Pregnancy + Birth

Pregnancy and the birth of a new baby are some of the sweetest – and sometimes most challenging – seasons of a women’s life. The category of Pregnancy + Birth features articles to help you every step of the way — trimester tips, baby shower inspo, etc. — as well as how to find an OBGYN, where to connect with local support groups, helpful books to read, the best birth options in Dallas, and more!

Dallas Moms publishes original, personal stories and advice from local moms, as well as relevant and fun information for those of us in the trenches of parenthood.

Every article published via Dallas Moms — whether someone from our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular post or collection of posts represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Dallas Moms.

I don't know for certain that I had postpartum depression (PPD). But, since 80% of mothers struggle with depression either before or after a baby's birth-- I'm guessing it's probable. My story goes like this.  I was 32 years old...
  DMB co-founder Lauren had her baby boy, Hayes Davis, this morning. Though she never had a gender reveal party (although you could say it happened today when they celebrated the baby's arrival), these parties are extremely popular now and...

Maternity Photos

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I have to brag on one of my best friends right now. She is an amazing photographer and even better friend. I didn't have professional maternity photos taken the last pregnancy, and I wasn't planning on getting any with...

The Black Hole of Recovery

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I'm pretty ready to be done being pregnant. I'm 36 weeks, having lots of contractions, and can't seem to walk anywhere without plenty of dramatic waddling and groaning. I am so thankful for this experience, and the ability to...
Lindy Jo is pregnant with her first baby and kind enough to be sharing this journey with Dallas Moms Blog. We will get to experience with her the excitement, fears, and joy that come with expecting. Lindy Jo will...
Ruth is pregnant with her first baby and kind enough to be sharing this journey with Dallas Moms Blog. We will get to experience with her the excitement, fears, and joy that comes with expecting. Be sure to also...
My name is Kate and this is my story about the unplanned, emergency C-section birth of my son Jack. Unfortunately, I was the “do everything on the checklist” kind of pregnant gal. I had it all planned out –...
Although my first emergency c-section (5 years ago) and my 4th (planned) c-section (just 15 weeks ago) were vastly different experiences, I had the same feeling while lying on that operating room table: a bad case of the butterflies....
All three of my birthing experiences so far have been natural. The first one was in the hospital and the second and third ones have been at home. It’s a big decision to have a home birth, because in...
My first real contractions started in the middle of the night – of course. I’d been having Braxton Hicks for several months, so my first clue that the contractions were serious was their regularity. I went into the living...
Whether you choose to deliver in a hospital, birthing center, or in the comfort of your own home, it's so nice to have a little background and hear about other women's experiences. We already shared your reviews of several...
Hi, my name is Shannon Ogilvie and this is the story of my birth-experience with our first child, Matthew, now 3 years old.   We made the decision to go for a natural approach, specifically the Bradley Method, after I...

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Save the Date :: September Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas

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The State Fair begins this month! Get the details to see Big Tex, as well as more kid-friendly events in Dallas County in our September Save the Date.