Being Pregnant

Prepping

When it comes to getting ready for baby, there are a lot of boxes to check. From what to put in the nursery to what to put in your hospital bag - and everything in between - here are a variety of posts to help you feel prepared for baby's arrival.
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
Doctors Labor + Delivery Medical
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Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?

By Claire Goss
Best Photos to Capture for a Pregnancy Time Capsule
Photography Lists
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Best Photos to Capture for a Pregnancy Time Capsule

By Amy Morrison
Best Gender Neutral Diaper Bags
Dads New Baby Gear Registry Tips and Tricks
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Best Gender Neutral Diaper Bags

By Amy Morrison
11 Unexpected Things to Add to Your Baby Registry
Gear Registry Gift Ideas
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11 Unexpected Things to Add to Your Baby Registry

By Amy Morrison
How to Pick the Best Infant Car Seat (Includes Top 5 Recos)
Car Seats New Baby Gear New Mom Registry Resources
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How to Pick the Best Infant Car Seat (Includes Top 5 Recos)

By Amy Morrison
Best Baby Registries: Comparison 2025
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Best Baby Registries: Comparison 2025

By Amy Morrison
Best Pregnancy and Baby Apps Voted by Parents
Apps Resources Trimesters New Baby
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Best Pregnancy and Baby Apps Voted by Parents

By Amy Morrison
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Packing Checklist
3rd Trimester Checklist Labor + Delivery Hospital Bag Hospital Birth Lists Printables Resources Tips and Tricks Countdown to Baby
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The Ultimate Hospital Bag Packing Checklist

By Amy Morrison
New Baby Checklist - What to Put on Your Registry
New Baby Gear Printables Products Registry Sponsored Tips and Tricks Popular
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New Baby Checklist - What to Put on Your Registry

By Amy Morrison
Baby Prep Kit: Everything To Do Before Your Newborn Arrives
Checklist Printables 1st Trimester Countdown to Baby
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Baby Prep Kit: Everything To Do Before Your Newborn Arrives

By Amy Morrison
Countdown to Baby Checklist: 58 Things to Do Before This Kid Arrives
Checklist Looking Organized Countdown to Baby
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Countdown to Baby Checklist: 58 Things to Do Before This Kid Arrives

By Amy Morrison
Ultimate List of 500+ Names for Grandparents
Grandparents Lists Parenthood Popular Baby Names
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Ultimate List of 500+ Names for Grandparents

By Amy Morrison
Having Twins? Nope, You Don't Need Two of Everything.
Parenthood Multiples
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Having Twins? Nope, You Don't Need Two of Everything.

By Jenn and Meghan
Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Deliver a Baby
3rd Trimester Dads Labor + Delivery
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Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Deliver a Baby

By Amy Morrison
Checklist: Setting Up a Safe Sleep Space
Cribs New Baby Nursery Pro Advice Sleep Checklist
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Checklist: Setting Up a Safe Sleep Space

By Kate Compton Barr
Navigating Medication Safety: What You Need to Know if You're Pregnant or Nursing
Is It Safe? Medication
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Navigating Medication Safety: What You Need to Know if You're Pregnant or Nursing

By Kayla Young
How to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby
Great Advice Second Baby Siblings Toddler
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How to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby

By Kayla Young
What are the Different Types of Birthing Classes?
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What are the Different Types of Birthing Classes?

By Ashley Brichter
Setting up a Montessori Play Space for Your Baby
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Setting up a Montessori Play Space for Your Baby

By Stacy Keane
5 Reasons to Create a Birth Plan, Even Though Birth Never Actually Goes to Plan
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5 Reasons to Create a Birth Plan, Even Though Birth Never Actually Goes to Plan

By Kate Hogan
How to Prepare for a Planned C Section
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How to Prepare for a Planned C Section

By Kayla Young
How to Pick the Best Baby Stroller: What Features to Look For
New Baby Gear Strollers Resources
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How to Pick the Best Baby Stroller: What Features to Look For

By Kayla Young
Last Month of Pregnancy Checklist
3rd Trimester Checklist Great Advice Popular Countdown to Baby
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Last Month of Pregnancy Checklist

By Diana McDevitt
Get a Willow Wearable Breast Pump Through Insurance
Breastfeeding New Baby Pumping Shopping Free Pump
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Get a Willow Wearable Breast Pump Through Insurance

By Emily Ramirez
The Secret to Creating a Great Baby Registry
Checklist Gear Registry
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The Secret to Creating a Great Baby Registry

By Amy Morrison
Baby on a Budget - the Barest Bare Essentials
Diapers Lists Looking Organized New Baby Gear Second Baby Popular
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Baby on a Budget - the Barest Bare Essentials

By Amy Morrison
Every Baby Product Sold is Safe to Use, Right? (Right?!)
Gear Pro Advice Products New Baby Safety
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Every Baby Product Sold is Safe to Use, Right? (Right?!)

By Kayla Young
The Best Llama Baby Stuff
Baby Clothes Gift Ideas New Baby Gear Nursery
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The Best Llama Baby Stuff

By Kayla Young
Due Date Calculator: How Many Weeks Pregnant Am I?
First Baby Pregnancy Calendar Trimesters
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Due Date Calculator: How Many Weeks Pregnant Am I?

