Life during pregnancy

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Products to avoid while pregnant

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Traveling while pregnant

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Choosing a bottle for baby

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Connective Matters: About your Heart

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Prenatal colostrum collection

Every baby is a new dance partner

Breastfeeding gave me a sense of peace and connection to my babies

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Preterm birth: avoidable for you and your baby

Dear Ovia, How to deal with my mother-in-law?

Dear Ovia, Will we still have time for each other?

Dear Ovia, How to get my partner involved in baby preparations?

Breaking down BMI

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Interested in prenatal yoga? Start here

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Prenatal exercise & movement FAQ

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Navigating pregnancy in a bigger body with a history of disordered eating

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How to manage anxiety about labor and motherhood

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How to take care of your mental health during pregnancy

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Managing your prenatal mental health if you’ve experienced a loss before

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How to cope with a challenging pregnancy

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The truth about food allergies and pregnancy

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Birth certifications and second parent adoption

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What is the pelvic floor?

5 ways to spend your birthday pregnant

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Birth plans: delivery environment, pain management, and more

10 interesting facts about breastfeeding

8 ways to prepare yourself for breastfeeding success

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Combining formula and breastfeeding

Fun ways to reveal Baby’s sex

6 reasons why you should write a birth plan

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Stressless Fest recap

Pastry chef, Lindsay and her family

Meet bake-at-home mom, Lindsay Morrison

Mom and baby

How much does it cost to have a baby?

Baby care in the first week: the (not so) basics

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33 weeks pregnant

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32 weeks pregnant

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31 weeks pregnant

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30 weeks pregnant

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29 weeks pregnant

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28 weeks pregnant

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27 weeks pregnant

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25 weeks pregnant

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24 weeks pregnant

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22 weeks pregnant

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21 weeks pregnant

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20 weeks pregnant

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19 weeks pregnant

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18 weeks pregnant

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17 weeks pregnant

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15 weeks pregnant

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13 weeks pregnant

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7 weeks pregnant

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6 weeks pregnant

9 self-care essentials for today and every day

5 ways your whole family can find some calm 

6 easy, meaningful ways to celebrate your mom if you’re apart

COVID-19, postpartum, and breastfeeding: Your questions answered

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37 weeks pregnant

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35 weeks pregnant

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34 weeks pregnant

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26 weeks pregnant

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23 weeks pregnant

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16 weeks pregnant

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12 weeks pregnant

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11 weeks pregnant

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10 weeks pregnant

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9 weeks pregnant

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8 weeks pregnant

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5 weeks pregnant

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4 weeks pregnant

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3 weeks pregnant

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2 weeks pregnant

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1 week pregnant

celebrating Black birth workers of the past

Celebrating Black birth workers of the past

Seven doulas you should know

For Black families, change is coming one doula at a time

Women’s history through her healthcare

Women’s history through her healthcare

Four midwives you should know

Meet 4 midwives dedicated to evolving the Black maternal landscape

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What you need to know about iron-deficiency anemia

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Are there any complications of a molar pregnancy?

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All Your FMLA and Maternity Leave Questions Answered

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Packing a delivery bag

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Sweet, simple, shareable: special ways to announce your pregnancy on social media

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Maintaining healthy relationships

Forgetfulness when pregnant

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Signs that your baby is hungry (and full!)

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Registry checklist: Just what do you need?

Baby's room

Outfitting baby’s room: Everything you need – Part two: The extras

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Your guide to breast pumps

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Staying safe at work during pregnancy

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Inducing lactation in the non-gestational parent for LGBTQ couples

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Parental leave for non-genetic parents

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Telling family and friends about your pregnancy

Mocktails during pregnancy

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Mindful pregnancy and delivery

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Unexpected costs of having a baby

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Making new friends during pregnancy: mom group 101

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Bringing Baby home from the hospital

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Breast milk storage basics

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Prepare finances for parenthood: new baby, new expenses

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Relationships during pregnancy

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Outfitting baby’s room: Everything you need – Part three: Where to get the goods

