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Shopping Tips for Maternity and Nursing Bras Comfort. This should be at the top of your nursing bra must-have list during the first four to six weeks after having baby, says Stephanie Nguyen, founder of Modern Milk and a certified lactation consultant. She recommends stretchy nursing bras to accommodate the breast changes moms experience during this time. “Look for nursing bras in soft fabrics,” Nguyen says. You’ll also want to pick a bra with thick back closures that have four or more hooks and wide, cushioned straps, plus a band that doesn’t ride up in the back....

Going into too much detail about bodily fluids. We know you’re doing a little victory dance in the bathroom when you find that “egg white” cervical mucus, but resist the urge to tell your partner about it. Instead, just initiate sex. He’ll almost definitely respond positively to that. But describing how stretchy the stuff is down there? To him, that could be a total gross-out. (Keep your EWCM talk between you and other Bumpies on our message boards....

Shenae Grimes Beech knows how to juggle. Okay not really, but she does know how to keep a lot of balls in the air. The actress, best known for her role as Annie Wilson on 90210, a spin off of the classic tv hit, Beverly Hills 90210, has a website, a YouTube channel and she just launched a podcast with her former co-star Annalynne Mccord called Unzipped (the first episode spills the tea on their longstanding feud!...

After nine months of growing a human being inside of you, you may want to raise a glass to motherhood. But after giving birth, are you ready to say “cheers” just yet? If you’ve decided to breastfeed, what you put inside your body can also affect baby, since it transfers through your breast milk. So it’s no surprise women often have a lot of questions when it comes to drinking alcohol while breastfeeding....

Dutch brand Nuna has won over the hearts of many thanks to its safety features and streamlined style—but one thing it had been lacking since its 2007 inception was a double stroller. That’s changing with the Demi Grow, which Nuna has made sure was worth the wait. What we love The Demi Grow offers 23—yes, 23—different seat configurations to meet nearly every family’s needs The stroller basket is detachable with handles, allowing you to shop without wondering how to fit two kids in a cart Maintenance-free, foam-filled tires and a dual suspension make this stroller easy to push in either single or double mode...

You’re rocking the pregnancy glow and counting down the days for baby to arrive, but there’s just one problem. You are tired. All. The. Time. Yes, it looks like fatigue has hit you hard. It’s a common side effect of pregnancy, so no need to worry. But, you may be wondering how to boost your energy! Bumpies share their hacks below: “I drink caffeine. Can’t get through the day without a cup of hot, black coffee....

If these babies could talk…nah, better yet, just let their onesies do the talking. These cute, funny statement onesies and tees give you an excuse—not that you actually need one—to snap one (or 20) more cute pictures of baby for every day of the week. Just humble bragging here. Buy It: Carter’s I Woke Up This Cute Bodysuit, $5, Carters.com Breastfed or bottle fed, milk really does the body good. Buy It: SparrowDesignsShop Just Add Milk black and white minimal statement onesie, $24, Etsy....

What is cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy? CMV is a virus that isn’t likely to be harmful to you, but could be extremely harmful to your baby. What are the signs of CMV during pregnancy? CMV often has the symptomsof a mild illness, like swollen glands or a low-grade fever, and sometimes has no symptoms at all. Are there any tests for CMV during pregnancy? Yes, a blood test can find out whether you carry antibodies to CMV....

Getting your partner involved (and excited!) about baby’s registry is no small feat, depending on the person. Picking out breast pumps, diapers and bedroom decor might not be your partner’s favorite thing to do, but it’s still good to get them interested in all of the products you’ll be buying for baby—one, because it’ll help them feel essential at a time when there isn’t much focus on them, and two, because they’ll be using them and need to know how!...

Haz el hábito de mantener pluma y papel contigo para anotar tus preguntas al tiempo que surgen. (Te sorprenderá cuántas preguntas piensas entre visitas… y aún más el caos que el embarazo trae a tu memoria.) Estas preguntas te ayudarán a empezar con la primera visita. [] ¿Cuánto peso debo aumentar y a qué ritmo? [] ¿Tengo más riesgo de cualquier complicación o condición específica? [] ¿Qué estudios necesito? [] ¿Qué tipo de dieta debo seguir?...

