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Goodbye morning sickness, and hello second trimester! These next three months will likely be a welcome change after all those lousy trips to the bathroom and overwhelming exhaustion. While you’re probably reveling in your newfound energy, pregnancy always manages to throw you a few curve balls. Luckily, these memes are the perfect pick-me-up. Getting to announce your pregnancy at last. Image: GIPHYWhen you finally get back your energy… Image: GIPHY…and your appetite....

The breast milk the baby gets at the beginning of a feeding session is called the “foremilk,” which is more watery and high in volume but low in fat. As the feeding progresses, the fat content of the milk rises steadily as the volume decreases. The milk near the end of the feeding is low in volume but high in fat and is called the “hindmilk.” While there are two different names for the two types of milk, there’s no magic moment when foremilk becomes hindmilk....

This guest blog post was written by Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance expert, TV personality, and author of When She Makes More: 10 Rules for Breadwinning Women As a breadwinning mom-to-be (6 weeks left and counting…!) I’ve naturally begun to experience minor panic attacks, as I wonder how I’ll ever be able to maintain my career and income, be a loving wife and keep my house in order while tending to our new, wonderful family addition....

It’s totally normal that twins fight. After all, wouldn’t you get annoyed at someone you were with almost 24/7? But you can do some things to prevent some of the clashes. In the playroom Create separate play stations in your home, so each twin can have something he can be doing without getting in the other’s way. (One can play with building blocks while the other toots around the train track, for example....

Don’t you wish your kids could understand just how much you love them? As parents, we know that even though our children sometimes drive us crazy, we love them unconditionally. But do they know that? Every child wants a specific blend of attention and affection from their loved ones. Gary Chapman, PhD, who is best known for his bestselling book, The 5 Love Languages, has a theory that all people express and feel love in the same five ways: Acts of service, gifts, physical touch, quality time and words of affirmation....

“Showing” later doesn’t usually have anything to do with baby’s size. As long as your OB says your pregnancy is on track, there’s no need to worry if you’re not showing yet in your second trimester. (At your appointment, your doctor feels the size of your uterus—it’ll be about one and a half inches below your belly button by the end of the month.) Some women just pop out sooner than others....

You may start noticing that you’re standing or sitting differently in your second trimester. That’s because, as baby grows, the rest of your body shifts to make room for your growing belly (and the added weight!). Your lower back will gradually start to curve more, and your shoulders may also move back a bit to make up for your shifting center of gravity and enlarging uterus. Plus, late in pregnancy, the abdominal muscles of some women separate, which can lead to a change in posture....

It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed with all the things you have to do to prepare for baby. From decorating the nursery to packing your hospital bag to finding a pediatrician, there’s a lot to cover. And with all those pregnancy hormones coursing through your body it’s especially easy to freak out. But before you do, know this—there’s only a small group of things that absolutely must be done before baby arrives....

Every pregnant mom knows she should be popping prenatal vitamins. For years, doctors and experts have been encouraging moms-to-be to take them, often before they even conceive. But, she might not be aware of exactly what are the benefits of prenatal vitamins—or their side effects. In this article: What are prenatal vitamins? Prenatal vitamins ingredients list Benefits of prenatal vitamins Prenatal vitamins side effects What Are Prenatal Vitamins? Prenatal vitamins are multivitamins that include a variety of vitamins and minerals....

To express milk manually, start by placing your fingers and thumb on your breast. Fingers should be about an inch below your nipple; thumb about an inch above your nipple. Next, use them to press your breast tissue back toward your chest wall, and then roll them forward to squeeze out the milk. (Try not to slide or move your fingers, just press and roll.) Milk can spray in all directions, so try aiming into a bowl or coffee mug for collection (or a towel or sink, if you aren’t saving the milk for baby)....

