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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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Prego and on the Run: Round Ligament Pain

FitSugar — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:00:41 PDT

If you used to run regularly before there was a little bundle of joy growing inside you, doctors think it's safe to continue with your running routine while pregnant. You should def get the OK from your OB though, and once you do, you may find it helps with some common pregnancy symptoms such as constipation, leg cramps, lower back pain, and fatigue. Yeah, being with child is fun!

Running with a bun in the oven is much harder than running solo. You get winded more easily, your muscles tire more quickly, and since your body is changing so much, you may experience some aches and pains. In the beginning of my pregnancy, I would get subtle cramps way up in my uterus when running; every time I felt them, I'd just stop and walk. Now in my fifth month with a "popped" belly, I've discovered a new sensation in my lower ab muscles. It's a longer-lasting, dull ache, that feels like the muscles are overstretching.

At my last checkup, I learned this pain is round ligament pain and it's really common for pregos in their second trimester. To find out if it's harmful to your baby or if it means you should give up running,

read more. My doc assured me that round ligament pain is not serious and won't cause harm to my growing babe. This pain can be felt as a long-lasting dull ache like I've experienced when I'm running, but it can also cause sharp, intense pangs if you suddenly change position, like when you sit up quickly, roll over in bed, or cough. The round ligaments surround your uterus inside your pelvis, and as your belly grows, those ligaments stretch out to support the weight, like rubber bands. The pain you feel is a result of the tugging on nerve fibers. It usually begins in the groin, and moves upward and outward toward your hips, but normally only lasts a few seconds. Many women may feel the pain more on their right side because the uterus tends to turn toward the right. If you feel the pain lasting longer, and it's accompanied by contractions lasting over an hour, call your OB pronto. Also call your doc if the pain is severe and coupled with low back pain, pressure in the pelvis, fever, chills, bleeding, or changes in vaginal discharge. If the pain really bothers you on your runs, it's probably best to take it easy. Decrease the intensity of your workouts by running slower, sticking to flat surfaces, wogging, or walking instead. If your round ligament pain is just slightly uncomfortable, here's a suggestion my doctor made that has really helped me. I told her that when I hold my hands under my belly as I run, the pain goes away, so she recommended I try wearing a compression support band on my lower belly. If you have a Bella Band, that might work for you, but it didn't hold my belly tight enough. The Amom Maternity Support Band offers more support and is specifically designed for use during exercise. Wearing that and slowing down my pace has solved my problem. Tell me, have any of you experienced round ligament pain?