What is lactose intolerance in babies? Babies and toddlers with lactose intolerance lack the enzyme lactase, which is what helps break down lactose, the sugar found in milk. Since people with lactose intolerance can’t break down this milk sugar, “the lactose travels through the stomach into the gut undigested and causes fluid to move from the gut tissue into the gut itself, which causes cramping, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea,” says Mark Moss, MD, a pediatric allergist at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics....

Chelsea Enders is a mom of three living in Ohio. Her husband, Brooks, was deployed in the Middle East with the Air Force for 201 days—including during the birth of their third daughter. Here, she explains what that separation was like. I am just like any other mom. I have my ups and downs. There’s good days and bad days, and there are days where my sanity relies heavily on the strength of my coffee and the entertainment factor of today’s PBS lineup....

“I’m going to get out and socialize with friends and my husband more. I’m a stay-at-home mom, so my focus has been on my baby for the past year almost exclusively. We’ve never left him overnight and really only four times with family.” — caseycritchley* “I want to attend music classes with my son, and do my best to keep my little man healthy and happy and get him walking and talking!...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 208,000 units of the Little People Builders Load ’n Go Wagon by Fisher-Price. The toy’s handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. There have been seven reported injuries, including five reports of children needing surgical glue or stitches. The product was sold in mass-merchandise retail stores nationwide from June 2009 to July 2011. If you have one of these toys, immediately take the recalled product away from your child and contact Fisher-Price to find out how to get a free repair kit....

Talk about stress! Even though starting preschool is an exciting milestone to hit, it can be riddled with anxiety — both for him and for you. Luckily, most preschools offer some kind of phase-in program, which makes for a less abrupt transition. These phase-ins can last as little as a week or as long as a month, depending on the school, but generally they’ll allow you to stay in the room with your child for at least part of the day....

Between your swollen feet, aching back and dry, itchy skin, there’s never a time you’ll need a spa day more than when you’re pregnant. But can you go to a spa when pregnant? The good news is yes—but timing is important, and so is knowing what treatments to avoid to ensure spa pregnancy safety. “Going to a spa can be safe in pregnancy—it can be a good way to relieve stress and alleviate some of the normal discomforts of pregnancy,” says Sara Twogood, MD, an ob-gyn at the University of Southern California who blogs at LadyPartsBlog....

And the Winner Is: Puracy Pregnancy makes you hyper aware of things you may never have considered before, like the chemicals you use to keep your house clean. Highly effective alternatives have hit shelves in recent years, making the switch easier than ever. Puracy was started by two Dads with a single goal in mind—to make truly effective plant-based cleaning and personal care products that were gentle enough to use around their newborn daughters....

It’s such a little thing—a few inches long, a sliver wide and light as a feather. But when that home pregnancy test turns positive, it sure brings on some big emotions. Maybe you squeal with joy, catch your breath, do a dance, shed tears of happiness or rush to show your special someone. But after that life-changing moment, what do you do with your positive pregnancy test? Do you chuck it in the trash, or preserve the memory in some meaningful way?...

Whether or not to get an amniocentesis is a tough decision—but getting as much info as possible and knowing what to expect will at least help make your choice an educated one. You’ll go in for the amnio somewhere between weeks 15 and 20. First, your doctor will do an ultrasound to locate a pocket of amniotic fluid a safe distance away from both baby and the placenta, which can take up to 20 minutes....

Have you ever looked at your child’s ridiculously adorable clothes and thought, “Do these come in my size?” Well, they actually might! Companies are rolling out all kinds of super-cute mom and baby matching outfits, from dresses and shirts to shoes, swimwear and other fun accessories. Whether you’re hanging out at home or dressing to impress for an event, there are plenty of “twinning” outfit options that’ll have you and your mini-me turning heads....