Let's talk: friendships
At 22 weeks in, you likely have shared your news with all of your closest people. And it’s possible it was more difficult to tell some than others—partly because entering this new life stage can mean taking a very different path from certain friends & loved ones.
We found the perspective of someone who recently watched 5 of her friends become pregnant very helpful. She sought expert advice for maintaining relationships through significant milestones & shared what she learned.
Her essay→
Your top questions, answered
🤰 Health: What’s considered high blood pressure in pregnancy? Learn more→
🛁 Tub Time: Is it safe to use a bath bomb? Learn more→
🍪 Sweet Tooth: Any healthy-ish dessert recommendations? Learn more→
🧎♀️ Meditation: What’s a gratitude practice for my rainbow baby? Learn more→
In her words
“People always say that pregnant women have a glow. And I say it’s because you’re sweating to death.” — Jessica Simpson
More to read at 22 weeks pregnant
💪 A birth “workout” recorded on Strava
One mom supposedly tracked her 5+ hour labor on the fitness app & the results are impressive.
More on Well+Good→
🪺 4 rooms a postpartum health coach says to prioritize pre-nursery
“Ensuring that the new parents are well-supported is just as important as having the perfect nursery, if not more so.”
More on Babylist→
Social spotlight
Mom reflexes FTW.
