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Prenatal Care

Ew, gross

Projectile vomiting. Bed-wetting. Uncontrollable gas. Welcome to pregnancy!

To put it simply, pregnancy is packed with opportunities for embarrassment. Here’s how to deal when the blush-inducing moments strike. Scenario 1 – You’re in a staff meeting when the urge to purge strikes … and you only make it … Continue reading →

Bonding with baby in utero

Connecting with baby

Did you know you can begin the bonding process with your little bundle of joy as early as the second trimester? Here are a few ways to kick-start your connection with the baby in your belly. While you’re decorating the … Continue reading →

Lift your booty

4 simple moves that will help tone your body both before and after baby

Erica Ziel, certified personal trainer, pilates instructor, nutritionist, founder of Core Athletica Inc., creator of Knocked Up Fitness, and mom of three (whew!), shares can-do exercises to help you stay fit during pregnancy and beyond. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Exercising and keeping your … Continue reading →

Understanding the ultrasound

An introduction to prenatal sonograms.

The test came back positive—congratulations! You’re going to have a baby. While your nine-month to-do list is growing by the minute, it’s likely you can think of little else besides seeing your bambino for the first time. Thankfully, waiting 40 … Continue reading →

A full body experience

There isn’t a part of your frame that remains untouched by pregnancy.

When most people think of the pregnant body, they automatically envision that burgeoning belly. But your tummy isn’t the only thing transforming while baby’s on board. Your entire body is hard at work making sure your tot’s temporary home is … Continue reading →

Beat the heat

Surviving summer during pregnancy

Pregnancy isn’t without its fair share of discomforts any time of year, but toting a baby bump during the summer months can be especially problematic. Your higher-than-normal body temperature makes the steamy weather seem even hotter, and let’s be honest, … Continue reading →

Prenatal surprise party

You’re invited to the biggest bash of the year—pregnancy!

Imagine it’s your birthday. You walk into a dark room and get the shock of your life when you flip on the lightsto find a room full of people standing there ready to celebrate. The scenario isn’t unlike pregnancy, when … Continue reading →

When there’s more than one heartbeat

What to expect in a multiple pregnancy.

For an increasing number of women, the miracle of motherhood comes with not just one new baby, but with two—or even three or more. If you’re among the moms-to-be-of-multiples crowd, you know how stunning it can be to learn there’s … Continue reading →

You’re so vein

What you should know and do about varicose veins during and after pregnancy.

Over the course of your nine-month journey, you’ll encounter countless changes and surprises both emotionally and physically. Many of these surprises are good, but some can be unwelcome. Among the latter are the oh-so-glamorous varicose veins, which can develop on … Continue reading →

The quest for the best

Make sure you’re in good hands over the next nine months since it’s those hands that will ultimately guide your precious baby into the world.

Shortly after discovering I was pregnant with my first baby, my husband and I decided we wanted to move away from the fast-paced grind of New York City to raise our child closer to family in the South. Since we … Continue reading →