By Emily Ramirez
Questions to Ask When Pregnant and Choosing a Care Provider
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Questions to Ask When Pregnant and Choosing a Care Provider

By Emily Ramirez
7 Most Outrageous Pregnancy Myths Expecting Moms Hear
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7 Most Outrageous Pregnancy Myths Expecting Moms Hear

By Annabel Morgan
Tips (and Reminders) to Prepare for Your Second Baby
Encouragement Second Baby Tips and Tricks Checklist Resources
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Tips (and Reminders) to Prepare for Your Second Baby

By Kayla Young
I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online
C-Section Doctors First Baby Great Advice Hospital Birth Labor + Delivery Pro Advice Video Apps
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I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online

By Amy Morrison
Minimalist Living: Raising Kids in a Small Space
Cribs New Baby Gear Nursery Looking Organized
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Minimalist Living: Raising Kids in a Small Space

By Anna H
Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2019
Cool Stuff Gift Ideas New Baby Gear Popular Pregnancy Gear Products Registry
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Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2019

By Amy Morrison
Why Parents Should be Aware of Fake Reviews
New Baby Gear Product Reviews Great Advice New Mom Safety
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Why Parents Should be Aware of Fake Reviews

By Amy Morrison
What Color Eyes Will My Baby Have? Baby Eye Color Predictor
Fun Stuff Quiz Trimesters Popular
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What Color Eyes Will My Baby Have? Baby Eye Color Predictor

By Amy Morrison
18 Things to Expect in the NICU
Encouragement Labor + Delivery NICU Preterm and Premature
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18 Things to Expect in the NICU

By Anonymous Contributor
Do You Know Your Closest NICU?
3rd Trimester Labor + Delivery NICU Preterm and Premature Doctors
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Do You Know Your Closest NICU?

By Anonymous Contributor
How to Build a Portable Breastfeeding Station
Breastfeeding Looking Organized New Baby Gear New Mom Tips and Tricks
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How to Build a Portable Breastfeeding Station

By Jessica Solloway
Baby Proofing Checklist - 40 Ways to Make Your Space Safe
Care Checklist New Baby Parenthood Popular Printables Pro Advice Safety
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Baby Proofing Checklist - 40 Ways to Make Your Space Safe

By Rhiannon Giles
A Very Short List of Things Your Newborn Actually Needs
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A Very Short List of Things Your Newborn Actually Needs

By Kaysie Norman
Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2018
Products Cool Stuff New Baby Gear Pregnancy Gear
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Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2018

By Amy Morrison
How to Survive the Final Two Weeks of Pregnancy
3rd Trimester
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How to Survive the Final Two Weeks of Pregnancy

By Lauren Wellbank
12 Fun Ways to Test Your Baby Name
Baby Names Fun Stuff
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12 Fun Ways to Test Your Baby Name

By Amy Morrison
Nesting - a Reliable Labor Predictor or an Old Wives' Tale?
3rd Trimester
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Nesting - a Reliable Labor Predictor or an Old Wives' Tale?

By Kaysie Norman
In Defense of the Gender Reveal
Baby Shower Stories
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In Defense of the Gender Reveal

By Rhiannon Giles
What Happens After Giving Birth – 10 Things to Expect
Body Image Mental Health Popular Postpartum Recovery Survival The First Few Weeks The Hard Shit You Got This
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What Happens After Giving Birth – 10 Things to Expect

By Amy Morrison
Is it Worth the Wait? Solving The Debate on When to Find Out Baby’s Sex
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Is it Worth the Wait? Solving The Debate on When to Find Out Baby’s Sex

By Kim Mower
How I'm Preparing for Postpartum Depression... Before the Baby Comes
Depression Great Advice Mental Health New Mom The Hard Shit Postpartum
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How I'm Preparing for Postpartum Depression... Before the Baby Comes

By Celeste Erlach
How to Have Fun With Your Registry
Gear Registry Fun Stuff
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How to Have Fun With Your Registry

By Ali Solomon
6 Apologies to My Unborn Child
Funny Stories
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6 Apologies to My Unborn Child

By Kate Fox
7 Things Every Pregnant Woman Should Do, At Least Once
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7 Things Every Pregnant Woman Should Do, At Least Once

By Kelly Holmes
5 Ways to Feel  Better Prepared for Baby's Arrival
Baby Shower Pep Talk 3rd Trimester
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5 Ways to Feel  Better Prepared for Baby's Arrival

By Abby Brasell
Why Everyone Deserves a Doula
Doctors Hospital Birth Labor + Delivery Support Birth Stories
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Why Everyone Deserves a Doula

By Antonia
Dos and Don'ts of Bringing Home Your Second Baby
Great Advice Lessons New Baby Parenthood Second Baby Siblings You Got This
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Dos and Don'ts of Bringing Home Your Second Baby

By Angela
Breastfeeding for Beginners (weeks 1-6)
Breastfeeding Feeding New Baby Tips and Tricks Great Advice Popular
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Breastfeeding for Beginners (weeks 1-6)

By Wendy Wright
Movie Review: More Business of Being Born
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Movie Review: More Business of Being Born

By Amy Morrison
Medical Visits: Get Used to Feeling Like an Ass
Fun Stuff Health Parenthood You Got This Doctors Medical
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Medical Visits: Get Used to Feeling Like an Ass

By Amy Morrison
What to Do in Your Last Trimester
3rd Trimester Lists Looking Organized Tips and Tricks
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What to Do in Your Last Trimester

By Amy Morrison
One Movie that You Need to Watch if You're Having a Baby
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One Movie that You Need to Watch if You're Having a Baby

By Amy Morrison
Top Tips for Introducing Pets to Your Baby
Care Lists New Baby Tips and Tricks Popular
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Top Tips for Introducing Pets to Your Baby

By Amy Morrison
8 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Having a Baby
Birth Stories Labor + Delivery Lists Great Advice
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8 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Having a Baby

By Jennifer Carsen
Things I Stopped Doing With My Newborn
Care Crying Dads Encouragement Lists Mental Health New Baby New Mom Parenthood Postpartum Recovery Survival The First Few Weeks Tips and Tricks You Got This Popular
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Things I Stopped Doing With My Newborn

By Amy Morrison