By the time your second trimester begins, your baby has already progressed remarkably. What started as a mere clump of cells has grown into a tiny being who can now stretch, hiccup, and even sigh in your womb. Over the course of your second trimester, your baby’s growth will only gain speed as he or she races toward delivery day. Let’s take a look at some of the changes your … [Read more...] about How your baby grows and changes in the second trimester
What to do when your water breaks during pregnancy
There’s nothing black and white about childbirth. For one woman, the experience might last six hours, whereas another mom might labor for 37. From episiotomies to epidurals, there are variables aplenty, ensuring each woman’s experience in labor and delivery is a unique one. While movies and television like to tell us that each woman’s labor begins with a splash of amniotic … [Read more...] about What to do when your water breaks during pregnancy
Keri Russell dishes out advice for supportive dads-to-be
Expectant mom Keri Russell, star of the cult favorite TV show The Americans, appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers earlier this week. The actress, who got her start starring on the teen drama Felicity, is pregnant with her third child with co-star Matthew Rhys. In between talking about her latest pregnancy and her hit show, Russell took time to offer the late night host some … [Read more...] about Keri Russell dishes out advice for supportive dads-to-be
How your newborn baby develops in the first week
During your newborn baby’s first week of life, he or she will undergo some incredible changes. Some you may notice as you gaze lovingly into your little one’s eyes. But others may be happening behind the scenes entirely as your baby sleeps, eats, and coos through his or her days. Here are just some of the things you can expect from your new baby during that first week at home: … [Read more...] about How your newborn baby develops in the first week
The do’s and don’ts of caring for baby’s umbilical cord
For brand new parents, newborn life can come with a steep learning curve. All of a sudden, you’re studying the contents of a diaper, warming bottles on your wrist, and trying every aerobic move possible to soothe your screaming baby. It’s likely a far cry from your life before your little one arrived. And we get it, new babies are tough. Let us help demystify those first few … [Read more...] about The do’s and don’ts of caring for baby’s umbilical cord