This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. The First Trimester The first trimester is unique, in that you aren’t pregnant for 2 weeks of it and may not feel symptoms for up to 6 weeks. ...
This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. Labor and Delivery Labor and delivery is the grand finale, and you’re almost there. After labor and delivery, you get to meet your baby for the first time. ...
Like many multi-child mothers with same sex children, I have my eye on a certain gender this pregnancy. While I’m not much for wives tales, one particular suggestion caught my more scientifically swayed side. It’s often said that depending on the sex of your unborn baby you will experience different pregnancy symptoms due to the ...
This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. The Second Trimester The second trimester is considered the ‘easiest’ of them because you tend to feel the best. Around 16 weeks your morning sickness will disappear and ...
This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. The Third Trimester Welcome to the home stretch! The third trimester begins at 27 weeks and ends with the birth of your baby. Lots of changes are still ...