If you are expecting a baby and feeling sad, worried, or angry for no reason (or just not like yourself), you may be wondering: is this prenatal depression? Now, most people talk about pregnancy only in connection with happiness, love, and pure joy. And sure, sometimes pregnancy does feel exciting. But sometimes it doesn’t. (I …

If you’re going through your first pregnancy, you probably feel a mix of emotions… You might feel happy, scared, excited, grateful, and completely shocked (even if you’ve expected it) at the same time. That is one of the hardest parts of first pregnancy that people (and prenatal classes) don’t talk about enough. People often focus …

You expected the tiredness and nausea. You probably even expected the random crying for no reason. But the rage during pregnancy? That one can catch you completely off guard. One minute, you are fine. The next, you are furious because your partner breathed too loudly, someone asked an annoying question, or the dishwasher won’t stop …

You love your husband. You chose him and built a life with him. Yet, during pregnancy you suddenly feel irritated by the way he breathes, the way he chews, the way he asks questions…. The way he just is. If you’re thinking, “What is wrong with me?”, please know: nothing is wrong with you. Many …

If you feel alone during pregnancy, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. Many pregnant women feel lonely  for they feel their husband (or partner) doesn’t seem to understand what they’re going through. (And let’s be honest, he can’t fully understand.) If can feel a bit confusing for sure, especially when everyone expects you …

It’s 3am. You’re lying there and you just can’t get comfortable. You’re too hot. Your hips ache. Your back hurts. You roll to the left – no. The right – worse. You try propping a regular pillow under your bump but it slides away the second you shift even slightly. You’re exhausted but the discomfort …