Many women second guess pregnancy tests and want confirmation before they really believe that they’re pregnant. Often they’ll post a photo of their pregnancy test in a parenting forum or group. Often these photos will have an item sitting on…
First Trimester
Does Two Heartbeats Mean Twins?
Hearing your baby’s heartbeat is an exciting time for moms-to-be and the exhilaration and nervousness mounts when your appointment is nearing. If you hear two heartbeats, it does not necessarily mean you are having twins, however. It might mean that,…
Will an Eclipse or Blood Moon Hurt My Baby? | Wearing Red
There are a range of old tales about the impact of the moon on pregnant women. Some include warnings that women must wear metal, a safety pin or the color red during an eclipse or blood moon. No, an eclipse…
What Does Pregnancy Feel Like at 2 Weeks?
In medical terminology, 2 weeks pregnant is the approximate day on which you conceive your baby. In other words, two weeks pregnant is the approximate day on which a woman has sex and the sperm begin the journey to fertilise…
What is Baby Dust or Sticky Dust?
If you’ve spent even a short amount of time in a pregnancy forum or Facebook group, you’ve likely run into a wide range of acronyms and terminologies relating to pregnancy, babies, relatives, other members and birth. Both Baby Dust and…
40 Tips to Help you Overcome Pregnancy Needle Phobia
I’ve always hated needles, but something about being pregnant made the fear even worse. Between blood tests, vaccinations, and hospital visits, I found myself dreading appointments for days in advance. I started looking for anything that could help me cope…