you are only wearing these suckers for a few months.
Pregnancy
The Best Pregnancy Guidebooks
With so many titles and conflicting information out there, what’s a newly pregnant woman to do? Or buy?
Pregnancy
The Second Baby War
I want another child and he doesn’t, at all. Can this relationship be saved?
Pregnancy
The Second-Baby Baby Shower Question
Is it rude to have a baby shower to celebrate the second (or third or fourth or 19th) baby?