It looks as though a cute (or silly, depending on how you look at the situation) practice is making a resurgence among pregnant women once again - the gender reveal cake. The tradition involves taking a sealed envelope that contains the sex of one's baby to a baker, who will then create a cake that's either pink or blue inside. The parents-to-be then slice open the … [Read more...] about The gender reveal cake – yay or nay?
Pregnancy Health
To sip or not to sip: The great pregnancy question
Every woman with a burgeoning belly knows the drill - you're at dinner with your hubby, he orders a fine glass of wine for himself and sips at it casually. Your taste buds are tingling - but what should you do? The issue as to the safety of drinking while pregnant has long been up for discussion. It looks like there's good news for those who enjoy complementing their meal with … [Read more...] about To sip or not to sip: The great pregnancy question
Epigenetics: you can change baby’s DNA during pregnancy
By Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D. There’s nothing quite like the emotional juxtaposition of pregnancy. On one hand, you’re thrilled, elated, and impatient for your baby’s first smile, babble, and hug. On the other hand, you may feel anxious about a million unknowns—about what’s going on inside your belly, about whether your little one is growing properly, about how … [Read more...] about Epigenetics: you can change baby’s DNA during pregnancy
Pregnancy work-out with LPGA star Annika Sörenstam
The greatest women’s golfer of our time is designing a challenging new course for herself—motherhood—where the only birdies she’ll see will be in her new nursery. Here’s how she stays fit to prepare for the best birth By Bob Gulla Photography by Scott Miller Styling by Chistine Sonnenberg Hair and makeup by Roxie Stice “I love to be in control,” says golf’s leading lady Annika … [Read more...] about Pregnancy work-out with LPGA star Annika Sörenstam
Why sunscreen choice is so important during pregnancy
There’s no denying the importance of sunscreen. But your sun-sensitive pregnant skin makes daily use even more crucial. And you want to cover all exposed areas—face, neck, hands, arms. “There’s a lot of incidental sun exposure during the day,” says Beth Lange, Ph.D., senior director at the Coppertone Solar Research Center. “If you go out for lunch and you’re walking around … [Read more...] about Why sunscreen choice is so important during pregnancy