We're Pregnant!

My wife is late on her period (about a week), but pregmate tests come back negative.

She just had a chemical pregnancy last cycle.

Any chance she may still be pregnant? The wait is killing us 😵‍💫

For women in US who had babies after 35+ what was your ultrasound schedule like ?

Is the 20-week anatomy scan considered routine/preventative care or does insurance usually charge coinsurance?

Could you guys please suggest good doula services in Southern California for labor ?

Does epidural has any risks or negative impact ?

How safe is inducing ? My doctor suggest induce since baby is 8lb at 38 weeks

I’m five months into a job and 15 weeks pregnant. I’m exhausted. We are 3 days in, 2 WFH. Should I tell them now to try and accommodate an extra day WFH? Also, how did any of you cope with just mental… more

Consulting folks- At what point is it reasonable to say no to travel? I’m not sleeping well, work in general is stressing me out and the thought of travel just feels like too much 5 months into pregna… more

How does maternity leave work here in the US. Is it dependent on your job/employer or up to state law. I’m in NY. If I was to accept a new job offer would u have to forgo taking maternity and just tak… more

Just found out I m pregnant. 5 weeks 2 days. Can't tell anyone and just happy.

What should I plan or start doing? I m 38 - started the vitamins and got an appointment at 8 weeks. Anything else?

Whats the best in-home cardio equipment you bought to get back into shape after baby is born. I am dad. Both me and my wife are having demanding jobs and continously deprioritizing workouts. Cannot sp… more

EY folks - does our insurance cover doula?

I’m only 6 weeks now but so tired and dread going into the office or happy hour or team dinners. I know I shouldn’t tell people this early but I really want to tell people so that I can work from home… more

Just found out in expecting. However, my partner and I recently (1 week ago) got back from a trip and we were drinking and took part in adventure sports etc on our vacation. While we are very happy, w… more

I went on maternity leave just 4 months after starting my current job and have now been back for about a year. My baby will turn 2 in April. I’m thinking about having a second. Ideally, baby 2 will be born … more

Trying to conceive and I have the worst health anxiety after a miscarriage earlier this year, compounded by working in an overcrowded, unclean, and poorly maintained office. I’ve already gotten sick t… more

I want to start by saying I am extremely grateful to be 14 weeks pregnant with clean nipts results. However in the spring i had a miscarriage at 9 weeks and I still finding myself overwhelmed with gri… more

When is it reasonable to ask for a wfh (or partial) accommodation? Currently RTO is 4x a week but I can’t imagine going up these nyc subway stairs much longer. Building up the courage to ask for a 2-3… more

If I'm due March 22nd, is a shower on January 24 too close to the due date? I'm concerned about being really huge in photos and/or being exhausted and swollen at 31 weeks; however with the hol… more

I’m due at the end of this month. Curious what everyone is doing about holiday gatherings, the number of people will be small (about 10) but we do have some young babies (less the 1 year) who are in d… more

It's wild to me what people think my priorities are at less than a month postpartum. For further context, I moved while 8 months pregnant (so I still have lots of unpacked boxes), I have a 2yo toddler, and ob… more

10 months postpartum and starting to think about timeline for my next baby. My first was an unplanned c-section and I really want to try for a VBAC for my next, but I’m honestly terrified. Do any of y… more

I make a decent amount of money, I think I probably get paid ok or on the higher end at my level. Had a baby during busy season, then took 4 months maternity leave and I’m upset I didn’t get a raise … more

Silly question but how are you cleaning your babies stuffed animal toys? My LO is putting everything in her mouth. Just load them into the washer dryer?

For those of you having winter babies, what kinds of precautions are you planning to take regarding illnesses? My first was a summer baby so we let grandparents hold her after getting a TDAP and kept … more

Had a super rough first trimester and feeling like myself again in the second trimester! How bad will the third trimester be?

Just found out I’m pregnant (so 3 weeks now), in a month (so I’ll be 7 weeks), I will need to take a 6-hour to speak at a conference. Should I still go for it, considering this is still early stage of… more

25 weeks and physically feel awful - bloating, breathless, nausea, acid reflux, heaviness. 😫. I can’t sit or stand for long. How will I last another 15 weeks??!! Please share some personal stories/in… more

Guys, I'm feeling burnt out WFH w my 1.5 yr old. I love him & that I get to WFH with him but most days I just spend stressing & waiting for hubs to get home to make any real work progress.… more

So my husband thinks men are supposed to have a separate baby shower (diaper party) than women. I explained to him that all the baby showers I've been to in my life have always been co-ed (which w… more

Thinking about getting my 6 Month olds ears pierced soon. Any tips, tricks or words of advice for this nervous mama?

How did you maintain milk supply after returning to work? I exclusively pump and am worried my pump schedule will not be the same once maternity leave ends

How close to your due date is it appropriate to request to start working from home?

Recently started trying and it’s been about 15 days since my flow should have started. I tested twice in the past three days but negative. I don’t have any of my usual pre cycle symptoms. Am I just t… more

What do yall keep your baby in all day? Since the bouncers aren’t great for a long period of time. We have a play mat but short of rolling her crib out to our living room lol, idk what else to utilize… more

Anyone know if I can get gel nails done during pregnancy?

Can you sauna at lower temperatures while pregnant? Like 130-140?

When did you put together a nursery for your second? I am 21 weeks and realized we have done absolutely nothing (although have lots of stuff in boxes in the basement from our first so won’t have to bu… more

I'm struggling to find good maternity clothes for work- any advice?

Hi all, could really use some advice!

My wife’s period is consistently the first week of the month. She is still late. She however continues to test negative (using first response / pink dye). FWIW, she does feel … more