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Stretch marks, loose skin, hair falling out — I can’t say I was exactly looking forward to those postpartum body changes — but at least I knew they were coming. There was one symptom, though, that I definitely wasn’t ready for. At the beginning of my second trimester, I noticed a small lump under my right arm. It wasn’t red or painful and I figured it was an ingrown hair or some other shaving-related irritation; I wasn’t too worried about it....

Getting into a car accident is right up there on the list of the biggest fears expectant moms have (along with delivery in the car on the way to the hospital and having your water break in the middle of a big work presentation). Two big factors are: How bad was the crash, and how far along are you? A simple fender bender, where you don’t have any symptoms — especially in your first trimester — can probably be handled with a follow-up call to your doc....

And the Winner Is: Silver Cross Slumber Travel Cot Playards are an important piece of gear. They offer a safe place to put baby when you have to get stuff done around the house. But the Silver Cross Slumber Travel Cot stands out among your average pack ’n plays. It transitions from a newborn bassinet to a travel crib for older babies and toddlers, and doubles as a safe place for play during the day, whether you’re at home, a relative’s place or a hotel....

Crib Mattress Safety Guidelines Crib Mattress Types Innerspring crib mattress. Like a traditional full-size mattress, this type features sturdy metal coils surrounded by layers of soft padding. This type of crib mattress is durable and holds its shape well. If you opt for an innerspring mattress, check the coil count—this specification refers to the amount of springs inside. Mattresses with a high coil count tend to be more supportive, but they often come with a high price tag....

My husband, Yaron, is pretty outnumbered. We live in Haifa, Israel, with our three daughters: Eliah, Tamar, and Savyon. I spent the first two decades of my career working in publishing, mostly as a magazine copy editor. But part of me always wanted to be a teacher, and moving to Israel in 2011 presented the ideal opportunity for a career change. I found a profession where being a new emigrant from America is actually an advantage, and I’m in my second year as a high school teacher....

Before you even know you’re pregnant, your nose might give you away. Why? Because as strange as it might sound, moms-to-be are known to have an uncanny sense of smell—in fact, it’s often one of the first signs of pregnancy. So if you’re suddenly gagging at the scent of garlic or ground beef (or can’t even stomach a simple stroll through the grocery store), you might just be expecting. Why Do I Have A Heightened Sense Of Smell?...

Now that you’re pregnant, chances are you’ll have to lay off more than a few of your favorite things this holiday season. But no fancy party is complete without a fancy drink, right? Don’t sweat it. Natalie Bovis-Nelsen — renowned mixologist and author of Preggatinis™: Mixology for the Mom-To-Be — has not only put together a book jam-packed with great alcohol-free drinks, but she’s also designed one especially for us! Say hello to The Bumptini — a delicious blend of pomegranate, ginger, and lemon flavors....

I am not aware of any antibiotic that is not compatible with continued breastfeeding. Drugs such as ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin (and others in the same family) were not recommended for nursing moms in the past because studies on beagle puppies suggested these drugs caused abnormal joint development. However, beagles are not humans, and the puppies were given large amounts directly, not the tiny amounts that would be passed through milk. In addition, more recent studies have shown this joint damage does not occur in humans....

Bad news for men who like it hot — a new study reveals that spending time in the sauna could lower your guy’s sperm count. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Padova in Italy and published online in February in the journal Human Reproduction, followed healthy Finnish men in their 30s. The men all had normal sperm counts and spent at least 15 minutes in a sauna two times a week over a period of three months....

Thrush is one of those conditions most adults never hear about until they become a parent—and even then, it may not be on your radar until your pediatrician explains why baby’s mouth is sore and spotted with a thick, white coating. That’s because, while this infection doesn’t typically pop up in adults, it’s relatively common to see thrush in babies. So what is thrush in babies, exactly, and what does it look like?...

And the Winner Is: Munchkin Milkmakers Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies Breastfeeding is all about supply and demand. The more you nurse or pump, the more supply you’ll have to offer. Simple enough, but sometimes you need a little boost to set that dairy factory of yours into full swing. There are all sorts of teas and supplements and edible options on offer that promise to get things flowing. Our favorite are the chocolate chip lactation cookies from Munchkin....

I was out walking with my son, who is just three weeks from turning 1 year old (gasp!), and began thinking about this time last year—when I was a hobbling with a 10 lb. baby in launch mode. I remember how hot it was, how my feet looked like they belonged to a Cabbage Patch doll, and how I longed to meet my little man. If you’re feeling anything like I was, you’re beyond tired, you’re sweating in places you can’t reach and you’re just so over it....

From birth through toddlerhood, even the healthiest babies will have plenty of face time with their doctor. After all, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a checkup schedule with 10 visits in those first 24 months (in addition to care at birth). But an updated schedule, released today, outlines changes that will affect exactly what your baby is screened for at these well-child visits. This updated schedule, known as the periodicity schedule , summarizes new and revised recommendations approved by the AAP since March 2014....

There are lots of numbers you’ll be told throughout your pregnancy. First, your OB will tell you how much weight you should gain. The general rule of thumb is that women of normal weight before pregnancy should gain 25-35 pounds. And women who are overweight pre-pregnancy should gain about 15-25 pounds. You might also be told that the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends pregnant women of normal weight eat 1,800 calories per day during the first trimester; 2,200 calories per day in the second trimester, and 2,400 calories per day in the third....

You don’t need to give your baby or newborn water until she’s about four months old or when she starts solid foods. That’s because newborns get plenty of hydration from drinking breast milk and formula. And giving a young baby water can actually be harmful: A newborn’s kidneys might not be able to concentrate or process the water properly because of too much salt in the water. Water intoxication could occur if baby consumes too much water and loses too much sodium....

Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.What is numbness or tingling in hands, feet, arms or legs during pregnancy? It’s exactly what it sounds like — you might feel like you’ve lost feeling or feel a weird pins-and-needles sensation in your hands, feet or limbs....

Whether you’re going out for the evening, heading back to work or just need a break from breastfeeding, at some point most new moms rely on a breast pump. The convenient contraption can do a lot more than allow you to fill a bottle with your breast milk. A breast pump is also handy for storing a backlog of milk in your freezer, helping to keep your milk supply flowing and prevent engorgement....

Acupuncture and massage are generally safe during pregnancy. In fact, they may help relieve some of the most common ailments of pregnancy, such as back pain and swelling! A few things to look out for — there are some pressure points that should be avoided in pregnant women, so make sure that your therapist is trained in pregnancy or prenatal massage. If pregnancy has made you more sensitive to smells, an aromatherapy massage may be irritating....

All interferons, (including Betaseron) are safe during breastfeeding. One factor that determines whether a drug gets into the mother’s breast milk or not is the size of the molecule. Any molecule with a molecular weight of greater than 600 to 1000 won’t get into the milk. Because interferons have molecular weights that are much larger (Betaseron has a molecular weight of 22,000), there is no issue. Furthermore, even if some interferon did get into the milk, which is very unlikely, it would be destroyed in the baby’s stomach....