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Fit, Famous, and Pregnant

Heather Dale — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:41:52 PDT

Contrary to popular belief, regular exercise is encouraged by doctors for expecting moms because it can help a woman stay healthy and alleviate some of the discomforts like stiffness, back pain, leg cramping, or constipation. I love how the following famous females are staying active during their pregnancy but not overdoing it. Let's see who they are!

5 Unique Ways to Announce a Pregnancy

LilSugar — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:45:17 PDT

A positive pregnancy test makes expectant parents jump for joy - and they can't wait to share the news with their loved ones! While the news of a new baby is exciting enough, sometimes you want to surprise your friends and family with a creative announcement. Get inspired with these five unique ideas to share "the big news."

Source: Valerie Koop

A Look at Selma Blair's Chic Casual Maternity Style

LilSugar — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:01:26 PDT

A big congrats to first-time mama Selma Blair and her boyfriend, Jason Bleick. Their son Arthur Saint Bleick was born 18 days past his due date on Monday, July 26, weighing seven lbs., 12 oz. Throughout her pregnancy, Selma has been one sharply dressed expectant mama! The first-time mom-to-be has made a science out of choosing comfortable, loose-fitting dresses and jeans that maintain her chic, California style during her maternity months. Highlighting her basic threads with bright colorful jewelry and sandals, she looks pulled together whenever we see her. We've pulled together a look back at the star's maternity style - which look is your favorite?

Victoria Beckham Is a Mom Again

Hannah Weil — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:33:39 PDT

Victoria Beckham gave birth to a baby girl this weekend, naming the 7 lb, 10 oz newborn Harper Seven. While we imagine little Harper will soon rival Suri Cruise in chic kiddie outfits, we're still focused on her ultra-chic mom. Already mother to Brooklyn, Cruz, and Romeo, Victoria Beckham seems to have pulled off the impossible: looking incredibly chic throughout pregnancy. After combing through the evidence, we're left with this: VB knows what works. Forget elastic waistbands and flats, the designer stays true to her roots with a maternity style that doesn't skimp on leather leggings, slick blazers, and oh, so very high heels. One thing's for certain, this little Beckham is on the road to inherit one killer wardrobe. In honor of Victoria Beckham's impeccable pregnancy style, click through for a few of VB's top maternity style moments, and see just how she pulls it off.

Did You Get More Bug Bites While Pregnant?

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:27:44 PDT

Is a pregnant woman's skin sweeter than others? It's quite possible that it is!

Last evening a vacationing Tori Spelling tweeted, "Liam helped me count my bug bites... 62 BITED in 3 days! NO JOKE! Guess these island bugs love some pregger skin!" Her tweet reminded me that I experienced something similar when I was expecting, and just hadn't mentioned it to anyone.

A quick search of the web proved that there is a link between the two. According to WebMD:

"Mosquitoes can smell their dinner from an impressive distance of up to 50 meters . . . This doesn't bode well for people who emit large quantities of carbon dioxide. 'Any type of carbon dioxide is attractive, even over a long distance,' [Joe] Conlon says. Larger people tend to give off more carbon dioxide, which is why mosquitoes typically prefer munching on adults to small children. Pregnant women are also at increased risk, as they produce a greater-than-normal amount of exhaled carbon dioxide. Movement and heat also attract mosquitoes."

Did you experience anything similar, and how did you treat them?

Jessica Alba's Chic Pregnant Looks

LilSugar — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:33:29 PDT

Jessica Alba knows how to bump it up a notch. The sexy starlet continues to be a fashion icon during her second pregnancy. We've gathered some of her most stylish looks throughout her pregnancy – including maxi dresses, platform heels, oversize sweaters, and parachute pants – to see how she pulls it all together. The expectant mama's fashion choices minimize her belly and elongate her arms and legs. Click through to see how she does it!

Who's Your Favorite Pregnant Fashionista of 2010?

Melody Nazarian — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:13:15 PST

Just like Hollywood produced a handful of celebrity pregnancies this year, so did the fashion world. Three Victoria's Secret models - Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, and Miranda Kerr - were with child, as were Nina Garcia, Stella McCartney, Claudia Schiffer, and Rachel Zoe. A few of them have given birth already, while we're still waiting to meet the remaining fashion babies. Click through to see these ladies in all their pregnant fabulousness, then vote on your favorite pregnant fashionista of 2010 at the end.

Group Therapy: How Do I Tell My Regular Hookup I'm Pregnant?

Tres Community — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST

This question comes from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments!

I'm 26 years old and I've been hooking up with a guy for almost a year. Originally I asked him if he had a gf and he said no. When I found out I should have ended it but, I couldn't, it was too easy.

He lives across the street. We were free at the same time . . . it's just perfect. He is much younger than me as well, he's 21, the gf is 19 and away at school most of the time. Well, 2 months ago I missed a couple of days of my pill and didn't think anything of it, and continued to have sex with him, and now I'm pregnant.

I just want some opinions on how I should go about telling him. I'm definitely keeping the baby, and have no problem raising the baby on my own. I make good money and have family so, honestly I can do it, but he is the father and he should know. Just a little stuck, I guess because I have grown to like him and I really feel bad about the whole situation now.

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it, anonymously, to Group Therapy for advice, and check out what else is happening in the TrèsSugar Community.

Group Therapy: I Got Her Pregnant, but I'm Moving Away

Tres Community — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:00:01 PDT

This question comes from Group Therapy in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments!
I'm 23 years old, and I was seeing this girl in a sexual relationship. I specifically told her it would be nothing beyond physical, because I am traveling overseas for Graduate School (that, and I did not like her anything beyond that). I decided to break it off, but before I could, she told me she was pregnant. Obviously, this was unexpected (she was on the pill, although I was stupid not to use a condom as well). I know this is going to make me sound like a bit of a monster, but I really have no feelings for the girl. In fact, since then I have come to not like her at all, and even if it is from me being upset at all of this, the best I will ever be able to do is be ambiguous about it.

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Yummy Links: From Artichokes to Pesto

partysugar — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:50:27 PDT

Learn how to make steamed artichokes. - Chow
What not to eat when you're pregnant. - The Epi-Log
Find out where some of Gourmet's editors have ended up. - Good Bite
Domino's Pizza is now stalking people who haven't tried its new recipe. - Slice
Watch Josh Ozersky introduce Katie Lee to egg foo yong. - Ozersky.TV
In-N-Out Burger has raised the price of its burgers. - Grub Street LA
What does Jeremy Fox, ex-chef of Napa's famed Ubuntu, have up his sleeve? - Feast
San Francisco could be going meatless on Mondays. - Eater SF
An inside look at Genoa's pesto showdown. - The Atlantic