The journey to pregnancy looks different for everyone. If yours involves months or even years of in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), or surrogacy, congratulations on making your dream…
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The guests have departed. The punch bowl is empty. And all the thoughtful baby gifts are unwrapped. Now it’s time to get your baby shower thank you notes ready. Thank…
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Hooray, you have a baby on the way! Whether your at-home pregnancy test revealed the news or you received the call about your adoption going through, you’ll want to start…
Women’s bodies are nothing short of miraculous! Growing, birthing, and sustaining another human being is a prime example. If your partner or someone special you know is expecting a baby…
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When to Announce a Pregnancy: Figuring Out What’s Best for You
by Joy Editorsby Joy EditorsKey Takeaway Medical professionals generally advise parents-to-be to wait until the end of the first trimester before announcing a pregnancy, since it marks the point when the potential for a…