Kendra Wilkinson decided to reveal a less than flattering photo of her post baby tummy and we thank her for it.Media and celebrities play a big role in body insecurities, often painting an unrealistic picture especially about p...
Sticking to lean meat and avoiding raw seafood and sprouts are among the most common pieces of advice when it comes to your pregnancy diet. But with the help of the right prenatal power foods, you can make sure that you’re eating the best, ... Read More
The 4th Trimester Bodies Project is a project created by photographer and mother Ashlee Wells Jackson that is dedicated to celebrating motherhood and highlighting the inherent beauty of real post baby bodies, with all the changes pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding bring. While the project is titled 4th Trimester Bodies, the project is addressed to mothers of all ages and with a variety of shapes and sizes regardless of how many children they have, who are willing to participate in a photoshoot that tastefully highlights an honest pictur... Read More
With so many pregnancy advice blogs to choose from, it can be tricky to separate the wheat from the chaff. You can save precious time by browsing through our best pregnancy blogs selection.1. Giving Birth with Confidence:Giving Birth with Confidence is one of the best blogs for pregnant women. The bloggers are certified experts in the field of birthing, ranging from childbirth coaches specialized in Lamaze, midwives and doulas to moms sharing their stories. This is a very informative blog, offering expert advice on birthing, breastfeeding an... Read More
The average weight gain during pregnancy varies according to multiple factors. What you should know, though, when thinking of having a baby, is that regardless of your current weight, you are expected to add a few pounds, and that's perfectly normal. But don't go overboard: just because you are going to have a baby, you don't have to take literally the saying "eat for two". Actually, you should add, on average, around 300 calories to your current diet. More precisely, during your second trimester, you should add 340 calories, whi... Read More
Raised blood sugar diagnosed during pregnancy can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes later in life. Using the right gestational diabetes diet can help control blood sugar without any insulin intake. Exercise and portion control is important for the gestational diabetes diet, but since healthy nutrition is important, pregnant women with high blood sugar don't have to face very strict restrictions.Gestational Diabetes Diet Basics Like in any diabetic diet, the most important element is controlling the level of carbohydrates. Fruit... Read More
Designing the best nursery is easy once you put together a few baby room ideas. Start with a few simple tips and ideas that can inspire you and expand into even more baby room decorating ideas once you get started. The ideal baby room is a combination of past, present and future. You can incorporate heirlooms and vintage pieces of furniture, but always make sure the room is suited for the age of your baby and start thinking about storage space.Baby Room Ideas for the Perfect Design The best way to create a baby room from scratch is... Read More
Prenatal Yoga has become more and more important lately, as due to its incredible benefits a lot of soon-to-be-mommies choose to practice it. This type of yoga can be done not only by experienced practitioners, but also by beginners who want to stay in shape and at the same time to take care of their future babies.What is Prenatal Yoga?Prenatal Yoga is a type of yoga especially created for pregnant women. It includes numerous different exercises developed for each of the three trimesters of pregnancy and it also teaches future mother... Read More
Although the royal couple seemed to have wanted to hide the fact that Duchess Kate was pregnant, they could not do it because of the fact that Kate suffered from severe morning sickness, fact that made the royal couple to reveal their latest news. As Kate’s morning sickness symptom did not disappear as a result of trying all possible remedies that pregnant women usually find help in, the rescue came from the Duchess of Cornwall, the stepmother of her husband. It looks like she is a fan of lavender shortbread biscuits which Kate rea... Read More
Travelling with your baby does not have to be as difficult as it sounds. If you are a person who loves travelling, you should necessarily take your baby with you whenever you do it, as although you might not believe it, babies can learn a lot from travelling. Besides this being recommended for them, it can also be an interesting and exciting adventure. If you are still not convinced that you should take your baby along when you are travelling, bear in mind that most hotels and airlines offer babies and toddlers free accommodation and... Read More
Catching a flu or cold during your pregnancy is not exactly desirable as the symptoms of these viruses can persist longer than usual, posing a threat to you and your newborn in case complications develop. Pregnant women usually have a weaker immune system than other people so it is essential to avoid getting a cold of a flu in the first place. Cold and flu present similar symptoms, however they are two different conditions so you need to learn to make a clear distinction between the two conditions. Cold symptoms are usually milder than flu s... Read More
As summer sets in, mothers are more and more concerned about how to dress their little child in order to prepare for every possibility. In this season weather conditions can change quickly from sunny and hot to rainy and windy. Therefore it is key to learn some basic things about what to pack and how to dress your baby to avoid overdressing and let the baby feel comfortable. The first and most important thing is to select proper clothes for your babies summer wardrobe. An onesie for example is an extremely practical and basic... Read More
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