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What are these dark splotches on my face?

Your skin’s going to do a lot of funky sh*t during pregnancy. Some good, some err…splotchy! If you’re experiencing sudden dark splotches all over your face, you’ve got the “mask of pregnancy,” or, ...

How do I prevent stretch marks?

We prefer the term “Warrior Marks” or “Mama Marks.” After all, if you have stretch marks from pregnancy, why not rock them with pride?! But we get it. Sometimes you’re just trying to maintain that ...

What's up with heartburn?

Are you still feeling Taco Tuesday on Wednesday morning? Do you find that you can’t leave home without a roll of Tums? Don’t stress. Heartburn is a super common issue during pregnancy. It has nothi...

Why do I have excessive saliva?

It’s totally normal to have more saliva while you’re pregnant. It’s called ptyalism, or sialorrhea, and the condition won’t affect your baby. Normally, your salivary glands produce about 1 1/2 q...

What's my Rh status and why does it matter?

The Rh factor is a protein found on the surface of red blood cells. Most people who have the Rh factor are Rh-positive. Those who do not have the Rh factor are Rh-negative. At some point in your ea...

Why am I having such mood swings?

You’re bloated, you’re stressed + you’re shouldering ALL the burden of bringing new life into this world. One minute you’re full of unbridled joy, and the next minute you want to toss a chair at yo...

Why am I constipated?

Constipation is one of those rarely-discussed symptoms of pregnancy that affects just about everyone. It’s thought to be a result of hormones that relax the intestinal muscle + make food and waste ...

Which cleaning products are safe to use?

Contrary to what you’ve heard, it IS safe to use cleaning products during pregnancy (wanting to clean, on the other hand….) Just remember to take a few precautions. First, make sure you have plenty...

Why do I have to pee so much?

That constant, unyielding “Holy Sh*T I gotta GO!” need to pee is one of the most common early symptoms of pregnancy that starts in the 1st trimester. For some mamas, this pressure, ahem, relieves i...

Which over the counter drugs or medications can I take?

Women take meds during pregnancy for everything from diabetes, to depression, to seizures. Then there are the general aches and pains of life like a killer headache or insane heartburn. How to trea...