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How To Find The Best Maternity Wedding Dress
If you’ll be over four months pregnant by your wedding, you’ll want to pick a dress that has room to expand and isn’t constricting. Usually, the go-to is an empire waist A-line dress. -
7 Tips for Planning a Baby Shower
Planning a baby shower can almost feel like planning a wedding. So to help you break down your massive to-do list into more manageable tidbits, we spoke to Martha Stewart Weddings editorial director Darcy Miller, whose book Celebrate Everything! Fun Ideas to Bring Your Parties to Life is filled with smart party-planning suggestions. Here are the steps she says to follow when throwing a baby shower any mom-to-be... -
What You Should Know About Swimming During Pregnancy
As a pregnant person, it may seem like every time you turn around you’re getting told not to do something.Date night sushi? Not for you! The yummy cheese display at the book club? Nope, it’s all soft cheeses. That extra cup of coffee? You can already feel the judgment emanating from your favorite barista, so no point in even asking them.Facing a mounting list... -
Prenatal yoga: What you need to know
If you're pregnant and looking for ways to relax or stay fit, you might be considering prenatal yoga. But did you know that prenatal yoga might also help you prepare for labor and promote your baby's health? Before you start prenatal yoga, understand the range of possible benefits, as well as what a typical class entails and important safety tips. Prenatal Yoga Pants What... -
How To Pick The Right Outfit For Your Pregnancy Pictures
What to Wear for Maternity Photos Let’s talk about what to wear for maternity photos. You want pictures that are timeless and capture this beautiful (and probably uncomfortable) stage where your body is doing something amazing. Figuring out what to wear can be a bit overwhelming. My top recommendation is to wear a dress for at least one of your outfits. If you want... -
How to feel good about your pregnant body
Whether you've dreamed of being pregnant for years or it's taken you by surprise, chances are you've imagined what pregnancy might look and feel like. You may be looking forward to the changes your body will undergo as your baby grows – or you may be dreading them.If you're apprehensive about the transformation or worried that being pregnant means you'll "lose your looks," remind... -
HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT WEDDING DRESS AS A PREGNANT BRIDE
Trying to find a perfect wedding dress when you are expecting a baby might sound like a nightmare. With all the hormones and the bun in the oven, it seems you can’t fit into anything, or you can’t find anything you actually like. Pregnant bride-to-be, don’t be worried! We are here to help you ease all the shopping stress that comes with buying a... -
Is it safe to wear an underwire bra during pregnancy?
Yes. Wearing an underwire bra while you're pregnant shouldn't cause a health problem for you or your baby.The concern about underwire is that the wire could inhibit blood flow and hamper milk production, which begins well before your baby arrives. But this fear is largely unfounded. For your milk production to be affected you would need to be wearing a very tight bra for... -
How can I dress nicely for work without spending a fortune on maternity clothes?
For the first three months or so, you'll probably be able to wear your regular work wardrobe. You may need to leave the top button undone on your skirts and pants, but you can camouflage that by leaving your tops untucked.Try this trick: Loop a rubber band through the buttonhole and then wrap it around the button. This will provide that crucial extra inch... -
What to pack in a hospital bag!
I seriously cannot believe we're down to the last TWO WEEKS before baby sister is here!!! In some ways, it feels like I've been pregnant for 3 years, and in others, I'm freaking out a little that she could arrive any day, literally. So today I'm addressing one of the most frequently asked questions of any pregnant woman: what to pack in a hospital...
