Posts tagged: Pregnancy

First-time mom-to-be Kimberly Lapides can admit it: She 'most definitely' overpacked her hospital bag...but that doesn't bother her. Another thing the successful blogger is unbothered with ahead of her August 29 due date? Sticking to a specific birth plan. @eatsleepwear 'The actual labor process does scare me,' Kimberly told us. 'What I will say is that I am open to the plan that baby has for me. Everyone keeps asking if I have a birth plan and really, the answer is NO. I will go with the flow and do...

There's an entire movement around pregnancy and infant loss these days, and one of the biggest things to come out of it is a term: 'Rainbow baby' refers to a child born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. Being pregnant after a loss can be an emotionally loaded experience — and it's something hard to understand unless you've been through it yourself. Some moms feel even more fearful throughout subsequent pregnancies, which is a completely understandable thing when you consider what they've experienced. Many moms are filled with an...

Staying stylish while pregnant isn't always the easiest feat — but is it doable? Totally! It just takes a little imagination and a few versatile pieces (though not nearly as many as you think!) to make it all work.Whether you opt for lots of maternity-specific pieces or simply choose to size up in 'regular clothes', these simple tips from Jeannine Adams, the super-stylish founder of Ready Pretty (who just welcomed a baby!), will help you stay chic as ever through those 40-ish weeks.First trimester A-line dress

Looking for a creative gender reveal idea? We've got you. Monica + Andy personalized gender reveal boxes give expectant parents a fun way to find out if it's a boy or it's a girl. We work to create beautifully packaged boxes packed with items to indicate whether your little one is a boy or a girl — and the best part is, the boxes are full of Monica + Andy clothes your baby will love wearing after he or she arrives....talk about a great multitasking mama move! We know what...

If you can't get enough of the sweet sound of your baby's heartbeat, you may have considered buying yourself a fetal doppler so you can listen to it from the comfort of your own home. At first glance, fetal dopplers seem pretty great: They can be relatively affordable, readily available on sites like Amazon, and put the ability to check up on your baby right at your fingertips. But before you prepare to order one of your own, you may want to hear an OB-GYN's take on the fetal doppler...

There's an excellent possibility your pregnancy will pass by without your doctor placing you on bed rest. But guess what? Even if you do have to take some time off your feet, it's not the end of the world (even though it may feel like it!)...or the end of your life as you know it. If you're reading this while on bedrest, we know you may be struggling with this — and we get it! Bedrest is tough, especially for mamas who are on it for a long time, are...

As the founder and CEO of Fashion Mamas, a network for influential moms, Natalia Alcala has her finger on the pulse of all things motherhood. Now that she's just days away from welcoming her second child, that expertise is coming in handy — because the mama has made her (hospital bag packing) list and checked it twice. She had everything packed and ready to go weeks ahead of her early August due date, and now she can focus on the most exciting part: Meeting her baby girl. @nataliealcala Natalie, who...

From nausea to sore breasts, pregnancy comes with a bassinet-load of early pregnancy symptoms. However, there’s one early pregnancy symptom that can further affect your day-to-day—first-trimester fatigue. Can’t find the energy to finish your Vinyasa flow? Daydreaming of plush pillows and snug sheets? You’re not alone. Extreme fatigue often fogs the first trimester, and while you may enjoy the excuse to order pizza and binge-watch Netflix, it can also take you away from your work, family, and other obligations. Fortunately, first-trimester fatigue is temporary and very treatable. With our guide,...

If you're an expectant parent, we have one piece of advice for you: you need a vacation. It doesn't matter if you find the term 'babymoon' kind of silly — a pre-baby trip is such an important way for to-be parents to make some memories (and stay in one last crib-free hotel room!) before they welcome their new addition. But depending on your situation, this may not be the time for a far-flung exotic vacation. If you're pregnant, you may be nervous about straying too far from home (what if...

There's this idea that pregnant women need to keep their news under wraps during the earliest weeks — some say they can start spilling the beans at 12 weeks, others use the 14-week-mark (aka the start of the second trimester) as the benchmark. Our take? You should reveal your pregnancy whenever it feels like the right time for you, whether that's five minutes after you see that positive test or post-birth a la Kylie Jenner. But while your personal preference may be to remain tight-lipped for a while, it's also...