Emma

Yes, peeing a lot during pregnancy is common because hormones, extra fluid, and a growing uterus put extra pressure on your bladder.

No, you do not technically get PMS when pregnant, but pregnancy hormones can trigger PMS-like cramps, mood shifts, and sore breasts.

No, you don’t put a regular diaper under a reusable swim diaper, because it swells in water and the swim diaper is designed to hold solids on its own.

No, you usually don’t need to pump after breastfeeding unless your baby is not draining your breasts or you’re building a milk stash.

Yes, in most places you need a prescription for the birth control patch, though some programs let pharmacists provide it directly.

Yes, many people feel extra tired before going into labor, but fatigue alone does not predict exactly when labor will start.

Yes, prenatal vitamins can aid fertility indirectly by filling nutrient gaps, but their main role is protecting early pregnancy and a baby’s growth.

No, prenatal vitamins alone do not boost fertility, but they help correct nutrient gaps that can affect ovulation and early pregnancy.

Yes, light cramping at the beginning of pregnancy is common as the uterus changes, but sudden, severe, or one-sided pain needs urgent medical care.

Yes, some sleep patches with proven ingredients can shorten sleep onset or reduce awakenings, but results depend on the cause of insomnia.