When The Worst Happens: High-Risk Pregnancies & Medical Terminations
One woman faces very tough decisions in light of a high-risk pregnancy. Amalah weighs in.
One woman faces very tough decisions in light of a high-risk pregnancy. Amalah weighs in.
You’re at Week 35 in your pregnancy. We’ve reached that point in the pregnancy where prenatal care is increased. Yep, more visits to your OB or midwife.
So. Does everyone have their Birth Plan written up yet? Have you typed it? Double-spaced it? Printed up back-up copies and filed one with the county courthouse and gotten one notarized?
I have to admit that the first time I read this question I frantically zeroed in on the Back button and got the hell away from it, once I realized what it was about. It took a few days before I was able to go back and really read it. And then it took a few days after that before I realized I just couldn’t answer it. Not by myself, anyway.
Tell me the make and model of both your carseat and car, and a definitive-ish yes/no/ehhhh on how well it fits.
OKAY. FINE. HOSPITAL BAG PACKING TIME.
People have been begging for this one, and while I intended to save it until the week that I, you know, actually packed my hospital bag, apparently a whole lot of you prefer to be proactive and pack it super early. Or else you just plan to obsess about it for five or six more weeks. (That I kind of actually relate to.)
You’re at Week 32 of your pregnancy. We’re discussing possible false labor and how you shouldn’t ever feel silly or foolish for calling your doctor after hours.
Returning to work after maternity leave can be hard. Should you go back to work or become a stay at home mom?
You’re at Week 31 of your pregnancy. Time is flying by! How to prepare for Maternity Leave.
Wait, what’s that peestick say? You’re pregnant? Well, congratulations! And welcome to first trimester hell. Dun dun dun. You don’t need maternity clothing yet. You don’t want to tell everybody — or maybe even anybody — yet. And yet… Your waistband is cinching and your…
You’re at Week 30 of your pregnancy. Discussing Cord Blood Storage for your newborn and family and whether it’s worth paying for it.
An expectant mom was excited about her baby bump, but she’s five months pregnant and not showing at all — and she’s a little disappointed.
You’re at Week 29 of your pregnancy. This week’s focus is on Sex During Pregnancy… the good and the bad.
You’re at Week 28 of your pregnancy. This week we’re focused on how to interview a pediatrician and lactation consultant.
You’re at Week 27 of your pregnancy. This week we’re focusing on the Glucose Screen Test and Traveling while Pregnant.
A reader asks Amalah for help finding cute-but-comfy clothes that she can can nurse, sleep and look adorable in — immediately after giving birth.
You’re at Week 26 of your pregnancy. This week’s focus is on Nursery Gear. What you need to buy before the baby arrives and what can wait for later.
Your Baby: Weighs about 1 1/2 pounds and is 13 1/2 inches long. Is growing more hair, with a distinctive color and texture and everything. You: Have a uterus the size of a soccer ball. Have probably noticed a decent increase in your belly size…
You’re 24 weeks pregnant and planning for your glucose screening test and making your baby registry. We’ve got advice and thoughts on both.
Congratulations, you’re pregnant! And now your bras don’t fit anymore. Here’s what you need to do.