The idea that pregnancy causes some kind of chemical change in a woman’s body that compels her to ready her home for the incoming baby has been widely touted. “Oh she’s nesting!! Won’t be long now!” If you’ve ever been pregnant and say … bought a cushion or ordered…
“Cherry Ripe and bacon”: Here are some of our craziest pregnancy cravings
Pregnancy can turn you into a blubbering mess one day, a nauseous nightmare the next and a beached whale by the end. And through it all, many women also experience some pretty intense cravings for all sorts of weird and wonderful foods. For me, it…
The weird and wonderful things that happen to your body during pregnancy
It probably comes as no surprise that some pretty amazing things happen to our bodies when we’re pregnant – after all, starting with a couple of simple cells, we grow an entire human being in a few short months (though it may feel like a…
All the ridiculously awesome reasons we have cried while pregnant
When you have extra levels of hormones swishing through your pregnant body, you already know you’re going to be feeling ALL the feels for the full nine months. You’ve read the books, you’ve talked to your friends … you know this. Right? RIGHT?? But when…
In your pregnancy’s third trimester and suddenly NOT hungry? Here’s why
When I was nearing the end of my pregnancy, my appetite took a nosedive. I would nibble at my dinner but strangely, my ability to eat the entire plate had disappeared. I remember wondering why, when my baby was growing so much and needed nutrients,…
What your vaginal biome can tell you about preterm pregnancy
Researchers in the UK recently discovered a rapid test that checks the vaginal microbiome and can detect risks of preterm birth. Usually, tests to check the microbiome are complicated and it takes a long time to get a result. Up to 50 percent of preterm births are associated…
This is why we MUST stop bump shaming pregnant women
“You’re so tiny, are you sure he’s growing?” “OMG you’re massive, are you sure it’s not twins?” “Are you eating enough?” “You just look chubby.” Believe it or not, these are just some of the insensitive things people say to pregnant women on the daily, and honestly? We’ve…