Pregnancy

Baby names. Morning sickness. Fertility issues. And so much more. We cover important pregnancy topics that provide information for moms and moms-to-be of all stripes. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, a little extra help never hurt anyone. It takes a village, after all.

25 of the Most Heavenly, Sacred, & Biblical Boy Names in the World Today

25 of the Most Heavenly, Sacred, & Biblical Boy Names in the World Today

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If you’re looking for Biblical boy names to consider for your little one, then you’ve come to the right place! The Bible is one of the most important books of literature in the western world today – and it has been for more than 3,000 years, with most scholars dating the earliest writings as far back as 1450 to 1400 BC.  During that time, the Bible has played an enormous role in how most of us live, act, think, and behave.  If you don’t believe me, just look at the role the Old Testament and New Testament have played in shaping family life and family values, particularly in societies with strong Judeo-Christian influences.  RELATED: 25 Underrated Baby Names from the Bible That Deserve Praise For example, the Bible stresses the importance of teaching children about faith, ethics, and the principles of right and wrong from a young age through Bible study, prayer, and participation in religious services.  This is evident in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV), which states:  “These commands that I give today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you […]

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Steph Curry Baby Name Ideas for Parents Who Want to Honor His Legacy

Steph Curry Baby Name Ideas for Parents Who Want to Honor His Legacy

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Looking for some Steph Curry baby name ideas? Well, you’re in luck – because we have plenty of them! Congratulations are in order for one of the NBA’s biggest power couples – Stephen and Ayesha Curry. The duo recently welcomed their fourth child (second son) and we couldn’t be any happier for them.  Ayesha announced the pregnancy in March while promoting her new movie with Lindsay Lohan.  “We just felt like someone was missing,” Ayesha said at the time. “I’d be loading up the car, or setting the dinner table, and I’d be like, ‘I feel like we shouldn’t call it at three.’ And he was like, ‘Music to my ears.’” RELATED: 20 Unique Baby Names for Boys Despite their first three children each being born in the month of July (the same month they got married back in 2011), their latest newborn decided to make a much earlier entrance – May 11, to be exact.  Steph and Ayesha confirmed as much in a joint Instagram post two weeks later.  “Our sweet baby boy decided to make an early arrival!! He’s doing great and we are finally settling in at home as a family of 6! So grateful!” they wrote

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20 Surprising Facts About Pregnancy You Probably Didn't Know

20 Surprising Facts About Pregnancy You Probably Didn’t Know

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Ask any mother, and they’ll tell you the same exact thing – all the preparation in the world wouldn’t be enough to prepare you for what a 40-week pregnancy and a lifetime of motherhood have in store for you.  It’s as unique an experience as you’re going to get in life.  Even those who have experienced a pregnancy before have no real way of knowing what to expect once that baby bump starts to grow – especially since every pregnancy comes with its fair share of surprises.  RELATED: Tips to Help with Morning Sickness: Advice from Pediatrician Dr. Tiffany Fischman And those surprises are what make each pregnancy such a beautiful experience.  Today, we’re going to highlight some of those surprising facts about pregnancy that most expecting mothers either aren’t aware of or aren’t prepared for – let’s see how many times we can blow your mind! Facts About Pregnancy That Might Surprise You According to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), 134.3 million babies were born worldwide in 2023 – and 3.7 million of those babies were born in the United States, alone.  Roughly two-thirds of those mothers are between the ages of 25 and 34.  But

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Pregnancy Pillows: What Are They & Do They Work?

Pregnancy Pillows: What Are They & Do They Work?

