Monthly Archives: September 2011
Pregnant Halloween Costumes Friday Funny
September 30, 2011
Pregnancy affords couples unique inspiration when it comes to Halloween costumes. Depending on how big your belly is, you can really have some fun with putting together a Halloween costume that takes advantage of your pregnant body. There are so … Continue reading
The Truth About Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks
September 29, 2011
Good news for all you pregnant women who get sick at the smell of cocoa butter. Turns out cocoa butter isn’t the best choice for stretch marks after all. The “bottom line” according to the New York Times article “The … Continue reading
How to Wear a Bella Band
September 28, 2011
Learning how to wear a Bella Band all through your pregnancy (and after) will help you get the most from this already convenient, affordable and versatile maternity accessory. BellaBand from Ingrid & Isabel is the original belly band developed in … Continue reading
Ingrid & Isabel Unveils New BellaBand
September 27, 2011
Since 2003, the Ingrid & Isabel BellaBand has been the quintessential maternity accessory, a fabric belly band worn around your abdomen throughout the many stages of pregnancy. As of right now, the must-have Ingrid & Isabel BellaBand just got even … Continue reading
List Suggestions for Packing Your Maternity Hospital Bag
September 26, 2011
There are oodles of lists already out there with suggestions for your maternity hospital bag. Mine isn’t the first one you’ve seen, right? So while I could list dozens of things you should include in your maternity hospital bag, chances … Continue reading
Pregnancy Bucket Lists
September 25, 2011
Do you have a pregnancy bucket list? I just saw a post on Babycenter.com today called “My pregnancy bucket list 5 must-do’s.” The items on the author’s list range from #1-getting really drunk, to #5, going on a trip. Last … Continue reading
Pregnancy Makes Beyonce Feel ‘Empowered’
September 24, 2011
In an interview with ET Canada on Thursday, Beyonce reportedly said that her pregnancy is making her feel “very empowered.” The music icon (and perfume entrepreneur) says she’s feeling “great,” and that pregnancy makes her feel “free.” I know when … Continue reading
Finding Your Online Mom Community
September 22, 2011
On Tuesday night, I was listening to NPR’s “Tell Me More,” a program focused on multicultural and multiracial topics. In that program, hostess Michelle Martin introduced listeners to Mamiverse, a brand-new online community for Latina moms. With the founder/CEO and … Continue reading
On-Trend Maternity Clothes for Fall Fashion
September 21, 2011
Spring fashion week just ended, and the runways were a-flood with previews of what’s to come for Spring 2012: namely, prints, jewel tones, blazers replacing cardigans and metallics. Sounds good to me! But what to wear now? Fall 2011 fashion … Continue reading