Researchers just discovered a substance that protects against preterm labor — and your body naturally produces it. The team at UT Southwestern Medical Center identified hyaluronon (HA) as the protective substance. And while it’s found in tissue throughout your body — in your skin, joints and even eyes — it doesn’t guarantee a full-term labor; it only protects against premature births caused by infection. “We found that HA is required to allow the epithelial lining of the reproductive tract to serve as the first line of defense against bacterial infections,” says senior author Dr....

When you have a baby, you’re never going to be as well-rested as you were at pretty much any other time in your life. While most parents are okay with that for a while, there comes a point where you’re ready for some solid sleep already. Unfortunately, many babies are just fine with waking up during the night until you teach them otherwise. That’s why many parents turn to the Ferber method, a form of sleep training that encourages babies to sleep through the night....

As every parent knows, few things are more excruciating than seeing your child in pain. It’s not surprising, then, that once teething starts, parents instinctively reach for something—anything—that appears to safely bring baby back to his giggly, gurgly self again. Which is precisely why homeopathic teething tablets, as fringe-y as they may seem, have attracted many a frazzled parent, or at least sparked their curiosity. But they may not be as safe as they seem....

Serophene, better known by the drug name clomiphene, or Clomid), is one of the most commonly prescribed fertility medications. It has a long track record and has been in use for more than 40 years to help women who aren’t ovulating on their own pop out an egg. It works in a similar way to the hormone estrogen, which causes eggs to develop and be released. Clomiphene is taken as a pill, usually for five days starting on the fifth day of your cycle (with day 1 being the first day of your period)....

A little over two years ago, I set out to breastfeed my first born. I couldn’t ask my mother for advice because when my mom had me, breastfeeding was not the norm. There was a lack of education on the benefits of breast milk, and many were considered “poor” if they breastfed because people assumed they couldn’t afford formula. So with no lessons to be passed down, I wanted to ensure I was educated and prepared....

July fourth is a holiday weekend typically filled with cookouts, themed outfits, beach hangs—and this year many sales. While the holiday weekend might be over, several of these sales are still going on—but only for a limited time. Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite sales extending past the long weekend. Maisonette The popular kids’ online marketplace offers chic clothing, toys, gear and more. Now through July 6, the brand is offering their Summer Splash sale, with up to 25 percent off on brands like Stella Cove, Pearl Street Swim, Submarine Surf and more at Maisonette....

It seems like just yesterday everyone finally stopped asking about your newborn’s Apgar score. Do they really have to get started on baby percentiles too? Could we just give the kid a break? Besides, it’s silly to compare scores. Unlike with SAT scores, a higher, say, baby height percentile doesn’t necessarily mean she’s better off than a baby with a lower one. A higher number is just a number, and a number by itself isn’t very interesting....

Exercise has long been proven to improve physical and mental health—but finding the motivation to hit the gym can be hard during pregnancy. After all, a growing baby brings many changes to your body and mood, like morning sickness, heartburn and sleep deprivation. But as hard as it may be, numerous studies have shown the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. Below, experts walk us through why it’s important to make prenatal exercise a priority when you can....

A good swing will give you options. Rock baby from side to side, backwards and forwards, up and down. The Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Smart Connect has those features, plus some other bells and whistles, creating the ultimate baby swing experience. WHAT WE LOVE With six swing speeds and both a side-to-side and head-to-toe option, you’ll find a motion baby loves The Smart Connect app lets you switch things up from your smartphone—in case baby’s fallen asleep and you want to avoid waking him up Pre-loaded with 16 songs, three nature sounds and a light-up birdie mobile, you can keep baby stimulated when he’s up for it Convert it to a rocker for two additional motions...

During pregnancy, it’s very normal to need to use the restroom many, many times a day. In fact, you’ll probably experience frequent urination almost from the very beginning of your pregnancy—but that doesn’t mean it should be painful. We can all agree that there isn’t a lot that’s super-comfortable while expecting, but painful urination during pregnancy could signal a problem. Luckily, it’s a pretty easy fix, especially if your pain when peeing during pregnancy points to a urinary tract infection (which up to 7 percent of pregnant women experience)....