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7 creative ways to document your pregnancy

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Hair and nail care during pregnancy

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Baby’s first minutes

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Questions to consider before introducing baby to your pet

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Maintaining boundaries during pregnancy

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Getting back to work after having a baby

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Preparing friends and family for Baby

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What I bought for my fourth baby (and what I didn’t)

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Budgeting for baby: From childcare to college, the items you should plan for now

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Playing music to Baby

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Talking to Baby

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Fatigue and exhaustion when pregnant

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Preparing for parenthood: getting your partner ready for baby

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Responding to unwanted belly rubs

Rules for pets during pregnancy

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Preparing kids for a new baby

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When everyone’s drinking but you’re expecting: tips for keeping your pregnancy a secret in boozy social situations

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Planning parental leave: Q and A

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Family life during pregnancy

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Early signs of pregnancy

Mother breastfeeding baby

An intro to breastfeeding

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Preparing your nursery for multiples

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What does breastfeeding feel like?

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The hospital stay: real advice on what to expect from other moms who’ve been there

How to manage working from home

Newly pregnant? Everything you need to know

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Keeping your newborn safe from whooping cough

What exactly is the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) for birth control?

Pacifiers for Baby

Maternity bras: staying supported

How a doula can support you during pregnancy and postpartum

Continuing to breastfeed when going back to work

I couldn’t produce enough milk, but I am not a failure: What I wish I knew about breastfeeding when I was struggling to feed my babies 

How you can get more milk when you pump

7 tips for bottle feeding

Breast pump cleaning guidelines

5 pumping tips for working moms

The self-care you need when breastfeeding

Why it’s normal to have complicated feelings about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding tips for the vegetarian mom

A breastfeeding journey

Lactation consultants: what they do and how they can help

5 positions every breastfeeding mom should try

Getting your newborn to latch on

How to find a supportive breastfeeding community

Breast pain while breastfeeding: What’s normal and when to get help

Breastfeeding benefits for you and your baby

How breast milk changes as your baby grows

How often should a baby breastfeed?

The two-month baby checkup: A play-by-play guide

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Pregnancy relaxation techniques: keeping it calm

Your baby’s name is just a swipe away!

Recognizing unsafe relationships

Simple ways to make your Mother’s Day special 

How to actually get alone time when home with kids 

Your guide to working from home with kids

Staying connected with your partner

How friends and family can help out, even when apart

Babymoons: like a honeymoon with a bump

Things to do in the last weeks of pregnancy

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Flying during pregnancy: everything you need to know

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Hosting a gender neutral baby shower

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Date night ideas for expecting couples

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Baby shower planning

Practical ideas for the baby shower list

Top baby shower games

Having fun during pregnancy

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Hiding your early pregnancy

The top baby names of 2018

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The writing on the wall: what to do about your baby’s legal name

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Popular baby names and their meanings

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Baby names we wish were still popular

Matching names for multiples

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Birth announcements

How to build a maternity wardrobe you love: Yes, it really is possible!

Adoption and the office: How to talk about – and celebrate – it

How to be a more confident parent

All about colostrum

A guide to cloth diapers

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Parent names for same-sex couples: What should baby call you?  

Yes, you can job hunt while pregnant

Myths and facts about WIC

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What we can do about the bump bias: Ovia co-founder Gina Nebesar on pregnancy discrimination at work

Feeding your baby in the NICU

Take all the time you can: the importance of parental leave for non-birthing parents

Newborn formula vs. regular formula

Tips for the big drive home

Diaper bag essentials

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The costs of having a baby

Normal newborn behaviors

Short-term disability for maternity leave in the US

Baby naming strategies

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A parent by any name: Parenting titles in LGBTQ families

Feeding your newborn: Baby’s gotta eat

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Changing table must-haves

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How to baby-proof your life

Second time parents: twice around the block

8 tools for the perfect mocktail

Things to re-use for baby number two (or three, four, or more)

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First time parents: helpful tips