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5 Steps to a Healthier, Safer Family BBQ

Be sure that raw meat doesn’t spread its bacteria-laden juice to other items by securing them in a well-sealed container and using meat-only cutting boards and utensils. Related: Your Favorite BBQ Recipes, Made A Lot Healthier Exposing meat to the smoke and high heat of the grill can spur the formation of cancer-promoting heterocyclic amine […]

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Hayden Panettiere Reveals the Sex of Her Baby

Oops! Hayden Panettiere let the sex of her baby slip on the red carpet. Related: Celebrity Pregnancies

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The New-Mom Guide to Protecting Baby From the Sun

As you well know, your baby’s skin is incredibly delicate, making it extra sensitive and likely to burn: “Babies should be in the sun as little as possible,” says Laura Calili, M.D., pediatrician with Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. Plus, babies aren’t great at regulating their internal temperatures because their nervous systems aren’t fully […]

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The Story Behind the Olivia Wilde Breastfeeding Pictures

Olivia Wilde made headlines when she posed for Glamour’s September issue—while breastfeeding her son. Here’s how it all happened. Related: New Celebrity Mom Trend: The Breastfeeding Selfie

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Six Sunscreen Rules to Follow When You’re Pregnant

Summer after sunny summer, you’ve been the model of sun protection. Right? But now that you’re pregnant (congrats!), shielding yourself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet, or UV, rays is more important than ever. Your body’s pigment-producing cells (called melanocytes) kick into overdrive during pregnancy, making your skin more susceptible to UV-induced discoloration. Plus, while sun exposure […]

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Cardio Workouts

Can’t find the time between feedings, changings and laundry to fit in fitness? Don’t worry: Try these 3 cardio workouts while out for a walk WITH your baby!

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6 Ways to Sculpt Your New-Mom Bod Using Stairs

Ready to lose the baby weight? Find the nearest staircase, park that stroller nearby, and follow this plan designed by Erica Ziel, a trainer in Newport Beach, Calif. and creator of Knocked-Up Fitness. You may have used stairs for cardio, but it turns out they’re great for toning, too. “Doing an exercise on an incline like […]

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Christina Aguilera: Pregnant and Baring It All

Christina Aguilera took it all off for a third-trimester photo shoot. What do you think of her blunt display of body confidence? Related: Celebrity Pregnancies

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4 Pregnancy-Friendly Essential Oils

While essential oils can promote healing and ease anxiety, you’re right to approach ‘em with hesitation during pregnancy. "Avoid oils that say ‘moving oil’ on the label," says Kecia Gaither, M.D., vice chairman and director of maternal fetal medicine at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. These oils promote circulation—great for most women—but during pregnancy, […]

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Oops, Kelly Rowland Makes The Privacy Mistake Many Pregnant Women Fear

Kelly Rowland accidentally shared her baby’s sex in an interview. Have you ever had a similar experience? Photo credit: Instagram

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Your Favorite BBQ Recipes, Made A Lot Healthier

Warm weather means summertime soirées galore. Whether you’re heading to a friend’s potluck or hosting a BBQ, these dishes nourish you and your growing bundle with nutrients while satisfying everyone’s summer cravings. Recipes by Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D. Related: The Pregnant Woman’s Guide to Barbecues Rather than spooning out a mayo-heavy and calorie-laden packaged slaw, […]

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Alyssa Milano on the Charms of Motherhood, Parenting and Pregnancy

Related: Your Pre-Pregnancy Body: Why You May Not Want it Back Want more Milano? Check out the August/September issue of Fit Pregnancy, available on newsstands, iTunes, and GooglePlay on July 28. Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at Alyssa’s Photo Shoot Related: How Alyssa is Doing This Pregnancy Differently  Back to Main Page:   Alyssa’s Bliss  

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