Pregnancy health
Early signs of pregnancy: 14 symptoms to look out for
From a missed period to sore breasts and nausea, here are the most common early signs of pregnancy, when they start, and when to take a test.
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Clear, kind and practical answers for every stage of pregnancy, from the first symptoms to your baby's first weeks at home.
Pregnancy health
Early signs of pregnancy: 14 symptoms to look out for
From a missed period to sore breasts and nausea, here are the most common early signs of pregnancy, when they start, and when to take a test.
Pregnancy health
Prenatal tests and scans: a trimester-by-trimester timeline
Every routine prenatal appointment, blood test and ultrasound in order, from your first visit to the 36-week GBS swab, with why each one matters.
Pregnancy health
Morning sickness: why it happens and 12 remedies that help
Why pregnancy nausea happens, how long morning sickness lasts, the remedies that help most, and when severe vomiting needs medical care.
Nutrition & diet
Pregnancy diet: what to eat and what to avoid
A simple guide to eating well in pregnancy: the nutrients that matter most each trimester, the foods to avoid, and easy meal ideas.
Nutrition & diet
Prenatal vitamins: what you need in each trimester
Which prenatal vitamins and supplements you need in pregnancy, when to start them, and how needs for folic acid, iron, vitamin D and DHA change by trimester.
Nutrition & diet
Caffeine during pregnancy: how much coffee is safe?
The safe caffeine limit in pregnancy is 200 mg a day. See how much caffeine is in coffee, tea, soda and chocolate, and tips for cutting back.
Fitness & wellbeing
8 safe pregnancy exercises for every trimester
Eight gentle, safe pregnancy exercises, from walking and Kegels to cat-cow and hip circles, with step-by-step instructions and how to adapt them each trimester.
Fitness & wellbeing
Stretch marks in pregnancy: causes, prevention and care
Why stretch marks appear in pregnancy, when they start, what actually helps, which creams are safe, and how they fade after birth.
Fitness & wellbeing
Pregnancy insomnia: why you can't sleep and what helps
Why sleep gets harder in pregnancy, the best sleeping positions for each trimester, and practical tips to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Preparing for baby
Hospital bag checklist: what to pack for labor and birth
The complete hospital bag checklist for labor and birth: what to pack for you, your baby and your birth partner, when to pack it, and what to leave at home.
Preparing for baby
Newborn essentials checklist: what you really need for baby
A complete newborn shopping list by category: sleeping, feeding, changing, clothing, bathing, safety and travel, with the true must-haves marked.
Preparing for baby
Third trimester checklist: everything to do before baby arrives
A week-by-week third trimester checklist covering appointments, vaccines, the hospital bag, the car seat, the nursery and planning for the first weeks.
Labor & birth
Signs of labor: how to tell it's time and when to go in
The early signs that labor is starting, the three stages of labor, how the 5-1-1 rule works, and when to call your provider or head to the hospital.
Labor & birth
Braxton Hicks vs real contractions: how to tell the difference
What Braxton Hicks contractions feel like, how they differ from true labor contractions, what eases them, and when contractions mean it's time to call.
Labor & birth
How to write a birth plan (with a simple template)
What a birth plan is, what to include about labor, pain relief, the birth and your baby's first hours, and a simple template to share with your care team.
After birth
Postpartum recovery: your first six weeks after birth
What to expect physically and emotionally in the first six weeks after birth, a postpartum checklist, and the warning signs that need urgent care.
Baby names
60 beautiful baby girl names and their meanings
Classic, nature-inspired, short and international baby girl names, each with its origin and meaning, plus tips for choosing the perfect name.
Baby names
60 handsome baby boy names and their meanings
Classic, modern, short and international baby boy names, each with its origin and meaning, plus tips for choosing a name you'll love.
Baby names
50 gender-neutral baby names and their meanings
Unisex baby names that work for any child, from nature names to surnames and short classics, each with its origin and meaning.
Advice for your exact week
Prego turns these guides into a daily plan: your baby's size, your symptoms and your to-do list.
