During the COVID time, I’ve been living with my daughter’s family to care for their 14 month old since they took her out of daycare. It’s been a month and…
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…
In the United States, the Department of Defense just announced new benefits for military families. Effective January 1, 2022, military personnel and their dependents in the United States and the…
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…
Okay, so the Big Thing with this week is that you MIGHT feel your baby move. The range for feeling those first delicate, pitter-pattery movements is something between week 16…
I don’t feel like I personally have that much to report this week. I flew from xxx to yyy for a few days, where I spent the first day telling…
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…
The quick answer? The first poop after birth can range from painless to uncomfortable to painful, depending on several variables. The first postpartum poop is something few people think about…
A few weeks ago, Your Intrepid Gestator was interviewed by The Washington Times for an article about the latest edition of What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Once considered the…
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….
Continuous support during labor and birth from a supportive loved one or professional, like a doula, has been shown to increase your chance of having a vaginal birth with less…
Heartburn during pregnancy, goes the old wives’ tale, is a sure sign of a hairy baby. I heard it over and over again when I was pregnant with my daughter….