You at 9 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind
A doula's fave free/low-cost care and what's "normal" cramping.
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Let's talk: childcare plans
At just over 2 months, you're probably googling up a storm: Should I feel like this? Can I drink that? What's up with my cheese quesadilla + syrup craving?
If we could go back to this stage of pregnancy, we'd recommend adding some future-looking topics to your list, too, like: What affordable (or free) resources are available to support my pregnancy and beyond?
As one doula so beautifully puts it, support shouldn’t be a luxury for moms; it’s a necessity. She shared her favorite free/low-cost care options for people having babies. See them all→
Your top questions, answered
👖 Hacks: How do I get some extra life out of my fave jeans? Learn more→
🤰🏾 Cramping: What’s “normal” at this stage? Learn more→
🚽 Symptoms: Will my frequent need to pee subside? Learn more→
😴 Meditation: Can you help me get to sleep? Learn more→
In her words
“Being pregnant was a lot like being a child again. There was always someone telling you what to do.”— Emily Oster
More to read at 9 weeks pregnant
Weird pregnancy cravings and what they mean | Real Babylist parents shared their wild cravings and we consulted health experts to understand the science behind the desire for… a pickle slice between the cookies and cream of an Oreo, then dipped in milk 😳?! Read more→
First trimester body changes are real | It might not look like much has changed, but there’s lots going on beneath the surface—including increased flexibility thanks to relaxin. (It’s also what causes pregnancy hip pain later.) Read more→
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