In January 2020, I was contemplating having my IUD removed. Part of me was terrified at that prospect, for a number of reasons: for one, getting it placed hurt more…
When I was expecting my child just under two years ago, I could not help but think of what the future with my little one would look like. My thoughts…
One thing the baby books never tell you is just how much of a mess kids can make—and how baffled you’ll be about the best ways to clean it up!…
If you have a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), sometimes termed a ‘NICU baby’, you may feel completely overwhelmed. It’s important to know that you’re not alone….
Morgan and Bode Miller welcomed their newborn baby girl on Nov. 26, but they’re still having a hard time coming up with the perfect name. While seven weeks may seem…
Getting enough choline while pregnant is important for you and your baby—and now we know that it can benefit your child in the long term, too. A new study finds…
As you go through pregnancy and the postpartum phase, one word that accurately describes the changes to your body is miraculous. Truly, it’s nothing short of incredible to grow and…
The funny thing about baby names is, you never know when inspiration might strike, which is what makes the baby naming process so special and sometimes, even a little unexpected….
For starters, might we remind you that your body hosted an entire additional human for a very long time? So give yourself a break. Dermatologist Sam Hanna, medical director at…
False information about fertility is unfortunately everywhere. Ask five people on the street, and each will give you different advice on everything from preconception sex to what foods you should…
I remember the screaming the most. It was the first time I had peed since giving birth to my firstborn son four years ago, and the urine soaked the stitches…
Fertility can be an overwhelming subject as it has many layers to it—female and male fertility, IVF, medications, procedures, surrogacy and so much more. When it’s not happening to you,…
For some pregnant people, masturbation during pregnancy is the last thing on their minds as the list of to-dos gets longer, the aches and pains increase, and you feel less…
Over the past few years we’ve seen a rise in traumatic birth stories, especially for Black women. It’s clear that pregnant Black women are more likely to experience poor treatment…
Hey Mums and Dads, I know you have a lot on your mind to say. I know you have so many unanswered questions. I know the role of a parent…
As you prepare for your baby’s arrival and begin checking items off your to-do list, you’ve probably started thinking about baby names. There are so many avenues of inspiration—whether you…
After you and your baby has had a wonderful baby bath time it’s essential that you have these items close by. they are critical and can save you and your…
Two pink lines appeared on a pregnancy test after exactly three minutes of waiting—changing my life forever. It was two days before I was supposed to start my period, and…
When I joined Expectful in early 2020 I had dreams of expanding access to holistic care for moms and moms-to-be—access that goes beyond the app experience and shows up right…
I never thought I’d be a mom of three. Especially given how long it took us to feel ready to handle one baby, let alone be ready for another baby. …