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There’s no better way to end a night or start a morning than with some good ol’ quality sleep – and I’d like to place a strong emphasis on the word ‘quality,’ especially for all you soon-to-be mothers out there.  Without quality sleep each and every night, your body won’t have an opportunity to refresh, revitalize, restore, replenish, and rejuvenate itself after a long day – which isn’t healthy for you or the incoming baby.  So, why is quality sleep so hard to obtain during pregnancy?  RELATED: 10 Game-Changing Pillows From Amazon to Upgrade Your Sleep Experience Well, as most of us know, the female body undergoes a series of profound transformations to support the growing life within. While these changes are a vital aspect of the circle of life, they do have a downside. Hormonal imbalances, back pain, leg cramps, frequent urination, stress, anxiety, and difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position all converge to make good, quality, restful sleep seem like a distant dream. So, what can pregnant women do to counter this?   Everyone is unique and will respond differently to different things, but most mothers agree that pregnancy pillows are a lifesaver come nighttime – and that’s especially

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Hilary Duff Sends Relatable Open Letter to ‘Friends’ While She Remains Heavily Pregnant

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Hilary Duff has a message for her friends as she nears the end of her fourth pregnancy. Several days ago, Duff posted a photo of herself getting acupuncture, as well as several other photos of her “slow week.” In the caption, Duff admitted she was “gently trying to give baby the eviction notice.” Duff and her husband, singer Matthew Koma announced they were pregnant in their Christmas card in December 2023. This is their third child together, Duff’s fourth overall. In the comments section, many fellow moms shared their own stories of giving birth after their respective due dates. “Most of mine wait until after the due date, there was one that came on her due date hours before she was to be induced. Good luck,” one commenter wrote. “As a midwife- You have got this,” another commenter added. “Your body knew how to grow your baby and it knows how to birth it! You have a sweet family. Not long now till baby is in your arms. You look beautiful!!!” And although Duff was honest about her desire to “evict” her growing babe, she had to issue a statement to her followers days later. “Hi friends,” Duff wrote on

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Opens Up About the ‘Awful’ Moment a Nurse Recognized Her During Labor

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While talking with famed cook Ina Garten on her podcast Wiser Than Me, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus opened up about her unusual birth experience when she was pregnant with her now 30-year-old son Henry. During their discussion, Ina and Julia talked about everything from the kitchen to their respective home lives. Towards the end of their conversation, Julia asked Ina about her decision not to have children despite marrying her husband when she was just 20. Ina said the decision to not have kids wasn’t a difficult decision at all. “No, it wasn’t any struggle at all,” Ina admitted. “I had no interest in having children.” Ina continued, saying, “I had a terrible childhood. It was nothing I wanted to recreate. I think now looking back I might say I see my friends with their children and I understand what it could be but when I was 20 I didn’t want anything to do with it.” Ina admitted her beloved husband Jeffrey would have been “a great parent” and probably “would have loved having children” but he wanted Ina to be happy more. For most of the decisions Ina made in her life, she admitted she never looked back. That’s when

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Kelly Clarkson Breaks Down Talking About Her Difficult Pregnancies With Hillary Clinton

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Kelly Clarkson broke down on her show while talking with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Clinton was the latest guest to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show. During their on-camera conversation, the two women got on the topic of pregnancy and Arizona Supreme Court’s near-total abortion ban. While discussing the sensitive topics, Clarkson opened up about how hard both of her pregnancies were. As the singer/talk show host revealed, she was “hospitalized” during both pregnancies. In fact, Clarkson said her pregnancy with her son was so difficult “I mean, literally, I asked God, this is a real thing, ‘to just take me and my son,’ in the hospital the second time because I was like, it’s the worst thing.”  Clarkson then got emotional. “I didn’t know I’d get emotional, sorry.” That’s when Clinton told her “it’s okay. You’re speaking for so many. You’re speaking for literally millions of women in our country and around the world.” “It, um, it was just the worst,” Clarkson continued after composing herself. “To make someone go through that — whew.” The singer continued saying “it was my decision” to have children “and I’m so glad I did. I love my babies. But to make

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Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena Announce Their Daughter Was Stillborn: ‘We may never get answers’

