Looking good isn't exactly a priority for most women while in labor. And if your due date is fast-approaching, you probably already know that you're bound to be more worried about your next contraction rather than the state of your hair. Because of this, some may find it surprising that a growing trend involves hiring a professional birth photographer to document the labor … [Read more...] about Would you hire a professional birth photographer for your baby’s birth?
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Top 10 must-have pregnancy clothes
When your baby bump starts expanding, you might begin panicking about your wardrobe. Your go-to jeans no longer fit, your favorite top looks downright silly and your boobs are spilling over the cups of your bras. Not to worry - there are plenty of pregnancy clothes options that will keep you stylish and comfortable during your pregnancy. Here are 10 must-have items. 1. Bump … [Read more...] about Top 10 must-have pregnancy clothes
Malaysian woman competes in Olympics while 8 months pregnant
The thought of exercise while pregnant is daunting for many women, especially during the final trimester when just walking up and down the stairs with a big baby bump becomes a workout. So can you imagine competing in the Olympic Games with an almost full-grown baby in your belly? It seems like a crazy idea, but Malaysian air rifle shooter Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi already did … [Read more...] about Malaysian woman competes in Olympics while 8 months pregnant
Marissa Mayer plans short maternity leave
Yahoo!'s newly appointed CEO, 37-year-old Marissa Mayer, made headlines not just for being one of the few leading women of a Fortune 500 company, but for announcing her pregnancy soon afterward. While debates have since taken place about whether or not women truly can have it all - family and an extremely successful career - it's the length of her maternity leave that's worth … [Read more...] about Marissa Mayer plans short maternity leave
Five things to avoid when you’re picking out a baby name
After you've found out that you're pregnant and begin preparing for baby, you'll probably start to think about what name you want to give your child. Do you want to embrace something inspired by a relative? Does your religion play a factor? Is your partner dead-set on a particular option? These are all questions to ask yourself as you mull over the topic, but … [Read more...] about Five things to avoid when you’re picking out a baby name