Your body changes in myriad ways while you’re pregnant. The biggest issues are stretch marks, brown spots and varicose veins, which can be frustrating because there’s no way to fully prevent them, said Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, founder of Entière Dermatology. Here’s what two New York dermatologists advise. Stretch marks What these are: Also known … Read more
Once your bump starts to show, you’ll need to figure out what to wear. The best bet is to look for versatile items that take you through pregnancy, nursing and beyond. You want easy pieces that grow with you, without sacrificing style. Take stock of your current clothes first. What are your most worn, beloved … Read more
Refrains from well-intentioned loved ones starting to sound like a dizzying chorus? “As soon as you are expecting your first child, people come out of the woodwork to share it,” said Kelly Oriard, LMFT, therapist and co-founder of Slumberkins, which creates educational learning products for kids. Time to ditch the unhelpful advice for these suggestions … Read more
Going anywhere with an infant can feel like a military exercise. First, if traveling by car, having a current and reliable car seat is essential, but with so many options now on the market, it can be an overwhelming space to navigate. However, this is probably one of the most important travel items you will … Read more
While Mother Nature is most definitely in charge when it comes to how your labor and delivery will unfold in real time, you can definitely play an important role in how the experience will go—if you have a birth plan sketched out. “I like to think of this as labor and birth preferences,” said Szilvia … Read more
When Joyce Marter, a licensed clinical professional counselor, financial therapist and author of “The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life” was in her 20s, she said to her pregnant supervisor, “I look forward to having a baby when my husband and I are more ready.” Her manager’s reply: “None of … Read more