We're Pregnant!

So what panty liner brands are you buying? I’m finding the Kotex daily liners to be too thin. (Thanks leukorrhea.) What brands are thicker than Kotex but not an actual pad?

Any recommendations for breast feeding/rocking chairs for baby’s room? Preferably under $300

Currently 38+2 and only half a centimeter dilated. Did anyone else experience this with their first pregnancy? Is it safe to assume baby’s arrival is a few weeks away?

If KPMG’s policy provides only 2 weeks of pre-birth disability leave, but the state I live in allows for 4 weeks, am I entitled to the full 4 weeks under state law, or only the 2 weeks provided by my … more

For those with low pain tolerance, how was your labor and delivery experience? Something I can't help but worry about as someone planning for kids in the near future. 😅

New mamas… this is my second, but my newborn actually latched this time (I exclusively pumped with my first due to a tongue tie and other complications). Maybe it’s the nursing and pumping, but one of my ni… more

Joined a law firm midway through my first trimester. I know I need to tell them soon (nearing mid way through second) but I am so so nervous. Anyone in similar boat now or historically? Would love som… more

I’m taking a short term disability leave after childbirth, nonFMLA and expect to recover soon. My manager just told me during the leave that they’re hiring for my role to replace me. Shocked since man… more

Have a 4.5 month old "happy puker". Healthy weight. No matter how much we burp her or try and keep her upright after eating, she still ends up puking all over herself. For a while, she was o… more

How do you pick a breast pump? Any that you would (or would not) recommend? And is a wearable pump good enough on its own or should I get a real pump too?

Second pregnancy and 6 months in - curious if it’s just me or anyone else feels similar. Being / feeling ‘large’ is my number one pregnancy complaint tbh. it’s exhausted and impractical carrying aroun… more

I am 22 pregnant, and will be telling my work this week. My managers last day is Friday. No new talks of new manager. I am meeting with my doctor tomorrow. Was there any helpful information you had y… more

Can someone please share their experiences with induction? I’ve heard many end in emergency c-sections. Is it better to just opt for elective c right off the bat? Trying to figure out my birth plan

We had a baby 3 weeks ago.. my husband is fully invested, and taking care of me and baby post the c-section. We both talk mostly of health, chores, and recovery etc..

He would talk at length to his sister about ki… more

What brands “stretched” with you for most of your pregnancy? I’ll be in my 2nd trimester for the summer, so I won’t be big enough for maternity clothes, but I won’t be able to fit in my normal clothes… more

Any recommendations for jeans in early postpartum? I am 4 weeks postpartum from a c section and have somehow lost all the pregnancy weight (??!) but when I ordered some new jeans in larger sizes my mi… more

9 week old is starting to refuse the bottle, fussy during feeds and feeding a few oz less than normal. Anyone experience this?

Where do you your maternity clothes?? I am getting all kinds of instagram ads for various brands now, any you recommend?

Just had our first baby and going to Vegas, what can we do there

I’m 4 weeks postpartum, and since the hospital I’ve been having awful joint pain and numbness in my left fingers - something I’ve never experienced before pre pregnancy or during. It’s challenging to … more

How can I purposefully be excited for baby A knowing that baby B died? Vanishing twin syndrome. 12 weeks this Friday. I am happy, this is my 4th pregnancy. I am also sad about baby B. Thanks.

Just received a positive pregnancy test this morning! How do I know how many weeks pregnant I am? I have a pretty good idea of the night I conceived but am seeing things online that you calculate base… more

In my last month of pregnancy and having a lot of anxiety of the actual delivery. I know it’s going to be so painful and stressful - can other moms please share some positive experiences/how to best p… more

Please share any thoughtful first Father’s Day gift ideas!

Which breast pump worked best for you and why? Choices are Zomee (Z1) Double electric breast pump and Motif Aura Glow wearable hands- free breast pump.

First time pregnant, haven’t disclosed to HR yet, but I have a few questions I was hoping the community here can help with.
I’m due early November and wanted to know if I can use about 5 weeks of my re… more

How did baby’s movement change in the third trimester? I’ve heard the baby begins to run out of room so the movements are more subtle? Trying not to be paranoid and have a check up tomorrow but wanted… more

I hope you all have a person you feel comfortable texting at 3am while you're up with baby for any random thoughts, venting, or just catching up.

I have a friend who I told to feel free to text me… more

Got a faint positive today, i.e. 5dp5dt, on a clear blue (10mg sensitivity) test. I was planning on doing another test tomorrow, and then sharing with my husband in a small celebratory way. Is it too … more

Has anyone successfully applied to long term disability due to postpartum depression in U.S? If yes, what type of doctors supported your claim? Did you have to take medicine? I’m still breastfeeding, … more

I’m currently on maternity leave and am not planning on returning to work. I have about a month of leave left. What is the best way to communicate this to my boss/management? I’d be open to staying on… more

Looking for maternity clothes in store. Need something to get through a week long work conference (business casual). Any suggestions for stores to hit up? Do outlets generally sell maternity clothes?

Our 8 month old just got in his front four top and bottom teeth and grinds them constantly throughout the day, even when not actively teething (or at least we see no signs of other teeth coming in soo… more

Team, what’s the protocol/ best practice for announcing pregnancy at work.
I understand the recommendation is to wait till the week 20 anatomy scan before any discussion. Then the order should be:
a) Inform H… more

14 weeks pregnant and researching pregnancy pillows. What would you guys recommend between Frida mom pillow and newton baby pillow? Also, can I use my subsidy for this? Thanks in advance!

Joined a new long term project that will go live in December, and I’m due then as well. I have not told them I am expecting, and would prefer not to until after the 18 week anatomy scan. Worried about… more

first trimester here with twins - 8 weeks. And the nausea/dizziness/sweats just started yesterday. Luckily it was a Sunday so I could rest most of the day but how do you work feeling like this??? The … more

Subrub parents: What stroller and car seat shstem worked for you ? I see a lot of posts in this thread for stroller recommendations considering space & walking-friendly as big. Any recommendations… more