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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.

How Easy is it to Get Pregnant? (Trying or Not)

How Easy is it to Get Pregnant? (Trying or Not)

There are two groups of people who typically ask about how easy is it to get pregnant. Those who are really, really up for getting

10 Things to Expect From Your Newborn in The First 48 Hours

10 Things to Expect From Your Newborn in The First 48 Hours

When we’re getting close to our due date, our focus is often entirely on the labor and delivery itself. It’s rare for us to spend

The Chinese Gender Prediction Calendar – A Guide

The Chinese Gender Prediction Calendar – A Guide

One of the most common questions we have when we discover we’re pregnant is “will my baby be a boy or a girl?“. The Chinese

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

There are surprisingly few medications or substances that can affect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test. So if you’re worried that your hormonal birth

Labor Without Pushing — A Guide to Breathing Out Baby

Labor Without Pushing — A Guide to Breathing Out Baby

If you’ve looked into hypnobirthing or other methods of coping with labor and birth, you might have come across the phrase ‘breathe the baby out’.

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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

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

What Does Labor REALLY Feel Like?

What Does Labor REALLY Feel Like?

When you ask women what their greatest fears are about childbirth, the pain of labor is at the top of the list. The catch is

What Does Heartburn Feel Like When You’re Pregnant?

What Does Heartburn Feel Like When You’re Pregnant?

Pregnancy tends to throw up countless weird and wonderful symptoms for us to cope with. These symptoms aren’t just related to your stomach area. Oh

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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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

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

7 Ways to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy (that Actually Work)

7 Ways to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy (that Actually Work)

You’re pregnant — or you’re trying to get pregnant. And…you smoke. You probably already know that smoking and pregnancy are not a good combination. But

5 Reasons NOT to Worry About Pooping During Labor & Delivery

5 Reasons NOT to Worry About Pooping During Labor & Delivery

Are you freaking out about the thought of pooping during labor and delivery? Have those articles telling you how NOT to poop made you think

Can’t Poop? Safe Constipation Remedies During Pregnancy

Can’t Poop? Safe Constipation Remedies During Pregnancy

Not being able to poop (AKA constipation) is a common problem in pregnancy. Luckily there are a number of remedies you can use to help

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