Here at Expectful, one of our goals from the start was to make mindfulness and meditation as normal as taking prenatal vitamins. Not only because we’ve tried it, but because…
No one would argue that trying to conceive is stress-free. In fact, one study of 200 couples who visited a fertility clinic found that half of the women and 15%…
I recently went through my phone to delete old photos, which is something I do every few weeks now since apparently hanging onto 11,357 live images of my children uses…
Trapped gas can make your baby (and you!) absolutely miserable. If your little one is fussy or cries a lot, or you see them arching their back or pulling their…
This story was written by Amanda Allen-Herm and originally appeared on The Mighty. The moment I realized I was pregnant, I tried to dial my emotions down. I used the…
When you were 25, the “fall-back” time change meant an extra hour to stay out at night, or an extra hour to sleep in on a Sunday. Pure bliss. But…
You just found out you’re going to be a parent. Whether it’s the first, second, or even fifth time. You were trying for six months or got lucky. You’ve experienced…
Hey mama, welcome to pregnancy! You’re probably spending the days packing away new baby clothes, painting a nursery, putting together a crib, or reading every baby book you can find…
Autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis are incredibly common. So common that you probably know someone who has one—if it’s not you. And astoundingly, nearly 80% of people…
The first few weeks of pregnancy can be a stressful time as you navigate early symptoms—like nausea and sore breasts—caused by rising hormones. But while most first-trimester symptoms are harmless…
From December 22 to January 19 is Capricorn season, and those born under this zodiac sign are described as highly motivated, responsible, disciplined, and family-focused. Capricorns are ruled by Saturn…
Recorded by artists of all music genres including Bing Crosby, Dolly Parton, Destiny’s Child and Alvin and the Chipmunks, there is still no greater version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer…
Just had a baby? Congratulations! Your precious bundle of joy is home and all wrapped up in love. While it’s undoubtedly a happy time, you’re likely also feeling the struggle…
Sharon Stone revealed that she experienced nine miscarriages, calling it “no small thing.” She shared this personal and heartbreaking information in a comment to PEOPLE’s Instagram post featuring its interview…
As mamas, we always want to give our babies our all—and that begins during pregnancy! My second pregnancy hit me much harder than my first, and when I told my…
Parenthood is a test of emotional and physical strength like none other—and every baby born during the pandemic is a testament to the incredible strength and powerful resilience of motherhood….
Fatigue and tiredness are some of the most common symptoms experienced through the first trimester of pregnancy. As if nausea wasn’t enough, pregnancy fatigue can be extremely debilitating, leaving you…
Whether you’re a first-time mom-to-be or have already welcomed little ones into the world, choosing a name for your newborn is no easy feat. Some parents are set up with…
A little over 13 years ago, I had a missed miscarriage. It happened on a Thursday. And believe me, when the world falls out from under you, you remember the…
Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision overturning Roe v. Wade, leaving states to decide abortion rights, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) condemned the decision….