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Baby Your Feet During Pregnancy

Pregnancy affects your whole body, but it affects some parts more noticeably than others. One area in which you might see and feel some major changes is your feet. If you think about it, this makes perfect sense. Your feet are used to carrying you around, but over the past few months you have been getting bigger and bigger. It is not uncommon for your feet to hurt and swell, but here are some tips to help you out. If you can, find some time each day to put your feet up. Elevating feet can help to reduce the amount … Continue reading →

Safe Beauty During Pregnancy

Before you got pregnant, you may have had a certain routine in place for taking care of your hair and skin. Now that you are pregnant, your hair and skin may be acting differently than usual. Also, many doctors advise their pregnant patients to forego some hair and skin treatments during their pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you are curious about which beauty treatments are safe during pregnancy and which will have to wait until later, read on. Regular hair cuts, complete with a shampoo and blow dry are just fine. If your hair starts acting oddly after the pregnancy … Continue reading →

Is it Safe to Use a Self Tanner?

By now you probably know it’s not safe to lie out in the sun or tan in a tanning bed when you are pregnant. If you love the look of tan skin, you may be considering a self tanner. This seems like the perfect solution, but is it safe? Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question. The reason there is no clear answer is that there haven’t been any studies on the effects of home tanning products. While there is no evidence that they are harmful, there is no clear evidence that they are safe either. Until … Continue reading →

Enjoy Your Day at the Spa Safely

A day at the spa is the perfect way to relax and let the stress melt away. Most spa treatments are completely safe during labor. However, there are a few that should be avoided. Here’s how to enjoy your day of pampering without worrying about your unborn baby. Before you arrive for your day at the spa, be sure the staff knows you are pregnant. If possible, tell them when you book your appointment. If the day is a gift, call the spa to let them know that you are pregnant. Be sure to mention any other issues, such as … Continue reading →

Baby-Friendly Nail Polish

Fashion has gone a bit by the wayside since my daughter was born. My former beauty routine is becoming a distant memory. Put on a full face of makeup? I’m lucky if my face is washed before going out of the house. Curl my hair? It’s a rare morning that it’s even blow-dried. Whiten my teeth? Let’s be realistic; my daily goal is to brush my teeth before lunchtime. And yet, some days I miraculously find the time to look almost normal. I look in the mirror and realize I somewhat resemble my pre-baby self. It’s on these days that … Continue reading →

Optimizing Development of Your Baby

We all want a happy, healthy baby and. although the uterus is an exceptionally safe and comfortable environment for your growing baby, there are additional precautions that all expectant mothers can undertake to ensure that their baby receives the best start in life. Eat an adequate and balanced diet before and during pregnancy The nutritional needs of your developing baby as well as your own depend on a sound diet. Serious malnutrition, not only from lack of food but lack of nutritious food, can interfere with normal prenatal growth and may limit your baby’s intelligence. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption Studies … Continue reading →