Lighter Side of Pregnancy

Serve these non-alcoholic drinks to the entire family and offer as an alternative for party guests who prefer not to drink alcohol.

The clock's ticking down and you still have gifts to buy. If you find your pregnant self facing last-minute gift-buying trip, these tips can maximize your shopping pleasure.

So, you're spending the holidays with your in-laws. All that "togetherness" combined with seasonal stress and pregnancy hormones might be too much. Curl up in your favorite chair, open up your pregnant gal's guide and learn how to defuse the tension between you and the in-laws.

Now's the time to let your friends and family in on your secret! Here are our Pregnancy.org members' top ten suggestions for announcing their pregnancy over the holidays.

Holiday shopping can be daunting for anyone. When you're pregnant it can present some additional challenges! No matter your stage, our guide to holiday shopping provides helpful tips to help you throughout the season!

Some couples hatch elaborate and creative plans to announce their pregnancyto the world. What better opportunity than Halloween to put that creativity to work! Whether you want to be gruesome, subtle or sweet there's a costume out there waiting to make the big announcement for you.

So, you have a little time before the baby arrives? Now's the time to watch a favorite classic or catch the latest, greatest flick.

You're pregnant on Halloween! Here's your chance to show everyone your baby's personality. Turn that bump into a pumpkin and paint it with a face that represents your baby's attitude, more 'tude the better!

You are pregnant and glowing, basking in the idea of being a new parent. One disadvantage -- strangers suddenly feel the need to give you advice, tell you horror stories, and touch your growing belly. What is it about pregnancy that breaks down social barriers? And how can you fend off unwanted attention?

Are you feeling like this "pregnancy thing" might not be all it's talked up to be? There are certain perks to being pregnant. Find out what they are!

Join us as we laugh a little at the silly, crazy, and some would suggest insane things we do during the course of a pregnancy.

Wondering what to expect during your partner's pregnancy? It's a good idea to have realistic expectations -- then you may be pleasantly surprised. Just for the record, only about 10% of women experience happy, blissful pregnancies. Here's a guide that will help you navigate that other 90%.

During pregnancy, the most important thing is having support. Anai Rhoads shares ideas for partner support both during and after pregnancy.

We've put together a list of unspeakable, but common pregnancy side effects so you can know what to expect when you're expecting!

It is a common misconception amongst many women that pregnancy means a few months of feeling fat and frumpy. This should not be the case. In fact, pregnant women should embrace their beautiful pregnant selves and have fun translating their signature look into their temporary new body shape.

You've no doubt seen all the scary statistics on the costs of raising children -- numbers that may very well have you second-guessing your decision to toss your birth control pills in the trash! Starting a family doesn't have to lead to financial ruin. There are plenty of practical steps you can take to minimize the impact on your family's budget. Here are a few ideas.