Pregnancy

2017's sweetest gifts for the babies and young children on your list Our holiday gift to you: a gift-giving guide brimming with thoughtfully selected and impeccably crafted items, curated for the little one on your list. From vintage-inspired toys to sweet nursery decor, we have a host of options just waiting to be slipped beneath your tree. Many of the Pregnancy Magazine … [Read more...] about Holiday gift guide: The little one’s list

A new generation of breast pumps Up until a few years ago, there were only a few breast pumps for women to choose from. Today, there are options­—so much so that the landscape can be overwhelming. As we approach 2018, an entirely new generation of breast pumps—and pump technology—is changing the face of breastfeeding in the U.S. The latest pumps are sleeker, quieter, more … [Read more...] about Is the next generation of breast pumps worth saving for?

At first glance, Thanksgiving seems tailor-made for pregnant women. There's the abundance of food, not much of it healthful; the call for stretchy waistbands and the after-dinner nap. While pregnancy certainly means standing by as your waistline expands, the old adage that you're now eating for two is just that - old. Now, obstetricians advise women to add only an extra 300 … [Read more...] about Pregnant at Thanksgiving? How to avoid extra weight gain

Pop quiz! Which of these factors does not influence post-baby boob drop? A.) A history of smoking B.) Your age and number of pregnancies C.) Breastfeeding D.) Body mass index and pre-pregnancy bra size Answer: C. Surprised? Even as the duration of breastfeeding increased, a study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal showed that’s it’s not a likely cause of sagging breasts. It … [Read more...] about Is it true that breastfeeding will ruin your breasts for good? What can I do?

Let's face it, the holidays, as joyous and celebratory as they are, can be the most stressful time of year. There's the forced family gatherings, budget-breaking gift shopping, and holiday travel to wear us thin. Now that you have a little one on the way, these festivities have gotten a whole lot more stressful, right? Wrong. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we've … [Read more...] about The pregnant woman’s Thanksgiving survival guide