Tag: pregnancy journey
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Your Baby’s Expected Arrival is July 15
Read more If you want to recalculate your due date or just get more insights, feel free to explore our tools. The countdown is on, and whether you’re eager or nervous, this time is all about preparation. Your Pregnancy Journey So Far Your timeline looks a little something like this: 1st Trimester: From October 8…
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Understanding the Emotional Toll of Secondary Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, my OB-GYN introduced me to the term “secondary infertility” during a routine appointment. My partner and I felt prepared to expand our family two years ago, filled with hope and anticipation for baby number two. However, each passing month has transformed our initial excitement into anxiety and heartache,…
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Mom Shares Inspiring Home Birth Experience to Empower Others to Embrace Fearless Birthing
Get Pregnant Fast This incredible mom chose to forgo a hospital birth for her second child, believing that a home birth would better suit her needs. Marissa Collins felt that delivering her son in a natural setting would provide a more comfortable environment for both her and her baby. In a post shared by a…
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Labor Nurse Assists Mother in Delivering Her Baby at Target
Get Pregnant Fast A trip for nursing bras turned into an unforgettable experience for one mom when she unexpectedly went into labor at Target. In an extraordinary twist of fate, a labor nurse from a nearby hospital was present and stepped in to assist with the delivery. Talk about an unforgettable Target run! We previously…
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Why Pregnancy Can Be Incredibly Exhausting
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Collins Updated: March 18, 2020 Originally Published: March 2, 2018 When I was six months pregnant with my youngest child, staying awake past 7:30 PM felt like an impossible feat. After tucking my other two kids in bed, I would slip into my cozy robe, wrap up in a blanket,…
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Delivering the Placenta: What to Expect During Placenta Delivery
Read more Congratulations! You’ve done the hard work of bringing your little one into the world, and now there’s just one last step to complete: delivering the placenta. While it may feel a bit anticlimactic (after all, it’s just a placenta), this stage of labor is quite significant and holds symbolic meaning for many. During…
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14 Stunning Plus-Size Maternity Photos to Inspire Your Journey
Read more Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, filled with joy and new beginnings. However, many expectant mothers may feel self-conscious about how their bodies are changing. As one member of the ModernFamilyBlog community shared, “I’m worried I won’t feel comfortable enough to take bump photos or have a maternity shoot.” In response, fellow plus-size parents…
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Your Baby’s Expected Arrival Date is September 2
Pregnancy Journey Overview Your Pregnancy Timeline: 1st Trimester: November 26 to February 24 2nd Trimester: February 25 to June 23 3rd Trimester: June 3 to September 2 Read more Did you know that only about 5% of babies arrive on their exact due date? A typical pregnancy lasts anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, which…
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18 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby’s Growth and Your Changing Body
Read more As you reach the 18-week mark in your pregnancy, you may feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. It’s an incredible time as your baby continues to develop rapidly inside you. Your Baby’s Development at 18 Weeks At this stage, your baby is about the size of a cucumber, measuring approximately 5.5 inches…