There’s a lot that you’ll go through on your journey to motherhood, so we’re taking a moment to highlight some of the most important experiences along the way. First trimester Although you should quit any bad habits before you get pregnant, you’ll definitely want to be sure that you’re no longer drinking caffeine, drinking alcohol or consuming certain foods by week 4. One … [Read more...] about Your pregnancy journey [Infographic]
I’m a new mom. Here’s what surprised me!
When I found out I was pregnant, there were millions of things that started running through my mind, but the biggest worry I had was the fact that I lived five hours away from any of our family. My boyfriend is in chiropractic school and I moved to Chicago to be with him after I graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. We always knew we'd have children one … [Read more...] about I’m a new mom. Here’s what surprised me!
When did you first feel your baby move? Our Facebook readers weigh in
One of the most anticipated moments of being pregnant is when you get to feel your little bundle of joy squirm around in your belly for the first time. Although it can sometimes be hard to decipher those first little kicks because they often just seem like butterflies fluttering around, it's a feeling that's truly unlike any other. What many people don't realize is that … [Read more...] about When did you first feel your baby move? Our Facebook readers weigh in
What to expect during pregnancy’s first trimester
Did you recently find out you're pregnant? Here's what you can expect during the first trimester If you've just found out that you're pregnant, congratulations! There's so much ahead of you that you're likely excited and maybe even a little scared about. The first trimester of pregnancy is from week one to the end of week 12. Your due date is an estimated date that is 40 … [Read more...] about What to expect during pregnancy’s first trimester
Having a hard time remembering? Blame it on pregnancy brain
During your pregnancy, you may find that you're spacing out on things that you would normally never forget about. Rather than being able to run out the door to do some quick errands, you're stopping in your tracks because you can't quite remember everything you needed to buy. The reason behind all of this is pregnancy brain, and yes, it's a real thing. Your friends … [Read more...] about Having a hard time remembering? Blame it on pregnancy brain