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What's the NT scan?

An NT scan, or nuchal translucency is a super common screening test that happens in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will give you an abdominal ultrasound to measure the siz...

When should I worry about abdominal cramps?

Stomach pain + abdominal cramping is totally normal during pregnancy and can be linked to everything from contractions to gas! At every stage and trimester, a whole new slew of culprits show up as ...

How do I choose prenatal vitamins?

Prenatal vitamins are a non-negotiable when it comes to prenatal care. They’re stocked full of vitamins + nutrients that are essential for healthy fetus development, like folic acid, calcium and ir...

What are these dark splotches on my face?

Your skin’s going to do a lot of funky sh*t during pregnancy. Some good, some err…splotchy! If you’re experiencing sudden dark splotches all over your face, you’ve got the “mask of pregnancy,” or, ...

How do I prevent stretch marks?

We prefer the term “Warrior Marks” or “Mama Marks.” After all, if you have stretch marks from pregnancy, why not rock them with pride?! But we get it. Sometimes you’re just trying to maintain that ...

What's up with heartburn?

Are you still feeling Taco Tuesday on Wednesday morning? Do you find that you can’t leave home without a roll of Tums? Don’t stress. Heartburn is a super common issue during pregnancy. It has nothi...

Why do I have excessive saliva?

It’s totally normal to have more saliva while you’re pregnant. It’s called ptyalism, or sialorrhea, and the condition won’t affect your baby. Normally, your salivary glands produce about 1 1/2 q...

What's my Rh status and why does it matter?

The Rh factor is a protein found on the surface of red blood cells. Most people who have the Rh factor are Rh-positive. Those who do not have the Rh factor are Rh-negative. At some point in your ea...

Why am I having such mood swings?

You’re bloated, you’re stressed + you’re shouldering ALL the burden of bringing new life into this world. One minute you’re full of unbridled joy, and the next minute you want to toss a chair at yo...

Why am I constipated?

Constipation is one of those rarely-discussed symptoms of pregnancy that affects just about everyone. It’s thought to be a result of hormones that relax the intestinal muscle + make food and waste ...