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Former child stars turned husband and wife, Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena, have shared some heartbreaking news. (Warning: This article discusses pregnancy and child loss.) On April 15, Alexa and Carlos shared a joint statement announcing their daughter, Indy, was stillborn. “There are never the right words to say when it comes to loss,” the couple began their statement shared on Instagram. “After a beautiful and peaceful delivery our daughter ‘Indy’ was born at rest. It has been a painful journey. But in the pain we have found peace. God continues to comfort and hold us in his arms,” they continued. Alexa and Carlos wrote that it has been the prayers they’ve received from within their support system “have been so sustaining in this difficult season.” Adding that their daughter “has already changed our lives in so many ways.” Indy was the couple’s fourth child. “She was absolutely beautiful. And look just like daddy. Dark hair and all.” “Grief has come to us in waves. Moments of feeling blessed by just getting a moment with her.” Alexa and Carlos admitted they “can’t understand why things like this happen and we may never get answers.” “Indy Rex PenaVega, you completely changed

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Brittney Griner Makes Huge Announcement 16 Months After Being Released from Russian Prison

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A little more than a year after Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison, Brittney and wife Cherelle Griner are sharing some exciting news. On April 14, Brittney and Cherelle took to Instagram to share a joint statement and a happy one at that. Brittney and Cherelle will be parents in just three months time. “Can’t believe we’re less than three months away from meeting our favorite human being,” the couple wrote alongside the hashtags, “Baby Griner coming soon. July 2024.” The exciting announcement was paired with a photo of Brittney and Cherellee’s growing baby bump holding hands with a series of sonogram pictures close by.  Many of their famous friends commented their congratulatory messages in the comments section. This news comes 16 months after Griner was reunited with Cherelle and family after being detained in a Russian prison for 10 months. Brittney Griner was arrested after hash oil was discovered in the luggage Brittney was traveling through a Russian airport with. “It feels so good to be home! The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn. I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped

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Jill Duggar Announces Her Daughter Was Stillborn at Four Months: ‘We Couldn’t Wait to Meet Our Baby’

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Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband Derick Dillard have made a heartbreaking announcement. (Warning: This post discusses pregnancy and child loss.) On Instagram just moments ago, the parents of three revealed that Jill was pregnant and due in August 2024. Sadly, their daughter, Isla Marie Dillard, was stillborn at four months. “From the moment we found out we were pregnant, we couldn’t wait to meet our baby. Isla was much loved from the start, and her 3 big brothers were so excited to introduce her to their world,” Jill wrote on Instagram. Jill continued, saying she and Derek “appreciate your prayers as we continue to grieve and heal from the loss of our little Isla Marie.” Alongside their joint statement, Jill Duggar Dillard shared a photo of herself and Derek leaning on each other looking down at a tiny pink knitted hat. RELATED: Jill Duggar Dillard Using Her Anger to Advocate for Other Victims of Sexual Abuse Their followers shared their prayers and expressed their sorrows in the comments section of the post. This is a developing report. 

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Kourtney Kardashian Says She ‘Pounded’ a Glass of Her Own Breast Milk Because She ‘Feels Sick’: Does That Work?

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While breast milk is nutritional for babies, Dr. Sarah Steele of Queen Mary University of London once wrote in a 2015 study that “human breast milk is not delivering the nutritional benefit it touts online” for adults. However, as Kourtney Kardashian shared while laying sick in bed, she just drank a glass of her own breast milk. “I just pounded a glass of breast milk because I feel sick,” the reality star wrote. Goodnight!” But does that work? Dr. Christine Greves, an OB/GYN at the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women and Babies, told NBC 10 “Never ever do I want to shame anyone for doing what they think is best for their body.”  However, as Dr. Greves continued, “as far as people drinking breast milk, this is something we don’t have studies on, so I can’t say whether it’s good or it’s bad.” She did however bring up the 2015 study mentioned above. RELATED: New Bill Regarding Air Travel With Breast Milk Introduced After Nursing Netflix Star Goes Viral At Airport As the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine reports, “no scientific study has evidenced that direct adult consumption of human milk for medicinal properties offers anything more

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