Stop the comparisons: every pregnancy is a one-in-a-lifetime experience

Remember that just as every child is unique, the same is true for every pregnancy! There are lots of factors that contribute to women experiencing different pregnancies, like previous experiences, genetics, and lifestyles. In the end, your baby bump is not an indicator of what truly matters: how healthy your baby is. If your doctor is at ease, be assured that a few differences between this pregnancy and the last one or someone else’s is perfectly normal.

It’s been said that children get special perks and developmental advantages thanks to the interaction with their siblings. But, did you know that this holds true even for their lives inside the womb? Researchers from the Department of Maternal and Child Health at Johns Hopkins University have found that second and subsequent babies can develop a greater motor experience in utero, and therefore become more active infants. This happens because babies start exploring their surroundings early on. It’s been documented that during the last trimester they lick the uterine wall and start walking around in the womb by pushing with their feet. After the first pregnancy, your uterus is bigger and the umbilical cord is longer, so your next baby has more space to move!