(Needham Lane Men’s Yarn-Dye Woven Pajama Top in Blue Stripe, $78 for set, www.needhamlane.com; Boob Capri Leggings in Jeans Blue, $45, www.mybumpmaternity.com) The right pj’s can be an expectant mom’s best friend. Here are a few worthy of wearing all day. Photography by Mark Madeo Styling by Kasey Blue Hair & Makeup by Renee Rael Choose BREATHABLE COTTONS, no matter … [Read more...] about Bed Fellows
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Make Room for Daddy
Here’s how to step back and let the bonding—and his share of the work—begin By Nanny Stella of Nanny 911 So you think you want to get dad more involved with the overall care of the baby? I say think because you really aren’t sure—part of you believes it’s your job to be the main caregiver, and another part of you is ready for him to get off his butt and … [Read more...] about Make Room for Daddy
Get The Picture?
Join us for a rare inside peek at a labor-and-delivery room. Have a good look now—chances are you won’t notice much once you’re in labor. By Emily Bloch Photographs by Lisa Franchot Special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles Start to finish, here’s what it looks like... The nurses at the registration desk will likely welcome you with warm smiles, no matter … [Read more...] about Get The Picture?
Plan The Right Way for the Big Day
Not sure what to expect from labor? Prepare yourself with this birth plan advice and handy questionnaire By Emily Lovely Like Kegel exercises and reading the final chapters in that massive pregnancy manual beside your bed, writing a birth plan is worth the effort pre-delivery—and it can also help ease your anxiety about labor. Of course, you can’t control how your bundle … [Read more...] about Plan The Right Way for the Big Day
9 Months of Mocktails
Celebrate right up to delivery with these amazing non-alcoholic drink recipes By Kate Geagan, M.S., R.D. For some, saying bye-bye to booze is a cinch. But the prospect of 40 dry weeks can be puzzling—even for the most devoted mom-to-be. Fortunately, with these alcohol-free recipes, you can keep hosting girls’ night in style. Despite what your friends may say about “the women in … [Read more...] about 9 Months of Mocktails