Highlights this week Positive affirmations The right words can help you through even the most challenging moments. Try some of these encouraging affirmations for pregnancy and parenting. Pets and pregnancy…

Highlights this week Baby kicks Soon, other people may be able to feel your baby move by putting a hand on your belly. Your baby’s initial fluttering movements will turn…

Highlights this week You’re halfway there! You’re at the midpoint in your pregnancy – or maybe a little more or less. Most women don’t deliver exactly on their due…

Highlights this week Rainbow babies If you’re pregnant after a loss, you may struggle with mixed emotions like worry, excitement, fear, and joy. Here are ways to honor…

Highlights this week Mid-pregnancy ultrasound Get ready to see your baby! You’ll have an ultrasound between 18 and 22 weeks to check on your baby’s health and development. It usually…

Highlights this week Your baby can hear you Between 16 and 22 weeks, your baby will start to hear sounds inside your body, including the noises made by your heartbeat,…

Highlights this week Baby kicks coming soon You’ll probably start feeling your baby move between 16 and 22 weeks, most likely when you’re sitting or lying quietly. Veteran moms usually…

Highlights this week Baby gender predictor If you have an ultrasound coming up, you may be able to find out your baby’s sex if you don’t know already. Just for fun, you…

Highlights this week Welcome to your second trimester! This is many moms’ favorite part of pregnancy. You’ll feel your baby move, see them on an ultrasound, and get a break…

Highlights this week Fading first-trimester symptoms As you cruise into the second trimester, you may get some relief from early pregnancy symptoms such as tender breasts, fatigue, food aversions, morning sickness, and the constant need to…