mothers-to-be
Women expecting babies
Mothers-to-be is the plural of mother-to-be—a pregnant woman, especially one expecting her first child.
The term emphasizes the anticipated transition to motherhood: The hospital offers classes for mothers-to-be.
It carries a warm, celebratory tone, often appearing in contexts like baby showers and prenatal care.
Awaiting something foreseen
- prenatalBefore birth
- trimesterThirteen-week span
- bumpSlight collision or protrusion
- due dateWhen payment is required
gestation · ultrasound · baby shower · nursery · birthing · midwife · obstetrician · contractions
Pre-birth gift gathering
- gender revealCelebration disclosing fetus's sex
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
- adviceGuidance on decisions
support group · online forums · prenatal class · community · friends · relatives · coworkers · traditions
State of awaiting something
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- bondingForming close connections
- attachmentConnection or fondness
hormones · mood swings · fears · hopes · dreams · support · partner · family
Essential organic nutrients
- folic acidB-vitamin preventing birth defects
- iron supplementsMineral pills for deficiency
- checkupsRoutine medical evaluations
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
gestational diabetes · preeclampsia · nutrition · hydration · exercise · rest · sleep · weight gain
expectant
Awaiting something foreseen
due date · gestation · ultrasound · baby shower · nursery · birthing · midwife · obstetrician · contractions · morning sickness
baby shower
Pre-birth gift gathering
- gender revealCelebration disclosing fetus's sex
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
advice · support group · online forums · prenatal class · community · friends · relatives · coworkers · traditions · godparents
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- bondingForming close connections
attachment · hormones · mood swings · fears · hopes · dreams · support · partner · family · community
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- folic acidB-vitamin preventing birth defects
- iron supplementsMineral pills for deficiency
- checkupsRoutine medical evaluations
blood pressure · gestational diabetes · preeclampsia · nutrition · hydration · exercise · rest · sleep · weight gain · stretch marks
registry
Official record of entries
diapers · onesies · swaddles · bottles · breastfeeding · nursing · classes · books · apps · parenting
mother, mothers, mothered, mothering, motherly, motherhood, motherless, motherland, grandmother