Welcome to the Daily Mom Guide to Pregnancy!
Whether you are looking to become pregnant or are already in your first, second, or third trimester, the Daily Mom Guide to Pregnancy is the place to go for any information that you need throughout this wonderful time. You may have questions about what you are going through. You may need help with research regarding difficult decisions. Daily Mom is here to provide you with the answers you need. Congratulations during this wonderful time!
Hot Topics
Pregnancy has its ups and downs. It also has very controversial topics! Check out some topics that might be on your mind throughout these (sometimes long) 10 months.
The First Trimester
Finding out you are pregnant can bring on many questions and concerns. In this section, you will find some very important information about your first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
The Second and Third Trimester
You are well into your pregnancy and wondering what this new baby will be like. Will she have Mom’s eyes or Dad’s smile? While you are imagining these amazing things, remember that there are still things to do. Will you find out if it is boy or a girl? What do you need to pack for the hospital? Plan ahead and you will be so much more calm on the day that your baby boy or girl arrives!
Having a Healthy Pregnancy
You bought all the books and took all the classes about having a baby. Don’t forget that you are just as important as this baby. Make sure you are eating the right foods, taking the correct vitamins, and making time to exercise!
What to Wear
Maternity clothes have come a long way in the last decade. There are so many fashionable and fun things to wear to cover your bump! If you are all set with clothes during your pregnancy, think about nursing bras and what to wear after baby is here.
Photographing Your Pregnancy & Birth
You may feel like a photograph is the last thing you want, or you may be excited to show off your cute bump! Find out ways to pose and how to remember this special time with our photography section.
Preparing for Your Baby
It may feel exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming when you think about everything you need to do to prepare for having a baby. From bonding with your baby before birth to decorating the nursery, we have articles that will help you make these important decisions.
Buying for Baby
Baby showers, blessingways, registries, oh my! Now we are getting to the fun part of pregnancy. You probably have a ton of people asking what you want for the baby. Well, we are here to help you find some great items to buy for your baby.
Preparing Your Family
You already have one love of your life. Now, the second is going to be coming into the picture. How do you prepare your other child, your family, and even yourself? Find out ways to make this transition easier.
10 Books to Prepare your Child for a Sibling |
How to Prepare your Child for a Sibling |
Introducing your Dog to the New Baby |
Special Gifts to & from Baby |
10 Ways to Prepare for Two under Two |
Labor and Delivery
It is time. You have all the books read, the nursery is prepared, the baby essentials are bought – you have been waiting for this moment for 10 long months. It is finally here. You are ready to bring your baby into this world. Find out the things that you can expect in that exact moment and the moments that follow. Do you have a birth plan? Do you know what you want in a hospital? What should you bring with you? There are so many things that you will want to know before that first contraction!
Interviews
You may have heard things from other mothers before. This section looks at real-life parents that are in the spotlight. Find out that they have the same fears and joys!
We at Daily Mom are so excited to help you along this amazing journey. Congratulations on your time of trying to conceive or your actual pregnancy. It is an incredible time in your life, so enjoy it!