For centuries Black midwives have played a critical role in improving the health outcomes of Black mothers, babies, and families. This Black History Month and beyond, we want to honor…
Having a baby ushers in a million different emotions—both positive and negative. While a mama may be overjoyed with her growing family, she may also experience trouble sleeping, sudden tears,…
The moment a new baby enters the world changes everything for the adults and siblings who have spent nine months waiting to meet their little one. It’s a beautiful, emotional…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting 1 in 10 women, and in some estimates, 1 in 8 women. And if you are one of these women, conception can…
As a new mom, you are probably well-acquainted with the notion of not having enough appendages to get things done while also carrying around your bundle of joy. From one-handed…
Bottles, crib sheets, burp clothes, onesies, a stroller, a baby first aid kit… Sure. These are baby registry basics that we agree everyone should have on their list. And while…
Could there be anything more intimate than taking a home pregnancy test? And could there be anything more loaded with anticipation, stress and angst? No other moment in your life…
Dear Expectful Community, Writing this letter feels surreal to me. When I came onboard with Expectful, I had one major goal: to provide hopeful, expecting, and new moms with real,…
We tend to focus on the baby when we’re pregnant, but attention mamas: Your heart health is equally as important. Two recent reports highlight the importance of taking care of…
The old adage goes, “it takes a village to raise a child,” but we sometimes forget that trying to conceive (TTC) requires just as much community support. “One of the biggest…
The importance of rest during your postpartum period is wisdom as old as time. Indigenous cultures all around the world believe in practicing 40 days of rest after giving birth….
After enduring years of fertility struggles, Lauren Scruggs Kennedy and Jason Kennedy announced yesterday that they’re expecting their first baby! Both of them shared incredibly sweet and emotional videos sharing…
Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy was confirmed by multiple news outlets last month, but the mama-to-be finally confirmed the news herself—she’s expecting baby number two! And she shared the exciting announcement in…
Adventurous parents-to-be who are interested in an unexpected and out of the ordinary baby name have a lot of choices these days, as unusual and surprising baby names are all…
The news of Texas’ abortion ban being implemented this week put abortion restrictions back in the national spotlight. Senate Bill 8, known as SB8, is now believed to be the…
Like so many women, my journey to motherhood wasn’t all that simple. After marrying my college sweetheart, planning our lives together, and jumping into our careers, we decided to start…
When I was pregnant, I was confident in my ability to be more than prepared to have the birth experience I wanted. As a Black physician assistant, childbirth educator, doula,…
March babies, like all newborns, are special in their own way. These little ones are born at the end of winter as everyone eagerly awaits spring and summer. But it’s…
Before having a baby, maternity leave as a concept was pretty mysterious. I had many pregnant coworkers who took maternity leave—they’d just leave one day, we’d get word they’d had…
There’s something you should know about depression: It lies. Depression tells you that feeling hopeless and overwhelmed is normal, and you don’t need help. Or that therapy and medication won’t…