Pregnancy & Postpartum

Pregnancy and Postpartum: Boston Moms

Congratulations on the exciting journey of pregnancy and the upcoming arrival of your little one! This is a time filled with anticipation as you prepare to welcome a new life into the world. While it can feel overwhelming, especially for new moms, Boston Moms is a hub of resources from selecting care providers to finding the perfect baby gear.

At Boston Moms, our team of over 30 contributors offer support and share their experiences in navigating pregnancy and postpartum. We have a dedicated All Things Baby Guide for pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care. From what you need for baby (and what you don’t). Whether you are a first-time mom or expecting another addition to your family, we have you covered.

Preparing for a baby and embracing motherhood can be a whirlwind, but being in Boston has its advantages. This vibrant city offers a wealth of resources, including renowned hospitals and birthing centers where you and your baby will receive exceptional care along with prenatal yoga options for mom’s well being.

Boston Moms is here to support you through all of the ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum. And when you are enjoying those newborn snuggles tune into our podcast, Wicked Good Momcast for additional resources for new moms!

"Are you having a boy or a girl?!" If you've been pregnant, you probably heard this question on repeat throughout your pregnancy. While plenty of parents prefer to know their baby's gender as early as possible (and cut the name list...
If you were looking forward to that "pregnancy glow" but are finding more perspiration and acne, you should know you are far from alone. Our bodies go through so many changes in pregnancy and postpartum! And almost all the...
Hooray! You're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or recently had a baby. Now what? Pregnancy and postpartum can be filled with so much excitement and joy, but it can also be overwhelming to try to make the best decisions for your growing family. From prenatal and postpartum support to newborn nighttime challenges to pelvic floor therapy and nutrition, this guide has it all.
Is parenting easy? Can we get a 'hell no'?! As parents, we have questions...many, many questions (hello, feeding, sleeping, milestones, etc.). Unfortunately, we have found out that there are freaking millions of answers to these questions. Overabundance isn't always...
From leaking urine to ongoing back pain, women experience so many pelvic health changes following pregnancy and childbirth that are common, and sometimes frustrating, but they are often very treatable. Read about the five most frequently asked questions by...
I am a formula-feeding mom. I was unable to breastfeed my first two children, and purposefully chose not to breastfeed my third. All three required special formula due to severe dairy allergies and premature birth. I suffered from postpartum...
Until recently, I had never imagined a life without continuous birth control. When I started birth control, I was 19 and in college. My doctor prescribed it and told me the pill was the easiest method to control my...
I became a new mom in a pandemic. When we found out we were pregnant in May of 2020, I didn't understand what that meant and what I, and so many new moms, had already lost before we had...
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I sit in the dark for hours. Or what seems like hours. Every night. For almost 16 months now. At first, it was hard. Unbelievably so. But eventually, I flipped my perspective and realized this would only last a...
My husband and I often joke about how people started to ask when we were having kids the day after we got married, and then as soon as my son was born they started to ask when we would...
"Holy moly, those are bigger than your baby's head!" my sister exclaimed while looking at my ginormous breasts as I held my first newborn boy. My husband was happily shocked at their size — I was in complete disbelief....
More than a few experienced parents told me to skip putting newborn clothes and newborn-size diapers on my baby registry. I listened because I’m a bit of a minimalist mama, and I wanted to avoid filling my small New...
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