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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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
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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
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, […]
Kelly Rowland accidentally shared her baby’s sex in an interview. Have you ever had a similar experience? Photo credit: Instagram
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, […]
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
Pregnancy hormones can make your skin go bonkers! But with a long list of ingredients to avoid until your due date, what are you supposed to do if you get a pimple (or a whole bunch of ’em)? Follow this easy plan for clear skin from Ariel Ostad, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. […]
“I don’t deprive myself of anything. If I feel like I need some ice cream, I’m gonna eat the ice cream—just as long as I know it’s coming from a cow that doesn’t have antibiotics in it,” Alyssa told us on her photo shoot. “I just try to eat really clean.” Alyssa posted this yummy-looking […]