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Recent Pregnancy Blog | Body Image PostsWhen Your Shoes Don't Fitby Kim NeyerHave you found yourself sifting through your closet, looking for a pair of shoes that don't kill your feet lately? Have you discovered that many of your shoes don't even fit any more? Chances are, your feet are swollen from pregnancy. Pregnancy Rumors and Etiquetteby Kim NeyerIf you've ever stood in line at the grocery store, undoubtedly you've seen the tabloids asking "is she pregnant?" A different Hollywood star is accused of pregnancy in any given week it seems. Love Your Pregnant Bodyby Kim NeyerNot every woman readily embraces the changes in her figure that take place when she becomes pregnant. I have heard countless complaints from women about those first few months when the abdomen begins to swell and bras suddenly don't fit right anymore. "I don't look pregnant yet, I just look fat. Track Your Growthby Kim NeyerOne of the fun parts of pregnancy is watching your figure round out and blossom into a beautiful, bountiful baby belly. Some women have a hard time watching their hourglass turn into a beach ball, but there is nothing more gorgeous than a pregnant woman's body, in my opinion. The Pressure to Lose Baby Weightby Kim NeyerThe average woman gains 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. Much of this weight is lost after the baby is born, and the rest is slowly lost during the first 3-6 months. This is completely normal. Body Image and Weight Gain in Pregnancyby Pattie HughesA study at Temple University has resulted in some interesting information about body image and excessive weight gain in pregnancy. As most women know, some of us have an accurate body image, but others view themselves as either thinner or heavier than their actual body weight. When People Touch Your Bellyby Pattie HughesThe strangest thing happens once you start showing. People seem unable to resist touching a pregnant belly. At no other point in life will strangers approach you and try to touch your stomach. For some reason, some have no problem invading the personal space of a stranger to touch her stomach. Natural Acne Remedies for Pregnant Womenby Pattie HughesFor some women, acne becomes a problem or gets worse during pregnancy. Products to treat acne can cause ingredients that are unsafe for the baby. Even if the ingredients are safe, they tend to have harsh chemicals. These can irritate the skin, which can become more sensitive during pregnancy. How to Get Rid of Stretch Marksby Pattie HughesStretch marks are an unfortunate, but normal part of having a baby. Some women are more prone to the marks than others. The elasticity of the skin, family history and ethnicity all play a role in whether or not you will have stretch marks. What Causes Stretch Marks?by Pattie HughesStretch marks are a common side affect of pregnancy. Women spend a great deal of time worrying about these marks. Products are sold that claim the ability to prevent or fade the unsightly stretch marks. |
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