Happy first day of summer! ☀️ 😎 🎥: little_miss_jojo on TT

Happy first day of summer! ☀️ If you're having a baby this summer, you may be inspired by these summer-riffic baby names. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📲 Get more baby name inspiration with the BabyCenter app. Tap the link in bio to get started.⁣

She's going to be the best big sister! 👑 Love this idea for older siblings! 🎥: dynayj on TT @dynayj

Such a smart idea! 🙌 What’s a helpful tip that keeps you organized?

Two words: Lightning crotch. ⚡️ This sharp, stabbing pain in your pelvis is a common pregnancy symptom during the third trimester and completely normal. @dralrahmani explains more.

Today is Juneteenth, a national holiday that commemorates the day – June 19, 1865 – that enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Today, the holiday is a celebration in honor of the end of slavery across the U.S. To help children understand and appreciate Juneteenth, you can talk to them about the history of slavery and emancipation; or plan to celebrate Juneteenth as a family, by attending a local celebration or parade, reading age-appropriate books, or volunteering with a community organization.

Here's to the dads! Here's to the father figures, partners, grandfathers, chosen fathers - here's to you! Happy Father's Day! ❤️

Let's talk about that first postpartum poop. 💩 Doula and BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board Member @thatdoula.miosha gives tips on how to make that first postpartum poop easier.

When did you pack your hospital bag? This question recently came up in the BabyCenter Community and the answers ranged from early around 30 weeks to one mom who said, "I pack the day I go into labor." ​​​​​​​​​ 📲🗣 Chat with other moms in the BabyCenter Community with the BabyCenter app. Tap the link in bio to get started.

Sorry dad! 😂🤷‍♀️ Does this happen to you too? 🎥: silentruby on TT

Are you drinking enough water? 💦 Staying hydrated during pregnancy is important for you and your baby. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💧 Your body needs more water during pregnancy for a number of reasons, including your increased metabolism (which requires water to hum along) and a significantly higher blood volume (which supplies your baby with the oxygen and nutrients he needs to grow).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💧 If your feet and ankles are swollen, drinking more water can actually help. In fact, fluid retention can result from not drinking enough, because your body hangs on to more fluid if it senses it's becoming dehydrated.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💧 Fluids also help prevent common pregnancy problems such as constipation and hemorrhoids by keeping your bowels moving and your stools soft.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As far as how much water you should be drinking, aim to consume at least ten 8-ounce glasses a day. Your needs may vary based on your activity levels, your size, and the weather. For example, you're likely to need more fluid than usual when it’s hot outside or if you're exercising.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plain water is the ideal beverage, but milk, juice, coffee, and tea are all hydrating and count toward your fluid intake. Fruits and vegetables with high water content – like watermelon, cucumber, and even iceberg lettuce – also support your overall water intake.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📲 Get more helpful info with the BabyCenter app. Tap the link in bio to get started.

Are you a combo-feeding mama, looking for a bottle your baby will actually take? With its breast-like nipple shape and texture, this one gives your baby the comfort they need.