Bellies and Booties

Pregnancy stories from moms around the world

The Story of Baby Ciah

The Story of Baby Ciah

Honestly, throughout my pregnancy I was scared! I never could wrap my head around the fact that someone can have something growing inside of them and be absolutely merry about it. I was freaked out with videos that showed being able to see a baby...

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Tosa, the Brightest Star in My Galaxy

Tosa, the Brightest Star in My Galaxy

From the start of my relationship with my boyfriend, we always talked about the future and planned everything out– from moving in together, to saving money, to planning ahead for a wedding and, of course, pregnancy. We had been together for roughly...

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Adding A New Hat – by Sarina C.

Adding A New Hat – by Sarina C.

Story shared by Sarina C. Pregnancy and I weren’t words I often used together in a sentence. After almost seven years of marriage, three moves, two years of trying to conceive, and a pandemic that didn’t have an end in sight, I resigned myself to...

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My Government Hospital Nightmare

My Government Hospital Nightmare

Coming from a third-world country, I must say life is very different, especially with the underdevelopment and economic situation. While pregnancy and childbearing are seen as a blessing and encouraged, the state of medical facilities and trained...

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Mom, I’m fine. Don’t worry – by Anchal

Mom, I’m fine. Don’t worry – by Anchal

Story from Anchal This is a story which is very close to my heart and only my close family members know about it because it's scary and also very heartwarming. As soon-to-be moms, we always take care of ourselves too much during our pregnancy and...

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Watermelon and Horlicks – by Satya Sarada K.

Watermelon and Horlicks – by Satya Sarada K.

Story by Satya Sarada K. Hey there! I was always one of those girls who was ready to be a mom since I was about eight years old. I showered all my maternal love on my doll, Yoski. I really wished it would eat! Fast forward to when I was about 24, I...

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