When I turned 18, I walked into a gynecologist’s office for the first time. The clinic lights shone bright and white. The room smelled sanitized and clean. Footsteps on the ground tapped outside in the hallway. The chair underneath me froze the bare skin on my thigh, emulating the air circulating through the vents above.
How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and After
When you become pregnant, changes in your body are inevitable. One of the first that many women notice is the subsequent changes to your breasts soon into your pregnancy. Women may notice that their nipples become tender and their breasts become heavier. “From the early days of pregnancy, there are hormonal changes that come into
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: How the “Princess Disease” Affects Moms
When the British Royal Family announced that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was expecting her first child in 2017, every part of her pregnancy was reported by the media. This included her diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that occurs in up to 2% of pregnancies. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a "potentially life-threatening pregnancy
Get Maternity Styling Tips for Dressing the Bump
As your baby bump grows bigger, it might be harder for you to find clothes that best fit your body. Dressing the bump can be a major fashion challenge, but luckily we have some maternity styling tips to help you stay chic, and most importantly, comfy! Don’t be afraid of form-fitting pieces Embrace the bump!
Discover the Dos & Don’ts of The Pregnancy Diet
Growing a little human for 9 months can really work up an appetite! Making sure you and your growing little one have the right nutrients throughout your pregnancy is so important, and that’s why it is imperative to know what you should and shouldn’t be eating while you are pregnant. And don’t worry, a pregnancy
Tips and Tricks for Staying Fit While You’re Expecting!
Although the swollen feet, back aches and overall lethargy of pregnancy may make you feel less inclined to get your sweat on, exercising during your nine months is incredibly important. For almost all women, exercise is safe throughout the duration of pregnancy, however women should always consult their doctor first in the case of high-risk
Nickel and Dime: Costs of Pregnancy That Can Add Up!
One of the first things to consider when you find out you are pregnant (if not before) is what costs you can expect to incur over the next nine months. There are the usual expenses we immediately think about when it comes to healthcare: co-pays, lab work, insurance deductibles, etc., and we think of the
How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby
“Barbies are for girls and GI Joes are for boys.” “Girls like pink and boys like blue.” “Girls wear dresses and boys wear pants.” Many of us grew up hearing these statements, once accepted as societal norms, but more and more parents- to-be are now choosing a gender-neutral approach for their children for everything from
National Infertility Awareness Week: Can a Healthy Diet Influence Fertility?
April 19-25 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Infertility has become a more common topic to speak up about since celebrities began sharing their struggles through social media. The fact of the matter is, one in eight couples will deal with infertility and have trouble conceiving according to Resolve, the National Infertility Association. Can a healthy diet
How to Deal with Stretch Marks in Pregnancy
“Tiger stripes.” “Battle scars.” “Striae.” Whatever you call them — and whether you talk about them with pride or annoyance — stretch marks can be an unavoidable effect of pregnancy for some women. The bad news is there isn’t a way to entirely avoid getting them or a magic remedy that will remove them completely