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7 Things You Wish You Knew BEFORE You Got Pregnant
Most mothers describe pregnancy as a fantastic adventure that takes them through a journey of self-discovery and love. But, for anyone who has experienced pregnancy, the journey to motherhood isn’t always an easy one. Indeed, pregnancy puts a lot of pressure on your body, and, as a result, you can experience a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. The most common of all is morning sickness, which can affect pregnant women during the first 12 weeks. While not every pregnant woman will experience nausea, you’ll be hard-pressed to meet a woman who hasn’t! Additionally, weight gain is a typical complaint when it comes to making peace with your postpartum body. It doesn’t…
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Holding on to Hope While Trying to Conceive
Trying to conceive is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and disappointing if you can’t get pregnant right away. All you can think about is having a beautiful pregnant belly and later holding a baby in your arms. The idea of being a mother is all that you hope to be. Trying to get pregnant month after month can take a toll on any couple, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Don’t make trying to conceive into a chore or a stressful activity, but rather use this time to bond with your significant other. There are ways to hold on to hope while trying to…
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5 Celebrity Mom’s Who Embraced Their Post-Baby Bodies
The urgency to lose baby weight in Hollywood is almost as serious as an Oscar win. Who dropped the postpartum pounds the fastest? Who debuted her post-baby body on a magazine cover? How much did she gain during her pregnancy? Celebrity moms face these and many more questions when it comes to their bodies after baby. So when we hear high-profile moms like Kate Winslet and Mariska Hargitay embracing their postpartum figures, we celebrate with them. Let’s take a look at 5 celebrity moms who did not focus on fast weight loss, but instead, embraced the postpartum period and their post-baby bodies. Kate Winslet: Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet is…