Itchy Belly
Friday January 16, 2009
Yes, my belly is rather itchy during the third trimester, though I realize others have it worse. Pregnancy simply has a way of doing that to my skin, but add the stretching of my pregnant abdomen and it's a mess. It's not just the stretch marks causing the itching either. I do stay hydrated by drinking lots of water, and I don't have PUPPS, but it just is irritating. Rather than sit around and scratch all day, I try to keep my belly moisturized. I've tried lots of products and lotions, some work better than others and some certainly smell better than others. How do you treat pregnancy belly itching?
Photo (c) REW
Postpartum Weight Loss Made Easy
Thursday January 15, 2009
Scientists have finally figured out the three small clues to helping moms shed that postpartum weight. The good news is that these easy tips are great for everyone, it's not about having a personal trainer or spending six hours a day at the gym like many of the celebrities do. These are real solutions for real people.
How long did it take you to lose the baby weight?
See the poll results.
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Links You'll Love!
Thursday January 15, 2009
Here are the sites we're enjoying this week!
- Before You Buy Shoes in Pregnancy
Ugh pregnancy really did a number on my feet. But the Shoes Guide, Desiree, gives some great advice on staying in fashion and yet comfortable. Everyone needs a pair of cute, but no nonsense shoes.
- Anatomy of a Breast
I really liked this animated video (towards the bottom). It gives a great visual depiction of how breastfeeding works! Thanks to Ashley for sending it in!
If you have a site you'd like to submit for possible inclusion in Link Love, send it to me at: pregnancy dot guide at about.com.
How long should you stay in the hospital after having a baby?
Wednesday January 14, 2009
How long you stay in the hospital or birth center after having a baby is rarely up to your, your doctor or midwife, but mostly up to hospital policy and your insurance company. New information says that maybe
how long you stay after giving birth should include your opinion and the opinions of your practitioner. If you had a choice about how long you could stay would you be someone who wanted to move into the hospital? Or would you be someone who got the heck out of dodge as soon as you could? What would influence your opinions?
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