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Three Common Mistakes Pregnant Women Make

Today I’m going to talk about three mistakes that I see pregnant women making all the time. There are common mistakes that seem small, but they can having lasting effects. The first mistakes has to do with posture, but it really stems from a desire to move past that “bloated” stage and right into the “I’m visibly pregnant” stage. You’ll see if if you look through images of pregnant women during their early weeks. They are pushing their stomach out and you can tell by the exaggerated arch in their back. The problem is this is a very bad way … Continue reading →

It’s Not Just a Belly…

If you have ever been pregnant, you know how big that belly can get during the final month. It sticks out so far from your usual waistline that it feels like you’ve stuffed a beach ball up your shirt. It kind of looks like it, too! Even though it can be heavy and make rolling over in bed almost impossible, it is still fun to have a big baby belly. It can be useful as well. Did you know there are many more things you can do with your portable table than spill your ice cream on it? 1. Mouse … Continue reading →

How to Create a Stop Motion Movie of Your Pregnancy

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A fun way to track your belly growth throughout your pregnancy is to make a stop-motion movie. If you have a digital camera and the right software, such as Virtual Dub, and you’re willing to take a picture a few times a week, it’s simple to create a short movie of your belly growing. You will enjoy watching it for years to come! First, pick a time of day during which you will be able to take your photo each time. You want to take the photo at the same time each day so that the light is the same. … Continue reading →

When Should You Have Your Pregnancy Pictures Done?

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Have you scheduled your maternity portrait session yet? There are a few things to consider when deciding when to have your pictures taken. If you have them taken earlier in your pregnancy, you won’t have a very big baby bump. That may or may not matter much to you. If you have them taken later, you might have filled out in the areas you’re not so fond of, like your face and arms. Obviously, not every woman gains everywhere. Some women only look pregnant in their torso area. It’s anyone’s guess whether you will experience swelling and weight gain in … Continue reading →

Belly Photos: Public or Private?

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I recently read that Gisele Bundchen had her pregnant belly airbrushed out of her fashion photo shoots because her pregnancy was “too sacred” to share with the world. What a striking statement to make in contrast to the very public belly (and body) baring photos that have been featured on magazine covers by celebrities like Britney Spears, Demi Moore, and Christina Aguilera. Showing off your pregnant belly is the norm these days, not hiding it. All you have to do is do a Google image search for “pregnant” and you’ll find thousands of women, not just celebrities, showing off their … Continue reading →

Do You Feel Beautiful When You Are Pregnant?

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Over the past few years, as many of my friends have gotten pregnant and had their own families, I’ve gotten to witness a wide variety of reactions to the changes that happen to a pregnant woman’s body. Some women embrace their new curves and flaunt them with fitted maternity clothes. These are the same women who eagerly take photos of their growing belly every week. Some avoid wearing maternity clothes until the last minute, wincing at their growing reflection in the mirror. You’ll be lucky to see their baby belly in their profile picture. Some hardly think twice about what … Continue reading →

Track Your Growth

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One 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. There are lots of ways to track your growth and watching your progress can be a fun way to get your mind of more worrisome aspects of pregnancy. One of the most popular ways to document your growing belly is through pictures. Taking a photo of your burgeoning profile each week … Continue reading →

Tips for Taking “Belly Pics”

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If you can muster the energy and manage to remember, taking weekly photos during your pregnancy can create lasting memories that you will treasure forever. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to capture the beauty and drama of the pregnant form. Here are some tips for creating unique and memorable photos. *Try wearing the same outfit and standing in the same spot each week when you take a photo. At the end of your pregnancy, turn the series of pictures into a rapid slide show to see your bump grow right before your eyes. *Pose with your other … Continue reading →

When People Touch Your Belly

The 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. If you are lucky, the stranger will ask before touching. Even this can be awkward. How do you say “no” in a polite way? Personally, I wouldn’t worry too much about politeness. After all, the question isn’t very polite, is it? Well, it could be worse. Some don’t even … Continue reading →

Making a Belly Cast

A belly cast is a fun and unique way to preserve your pregnant belly for posterity. If you haven’t seen one, a belly cast is just as it sounds a plaster cast of your pregnant belly. This can be done at any time during the last months of pregnancy. Making a belly cast is easy. It takes about an hour. Making a cast is a fun thing to do with your partner or older children. If you don’t have other children, this can be a wonderful bonding moment for you and your spouse as you both anticipate the end of … Continue reading →