Baby Massage Before Bed: What It Does and What It Doesn't
Baby massage before bed, honestly: what the evidence supports, what it can't fix, and how to learn the routine now while you're still pregnant and have time.
The pregnancy experience site
Forty weeks of waiting, honestly.
What these weeks actually feel like and what's genuinely worth doing before the baby comes — from a second-time mom writing mid-bump, with a toddler underfoot and zero interest in scaring you. Can you dig it?
Start with the sleep plan
The 40-weeks arc
Four stops between the two lines and the hospital bag. Snap to yours.
Tri 1 weeks 4–13
The fog, the secrets, the crackers.
Tri 2 weeks 14–27
Showing, kicking, and the 2am questions.
Tri 3 weeks 28–40
Sleep, comfort, and the great shuffle.
Ready almost there
The sleep space, the pediatrician, the plan.
How far along are you?
Fresh from the bump
Can Toddlers Sense You're Pregnant?
Can toddlers sense pregnancy? There's no evidence they detect it — but they read every change in you. What they're actually noticing, and how to handle it.
Getting Your Toddler Ready for the New Baby
Preparing a toddler for a new sibling, before the birth: when to tell them, which changes to move early, and what to leave until the baby is actually here.
Preparing for Two Under Two: The Before-Birth Prep
Preparing for two under two while pregnant: the age-gap arithmetic, protecting your toddler's naps, and the logistics worth solving before the baby arrives.
