The Biggest Loser trainer and America’s favorite motivator, Jillian Michaels gives her tips and tricks for thriving through your final trimester There’s nothing quite like the magical, mystical weeks of the third trimester. Afraid, exhausted, excited, with your due date just around the corner, you’re eager to hold that baby in your arms—and probably nervous about giving birth, … [Read more...] about Jillian Michaels on how to thrive in your third trimester
Pregnancy
Pregnancy flashback: What was this funny device used for?
When it comes to all matters of childbirth, we've come a long way, baby. Back in the day, monitoring your baby during labor didn’t look so slick. Here’s how things have changed as told by LawrenceD. Devoe, M.D., a professor and ob/gyn at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta who’s been in practice 39 years. Then This prenatal stethoscope (at left) dates back to the … [Read more...] about Pregnancy flashback: What was this funny device used for?
How your baby grows and changes in the second trimester
By the time your second trimester begins, your baby has already progressed remarkably. What started as a mere clump of cells has grown into a tiny being who can now stretch, hiccup, and even sigh in your womb. Over the course of your second trimester, your baby’s growth will only gain speed as he or she races toward delivery day. Let’s take a look at some of the changes your … [Read more...] about How your baby grows and changes in the second trimester
Can you drink alcohol while you’re breastfeeding?
If you're a first time mother and you've been researching information on breastfeeding as part of your newborn preparation, chances are you already have an idea of what this process entails and the kinds of things you'll need to do to make sure that your baby has all of the nutrition that he or she needs after you give birth. Breastfeeding can be a terrific way to deepen … [Read more...] about Can you drink alcohol while you’re breastfeeding?
What to do when your water breaks during pregnancy
There’s nothing black and white about childbirth. For one woman, the experience might last six hours, whereas another mom might labor for 37. From episiotomies to epidurals, there are variables aplenty, ensuring each woman’s experience in labor and delivery is a unique one. While movies and television like to tell us that each woman’s labor begins with a splash of amniotic … [Read more...] about What to do when your water breaks during pregnancy