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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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How do maternity clothing sizes work?
Reviewed by Amy Cassell, Editor
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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 to feel beautiful during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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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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Maternity clothes: Your complete guide
Reviewed by Marcella Gates, Director of Content Operations
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Maternity photoshoot ideas and tips
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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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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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Tired of being pregnant? You're not alone
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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Stress during pregnancy
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
Depression during pregnancy quiz
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Ways to honor a baby who dies in pregnancy or infancy
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
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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'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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'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

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Traveling while pregnant: Your complete guide
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Working while pregnant: Tips for the third trimester
Reviewed by Marcella Gates, Director of Content Operations
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7 little ways to celebrate yourself while pregnant
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What it means to have a rainbow baby
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Community

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    By PickledCarrot in April 2022 Birth Club
    My sex life has definitely declined during pregnancy with all the fatigue, nausea, and scare of bleeding. Are others the same?
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      Anyone used Barley Life before?  I think it is a great product, but just want to make sure it is safe during pregnancy.   Thanks!    
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      • Late in life pregnancy?
        By navyvetswife in August 2015 Birth Club
        I'm 33, and would love to hear from other late life pregnant ladies. I know as we get older it's harder on us to be pregnant. My personal story is this is my 8th pregnancy, and I have had 6 miscarriages. My daughter my first pregnancy is 11 and is the joy of my life. My husband and I just got mar
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