If you find yourself noticing the girth more than the glow, take these steps to feel better. Get moving Studies show that women who exercise during pregnancy respond more positively to their changing bodies than those who don’t. An Australian study found that pregnant exercisers also had less anxiety and insomnia. The regular regimen, like walking or yoga, will help keep … [Read more...] about Loving your pregnant body
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Vegetarian and pregnant: eating right for 2
How to eat right and stay healthy for two. When I first found out I was pregnant, my excitement was quickly followed by one thought: “No wonder!” A baby growing inside me certainly explained why I was hungry all the time. As a lifelong lacto-vegetarian—I eat milk products but not eggs—I knew about the produce and dairy sources of the nutrients that I needed. But was I still … [Read more...] about Vegetarian and pregnant: eating right for 2