Know more. Worry less. Have the pregnancy you deserve.
Free weekly emails, coming soon, written by a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist — timed to your exact week of pregnancy.
- Fetal development, week by week
- What to expect at your appointments
- Symptoms to know about, and when to call
- How to ask good questions and advocate for yourself
Informed Bump is almost here
We're putting the finishing touches on the weekly emails. Sign-ups open soon.
The right email for your exact week
Tell us where you are
How many weeks pregnant you are, or the first day of your last period. Nothing else is required.
Start this week
Your first email is for the week you're in now. No catching up on weeks you've already passed.
One email each new week
A new email arrives the day you reach each new week, through the birth and into recovery.
Not every pregnancy is the same
Conditions
If you have gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, a history of preterm birth, or another of the conditions in the form, your emails include extra sections about what's different for you.
Twins
Twin pregnancies are followed differently, especially identical twins sharing a placenta. Twins get their own emails wherever the advice changes.
After the birth
Tell us when your baby arrives and your emails switch to recovery: your body, your mood, feeding, and your postpartum checkup.
If your pregnancy changes
Every email has a “My pregnancy has changed” link. Using it stops pregnancy emails straight away.
Bring your partner or support person along
Each email ends with a short section for your partner or support person. You can also invite them to get their own weekly email about what's happening and how to help — they confirm it themselves, and never see the health details you've shared with us.
What an email looks like
Somewhere between weeks 16 and 24, most people feel their baby move for the first time. Here's what to expect — and what to do about it.
What quickening feels like
The first movements of your baby are easy to miss. Most people describe them as flutters, bubbles, or a light tapping sensation — nothing like the kicks and rolls that come later…
Each email covers what's happening, what to expect at appointments, and when to call your care team.
Written by a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists are the doctors other obstetricians refer their most complex pregnancies to. Every email is written in plain language and reviewed against current evidence, without fear-mongering and without vague reassurance.
Frequently asked
Is this medical advice?
No. Informed Bump is educational information only. It can't know your history, examine you, or tell you what to do. Always follow the guidance of your own doctor, midwife or care team, and if something feels wrong, contact them — or call 911 in an emergency.
Does it cost anything?
No. It's free.
How often will I hear from you?
One email each time you reach a new week, plus a welcome email when you join.
Can I ask a question about my own pregnancy?
We read replies, but we can't give individual medical advice by email. Questions about your own care belong with your care team, who know your history.
What if my due date changes, or my pregnancy changes?
Every email has a link to update your due date and details, and a “My pregnancy has changed” link that stops pregnancy emails immediately.
How do I unsubscribe?
Every email has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. One tap and you're off the list.
Educational only — not medical advice
- Informed Bump provides general educational information about pregnancy. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Reading or subscribing does not create a doctor–patient relationship.
- Never ignore, delay or change care your own provider recommends because of something you read here.
- If you think you may be having an emergency, call 911 or go to labor and delivery or the nearest emergency room.