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27 Super Early (and Rare) Pregnancy Symptoms

27 Super Early (and Rare) Pregnancy Symptoms

June 2nd, 2024

This definitive list of super early signs of pregnancy includes quite a few unusual early symptoms of being pregnant–including hair loss and leg cramps.

Should I Buy a Home Fetal Doppler? Are They Safe?

Should I Buy a Home Fetal Doppler? Are They Safe?

Fetal dopplers for home use are now widely available and many parents-to-be understandably like the idea of being able to check on baby whenever they

What Does My Cervix Look and Feel Like During Pregnancy?

What Does My Cervix Look and Feel Like During Pregnancy?

So you’ve started reading about what happens to your body when you’re pregnant. Perhaps you’re already pregnant, and you’ve been to an appointment or two

What is a Missed Miscarriage?

What is a Missed Miscarriage?

Sadly not every pregnancy ends in the birth of a healthy child. Miscarriage is something all pregnant women fear and it is a heartbreaking experience.

Faint Pregnancy Test Line is Very Light – Am I Pregnant or Not?

Faint Pregnancy Test Line is Very Light – Am I Pregnant or Not?

So you’ve taken a home pregnancy test (HPT). And you’re not sure if it’s the light or your eyes or some kind of a positive

What Does It Feel Like To Have A Miscarriage?

What Does It Feel Like To Have A Miscarriage?

Here we look at the physical feelings and experiences that might come with miscarriage. We’ll talk about what a miscarriage might feel like, and how

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What is a Postpartum Doula and Why Should You Hire One?

What is a Postpartum Doula and Why Should You Hire One?

What is a postpartum doula, you ask? I’m glad you asked! If you want an easier postpartum recovery, time to rest and bond with your

Vomiting During the Third Trimester. Is it Normal?

Vomiting During the Third Trimester. Is it Normal?

The third trimester of pregnancy is a strange time. You’ve made your way through that rocky first trimester when all you wanted to do was lay

7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

Almost every mother looks forward to the day her baby will be born with a mixture of excitement and fear. What will happen that day?

Eating Saffron in Pregnancy — Is it Safe?

Eating Saffron in Pregnancy — Is it Safe?

Saffron is a bright crimson-colored and very expensive spice, also called Kesar. It’s a dried form of part of the Crocus Sativus flower, which grows

Folate or Folic Acid in Pregnancy — Which is Best?

Folate or Folic Acid in Pregnancy — Which is Best?

One of most important decisions you’ll make during early pregnancy, or when trying to conceive, is how you’re going to get all vitamins and minerals

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8 Things NOT to do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy (and Why)

8 Things NOT to do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy (and Why)

When you find out you’re pregnant, the first thing that happens is… well, emotions. All the emotions. But when you’ve had a chance to catch

Negative Pregnancy Test but No Period? 10 Common Reasons Why

Negative Pregnancy Test but No Period? 10 Common Reasons Why

Your period’s late. You dig that pregnancy test out from the bottom of your drawer and pee on the stick, expecting to see a big

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

What Causes Rectal Pain During Pregnancy? The reason is pretty simple—the uterus expands in size, the baby keeps growing, the placenta weighs another pound or

Weird Dreams During Pregnancy – What They Mean & Why We Have Them

Weird Dreams During Pregnancy – What They Mean & Why We Have Them

We all dream 3-4 times each night, but 90% of these dreams don’t come close to dreams you have when you’re pregnant. Even though dreams

Is it Dangerous if Baby Has the Umbilical Cord Around Their Neck?

Is it Dangerous if Baby Has the Umbilical Cord Around Their Neck?

The umbilical cord is vital for a fetus in the womb. It attaches the baby’s abdomen (where its belly button will eventually be) to the

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