Expectant Mothers Get Tips For a Healthy Delivery

When a new baby is arriving, a mom to be can feel overwhelmed. There are endless things to prepare for during this time of transition. Having plans in place the closer the due date arrives will allow expectant mothers to welcome the new baby in a stress free environment.
1. Vitamins: Take prenatal vitamins with folic [...]

Even Jill Scott Experienced the “Baby Blues”

So many women get pregnant and think that everything will be magical once they give birth.  They imagine mother/child bonding and a feeling that will last a life time.  Although the love a mother feels for her newborn is unparralled to anything else, motherhood can leave you feeling helpless and frustrated.
Recently, while on the Chelsea [...]

Plus Pregnancy – Update

Well, next week I will be 30 weeks pregnant which means I only have approximately 10 weeks to go! Just wanted to give my fellow Plus Divas who may never have been pregnant somethings to think about.
Weight and Healthy Eating – The adage of “eating for two” should not be followed when pregnant. Especially for [...]

Nursing Bras for Full Figured Nursing Mothers

No one knows better the need for support from a plus size nursing bra than the full figured woman searching for a nursing bra. Plus sized nursing bras have evolved from downright ugly white tubes that a woman forced her breasts into in the name of support, to delicate lacy items that give extra support [...]

The Do’s & Dont’s of Plus Maternity Shopping

I know that finding plus size maternity clothing can be rather difficult at times, but believe it or not, there are options for plus size maternity clothing and if you use these options, shopping during your pregnancy can be easy.
Don’t: Shop at regular retailers.
It gives me hives to hear other expecting plus size women talk [...]

Plus Size Women Have Lower Risk of Premature Birth

Among pregnant women at higher-than- average risk of premature delivery, those who are overweight or obese seem to be afforded some protection, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that of 253 women who were followed during pregnancy, those who were overweight or obese had a far lower rate of preterm delivery compared with normal-weight or underweight [...]

Weight Gain During A Plus Pregnancy

Just wanted to touch on a subject that I’m now getting familiar with. It seems that a lot of plus women stress about being labeled a high risk pregnancy because of their weight or they fear getting pregnant because of the weight gain during pregnancy. Always keep in mind that every woman’s body is [...]

Woman Conceives Two Babies…..They’re Not Twins

Superfetation= Conceiving while pregnant
Until recently, I had no idea that superfetation even existed. It seems humanly impossible to conceive a child while pregnant. Once you’re pregnant, you’re in the clear. No birth control and no worrying about getting preggers…..at least for the next 9 months or so.
I’ve always thought that being pregnant [...]

Wear Your Fav Jeans During Pregnancy

Why spend money on a new pair of maternity jeans when moms can feel sexy and comfortable in your own favorite had-them-forever jeans? Denim Therapy has just introduced a new service that expands jeans to accommodate pregnancy by inserting expandable side inseams that move and grow with mom-to-be. Once back to pre-baby figure, Denim Therapy [...]

Understanding Your Moods When You’re Expecting

Lucy Puryear is a practicing psychiatrist and a pioneering expert in women’s emotional health before, during, and after pregnancy. Through engaging personal stories reflecting her own practice, she illuminates the little-discussed feelings that are virtually universal for pregnant women. She shows just how normal it is to fear loss of control, to mourn what you [...]