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How to keep your cool
Stay hydrated. It’s vital that you drink plenty of H2O while expecting, but it becomes even more important when it’s blazing outside. Experts recommend moms-to-be [...]
All is well
Welcome to queasy town Most women experience some degree of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, especially between weeks 6 and 14. Morning sickness seems to [...]
5 morning sickness survival tips
Carbs equal comfort This is true for most pregnant women in the first trimester, says Mashru. When you’re feeling nauseated, complex carbohydrates such as whole-grain [...]
How to fight the flu while pregnant
First and foremost The best way to beat the flu is to get a flu shot. Not only is this quick stick safe for bump-bearing moms, [...]
Look out below – What to know about pregnancy discharge
When it comes to pregnancy, moms and their bodies take on a lot of changes. Some are thrilling, like sporting a baby bump. Some are [...]
Beat the heat
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 [...]
Melasma attack
Apply sunscreen daily Sun exposure is the main risk factor for developing melasma, so wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or [...]
Dealing with sciatica
If you’re experiencing “numbness, burning or tingling down the leg, you might be facing sciatica, an all-too- common pregnancy condition,” warns Evelyn Haworth, DC, a [...]
Ease the quease
Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. A mix of protein and complex carbs—think nut butter on whole-wheat toast—is best, but do what you can. Keeping something [...]
Ta-tas for now
The twins will be the prime locale for some of pregnancy’s very first side effects. Yep, even in the earliest weeks of baby-growing your body [...]
Stretch marks the spot
When it comes to being pregnant, stretch marks practically come with the territory. “Stretch marks (striae distensae) are bands of scar tissue that form at [...]
All the feels
Google “What does being pregnant feel like?” and you’ll get upward of 12 million results. No surprise there. After all, pregnancy is an intensely physical [...]
Pregnant or PMSing?
Breast tenderness Sensitive ta-tas are an early indication of both pregnancy and PMS. The key distinction: Your girls will feel better once menses commences; they’ll [...]
Try, try again
Now that your firstborn is getting older and you feel like you have gotten the hang of motherhood (finally!), you might be ready to expand [...]
Prenatal Test Prep
Congratulations! The results are in, and you have a bun in the oven. But don’t think that’s the only test you have to pass—there [...]
Girly bits cheat sheet
Your female anatomy is, of course, a physical part of you, but you’re probably not as familiar with it as, say, your eyes or your [...]
Not your mama’s pregnancy
My mom is amazing. She delivered five healthy babies, one of them naturally (me!), and breastfed every one of us. She believes that motherhood is [...]
How to keep your cool
Stay hydrated. It’s vital that you drink plenty of H2O while expecting, but it becomes even more important when it’s blazing outside. Experts recommend moms-to-be [...]
All is well
Welcome to queasy town Most women experience some degree of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, especially between weeks 6 and 14. Morning sickness seems to [...]
5 morning sickness survival tips
Carbs equal comfort This is true for most pregnant women in the first trimester, says Mashru. When you’re feeling nauseated, complex carbohydrates such as whole-grain [...]
How to fight the flu while pregnant
First and foremost The best way to beat the flu is to get a flu shot. Not only is this quick stick safe for bump-bearing moms, [...]
Look out below – What to know about pregnancy discharge
When it comes to pregnancy, moms and their bodies take on a lot of changes. Some are thrilling, like sporting a baby bump. Some are [...]
Beat the heat
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 [...]
Melasma attack
Apply sunscreen daily Sun exposure is the main risk factor for developing melasma, so wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or [...]
Dealing with sciatica
If you’re experiencing “numbness, burning or tingling down the leg, you might be facing sciatica, an all-too- common pregnancy condition,” warns Evelyn Haworth, DC, a [...]
Ease the quease
Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. A mix of protein and complex carbs—think nut butter on whole-wheat toast—is best, but do what you can. Keeping something [...]
Ta-tas for now
The twins will be the prime locale for some of pregnancy’s very first side effects. Yep, even in the earliest weeks of baby-growing your body [...]
Stretch marks the spot
When it comes to being pregnant, stretch marks practically come with the territory. “Stretch marks (striae distensae) are bands of scar tissue that form at [...]
All the feels
Google “What does being pregnant feel like?” and you’ll get upward of 12 million results. No surprise there. After all, pregnancy is an intensely physical [...]
Pregnant or PMSing?
Breast tenderness Sensitive ta-tas are an early indication of both pregnancy and PMS. The key distinction: Your girls will feel better once menses commences; they’ll [...]
Try, try again
Now that your firstborn is getting older and you feel like you have gotten the hang of motherhood (finally!), you might be ready to expand [...]
Prenatal Test Prep
Congratulations! The results are in, and you have a bun in the oven. But don’t think that’s the only test you have to pass—there [...]
Girly bits cheat sheet
Your female anatomy is, of course, a physical part of you, but you’re probably not as familiar with it as, say, your eyes or your [...]
Not your mama’s pregnancy
My mom is amazing. She delivered five healthy babies, one of them naturally (me!), and breastfed every one of us. She believes that motherhood is [...]
