Welcome to the transition from newborn sleep to infant sleep! Though many mamas, including us here at Expectful, commonly refer to any baby between 1 month old and 1 year…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common transmittable virus that affects the respiratory tracts of most children before their second birthday. In most babies, RSV causes just a cold, however,…
To my firstborn, I’m nervous too. I don’t know what a new baby will bring. I don’t know how it will change our dynamic. I don’t know what it will…
A mom friend who had older kids once told me that pregnancy is a constant state of worry until you hold your newborn in your arms. (And then, it’s a…
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…
Mums often seek for ways to grow their baby’s hair and are sometimes worried when there seems to be a stunted growth in the hair. But, did you know that…
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…
In the vast sea of unique baby name choices, sometimes what you’re really looking for is a name that starts with a particular letter. Sure there are names that mean…
Having a baby is an exciting thing I always stay and staying alert to take care of your baby is necessary. Babies wander and play a lot. Having these baby…
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. …
Bringing home your baby means lots of big changes are on the horizon. One of the most difficult transitions for many mamas to master is the elusive newborn sleep. To…
In those early, bleary days after having a baby, differentiating between pure exhaustion and something more serious isn’t always easy. But since it’s estimated that up to 75% of women…
If you notice spotting or light bleeding before you’ve even taken a pregnancy test, it can be confusing: Could this be implantation bleeding or just the sign of an impending…
Birthing a child introduces you to the parenting terrain with loads of responsibilities, revolving around caring for your child, which is not always an easy task, as it involves intense…
Bonjour, mama! Raise your hand if you’re ready to binge-watch season two of Emily in Paris. The Netflix original rom-com series quickly became one of the most talked about TV…
The first step to creating your single mom pregnancy announcement is probably figuring out how you want to reveal your exciting news. Once you’ve worked out whether you want to…
When Shamari Cooke was pregnant with her daughter, her OBGYN recommended that the first-time mom use an app called Count the Kicks. What Cooke didn’t expect was for the app…
I’ve seen it often—the glowing pregnant mama with everyone obsessing over her. Complete strangers opening doors for her. The perfect maternity photos that rack up hundreds of likes on Instagram…