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Your pregnancy will change your life in ways big and small – from how you work and travel to how you dress. Pregnancy travel requires more planning, and working while pregnant may be a challenge due to pregnancy symptoms like nausea and fatigue. We have tips on coping with the rollercoaster of pregnancy emotions and information on handling depression during pregnancy if it crops up. And we haven't forgotten about maternity clothes: We'll explain the secrets of maternity fashion and how maternity clothes sizes work.  

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Beauty & Fashion

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Safe skin care during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Creative ways to turn your regular clothes into maternity fashion
Reviewed by Marcella Gates, Director of Content Operations
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Can you get a piercing while pregnant?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Cute maternity clothes ideas for every pregnancy body type
Reviewed by Marcella Gates, Director of Content Operations
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How do maternity clothing sizes work?
Reviewed by Amy Cassell, Editor
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Maternity and nursing bras: Everything you need to know
Reviewed by Marcella Gates, Director of Content Operations
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How to feel beautiful during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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How can I safely get rid of excess body hair when I'm pregnant?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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7 little ways to celebrate yourself while pregnant
Reviewed by Nicole Taylor, M.D., PMH-C, perinatal psychiatrist
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Maternity clothes: Your complete guide
Reviewed by Marcella Gates, Director of Content Operations
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Maternity photoshoot ideas and tips
By Lucy Robinson
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Creative ways to find affordable maternity clothes
Reviewed by Amy Cassell, Editor
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How to extend your clothes during pregnancy
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Emotional Life

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How to cope with gender disappointment
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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How I managed my anxiety during pregnancy after miscarriage and loss
Reviewed by Nicole Taylor, M.D., PMH-C, perinatal psychiatrist
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Tired of being pregnant? You're not alone
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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Ways to honor a baby who dies in pregnancy or infancy
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
Depression during pregnancy quiz
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Stress during pregnancy
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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'I'm pregnant and don't want my family to know when I go into labor. Is that horrible?'
By Olivia DeLong
A woman with her hands on her face, looking sadly out a window.
How to cope with pregnancy loss
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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What it means to have a rainbow baby
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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'I blew up at my MIL for announcing my pregnancy on Facebook before I did. Was I in the wrong?'
Reviewed by Nicole Taylor, M.D., PMH-C, perinatal psychiatrist
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Depression and anxiety during pregnancy
Reviewed by Jeannette Lager, M.D., MPH, ob-gyn

Latest in your life

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Everything you need to know about working while pregnant
Reviewed by Maggie Panos, writer and editor
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Safe skin care during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A pink macaroon with a bite out of it, revealing a blue interior
How to cope with gender disappointment
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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How much can you lift while pregnant?
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
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'I blew up at my MIL for announcing my pregnancy on Facebook before I did. Was I in the wrong?'
Reviewed by Nicole Taylor, M.D., PMH-C, perinatal psychiatrist
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'I'm pregnant and don't want my family to know when I go into labor. Is that horrible?'
By Olivia DeLong
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Maternity leave: A guide for expecting moms
Reviewed by Michelle Harris, fact-checker
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Paternity leave: A guide for fathers and partners
Reviewed by Michelle Harris, fact-checker

Community

  • February 2025 Birth Club
    Pregnancy later in life
    By ShannonN02
    I am 37 years old and I'm pregnant for the first time in my life at this far along. I am at 7 weeks I believe. I havent been to confirm with doctor yet at 8 weeks ultrasound so for now it's just an assumption. But just curious, why am I so touchy, moody, negative all the time and it's almost uncontr
    06-25-24 by ShannonN02
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  • May 2024 Birth Club
    Not depressed but starting to feel sad. Can anyone else relate?
    By LittleWing320
    My pregnancy was really hard and not enjoyable and now my postpartum recovery is looking like it's going the same way. I just want to enjoy my time off with my baby but life keeps life-ing.
    05-29-24 by Citronkitty
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  • July 2023 Birth Club
    Sexlife
    By SukoonAgr
    Ladies, how is sex life post pregnancy and delivery? Anyone experiencing an emotional turmoil to even think about it?
    02-07-24 by Itskittens
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