pregnancy
-
How To Show Your Pregnant Friend That You Care
As the Summer season emerges on the horizon, while most of us think about picking our holiday destinations and what to wear once we get there, things might not be as easy for some of our friends, like those who are pregnant. The hot season can be a struggle in pregnancy, especially in its advanced stages. Here are some ways you can help ease this challenging journey for your pregnant loved ones: Remember the mums, not just the babies. While the arrival of a new baby is a big deal, in our excitement about the little ones, we often forget to include gifts for the new mums on our shopping…
-
Things That May Surprise You During Pregnancy
You’re pregnant, and you’ve been told that you’re going to be a mommy. But there’s so much you don’t know about what those nine months will bring. While it can indeed be a wonderful time in your life, pregnancy has some surprises in store for you, not only purchasing pink maternity dress—some good, others not so much. Here are some things that may surprise you during pregnancy: Your baby bump might not look the way you expected It might already be obvious by week 10, or it might not show up until halfway through your pregnancy. Some women show more on top; others show more on the bottom. Your shape has…
-
How To Get Back Into Shape After Birth
During pregnancy, you can crave all kinds of foods, sometimes in odd combinations. There are other changes too, all because of a significant surge in hormones. Women can feel pressured to snap back into shape as soon after birth as possible. We see pictures of post-partum celebrities who within days of giving birth seem to have lost every ounce of ‘baby weight’ they gained. Articles on celebrity diets and tips on post-pregnancy weight loss litter the pages of women’s magazines. Start when you are pregnant It is perfectly natural to gain weight during pregnancy. And we all do it differently. Some women seem to blossom and balloon, whilst other pregnant…
