PopSugar

Baby Bump: Six Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid While Pregnant

babysugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:52 -0800

Thanksgiving may be an expectant mama's dream, but before you take advantage of eating for two this turkey day, make sure the food you're enjoying is safe for your growing belly. If you've got a bun (and a turkey) in the oven go back for seconds (and thirds) after you check out these six festive foods to watch out for and avoid.

View Slideshow ›

The Next Nine Months: Postpartum Exercise Time Line

LilSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:13 -0800

It's no secret that pregnant women easily put on a few pounds each month until their bundle of joy arrives -unfortunately getting rid of that weight is not so effortless. Along with eating right, exercise is a sure way to getting your body back to the way it was pre-baby. Our basic postpartum exercise time line helps you determine how and when to slowly add exercise so that you can watch the number on the scale drop as your baby grows.

View Slideshow ›

Should Pregnant Drug Users Be Jailed For Endangering the Fetus?

babysugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:51 -0700

Expectant ladies who gulp a glass of wine may get sneers from bystanders but nobody is going to write them up for breaking the law. But what if she was seen snorting a line or shooting up? What should the punishment be, if any? In South Carolina, a drug-taking mommy may go straight to the slammer. The state supreme court has prosecuted pregnant women for harming their unborn child with illegal substances. In an effort to avoid jail time, many pregnant ladies are heading to (self-imposed and otherwise) treatment centers to become clean, which is obviously a good result for the mother and babe. Time behind bars may teach the mom-to-be a lesson about laws but the treatment center may have the better end results.

Do you think drug abusing pregnant women should be prosecuted for endangering the life of their unborn child?

Maxim Picks Its Hot Mama List

LilSugar — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:38:59 -0800

Maxim, the magazine that's famous for its "Top 100" list and equally infamous for its unflattering "Unsexiest" line-up, has turned its attention to hot mamas.

The 9 Hottest Pregnant Women, Ever is a round up of the expected. From Brooke Burke to Halle Berry, and Christina Aguilera to Angelina Jolie - it's the women "with child" who have toned baby bumps and nary a swollen ankle between them.

Heidi Klum, Gwen Stefani, Naomi Watts, Jaime Pressly, and Monica Bellucci's bellies finish off the list.

Source

Do You Take a Daily Multivitamin?

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:47:51 -0800

I must admit I am not much of a vitamin taker. I strive to eat my nutrients in a daily, well-balanced diet. However, I do think supplements are great for people worried about reaching their recommended daily intake of essential vitamins and minerals, especially for pregnant or nursing women or those with dietary restrictions. So when it comes to multivitamins, tell me . . .

Are Working Moms Making Women Less Attractive Hires?

babysugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:20 -0800

There's hardly a more exciting time in someone's life than when they discover they are willfully pregnant. Most mamas-to-be want to scream it from the mountain tops but there's usually one ear they'd like to shield - their boss's. Many women try to hide their expectant status until it is blatantly obvious to co-workers and their higher-ups because they don't know how their news will be received. Before she can give a due date, employers' minds are ticking: Who can replace her? Will she come back? Do we even need her? While those are all valid questions, it is often up to the childbearing woman to make those decisions, which is why some are wondering if motherhood is making women more unemployable.

The Vogue UK Editor Alexandra Shulman has sparked a debate that will leave many moms angry and others nodding their heads in agreement. Worried about Britain's maternity leave laws, she believes new mothers may be doing themselves a disservice if they take a year-long leave and then expect to return to the same benefits as before but with lower professional expectations. British designer Anya Hindmarch supports her view. She quips:

If we are not careful (and I speak as a mother and an employer), maternity leave and benefits will become too biased towards the mother and not considerate enough for the employer... In which case, it can start to work against women as it becomes too complicated and expensive to employ them. To me, it shouts of shooting ourselves in the foot.

Do you believe that longer maternity leave and flexible work schedules are working against women in the workplace?

Link Time!

PopSugarUK — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:30:00 -0800

Angelina is reportedly adopting a baby from Syria against Brad's wishes - Cosmo UK
As it turns out, Celine Dion was never actually pregnant - theFabLife
Coleen Rooney hits the clubs just nine days after having a baby - Holy Moly
Taylor Swift got through her CMA speeches uninterrupted last night - Hecklerspray
Marc Jacobs compliments Victoria Beckham on her designing abilities - Grazia
Fergie talks about loving both women and a well endowned man - Handbag
Win tickets to see Beyonce perform in London on Sunday - Lucky Voice
Leona Lewis admits that working with handsome JT might distract her - Company

Third Time's a Charm: No Ridiculous Pregnancy Comments

LilSugar — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:00:54 -0700

People say the most ridiculous things to pregnant women. While expecting my daughter and son, my jaw constantly dropped at the rude, crude and absent-minded things people said to me...with a straight face. BabySugar encountered the same nonsense while she was with child. But, it appears that the third time is the charm since I can really only recall two off comments people have made to me in the past 40 weeks. The first was about a month ago when I was shopping for a friend's wedding gift and the glass saleswoman told me to sit down before my water broke. She then told me to double check with my doctor because she was sure I was having twins. Thanks lady. The next was a few days later when I ran into an acquaintance who told me she was less than half my size when she had her daughter. "Good for you," was all I could muster as a response.

But those two doozies aside, this has been a low-key pregnancy with lots of perks - like complimentary beverages and servers at my favorite cafes betting on the sex of my baby. Who knew baristas were so into procreating? While stopping to pick up water spiked with a little green tea and a coffee for my husband, three different coffee clerks at separate Starbucks locations gave me free drinks! To hear other sweet gestures I've experienced this time around, read more.
Then, at the farmers market, when I purchased a baguette from a booth, the cashier told me she couldn't possibly charge a lady bringing a baby into the world for bread. In addition to the nice gestures, I haven't been the recipient of much unsolicited advice either. I attribute that to the fact that since I'm traveling with two other kiddos in tow, they either understand I don't have time to chat it up with strangers or they are writing me off as a woman who obviously didn't take the advice offered years ago. Either way, I'm good with it!

Did you experience this during subsequent pregnancies? Share your experiences here and join the LilSugar community!

Sugar Shout Out: Best Bared & Covered Pregnant Bellies on TV

PopSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:00 -0800

Kourtney Kardashian Already Prepping Her Belly Bandit

LilSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:05 -0800

Kourtney Kardashian isn't due until December, but she's already planning how she will get her body back and lose the 30 pounds she's gained during pregnancy. Life & Style reports the tiny reality star is already a fan of the Belly Bandit, a beloved "abdominal compression binder" designed to shrink the stomach after delivery. In fact, Kourtney, who has kept up her exercise regime throughout her pregnancy, is even lending her name to a forthcoming limited edition Belly Bandit.

She told the magazine:

All my friends with kids swear by it and say it’s the product that will get me back to pre-baby shape...It may be hard to do abdominal exercises right after I have the baby, so I’m depending on Belly Bandit to help give me the abdominal and back support I need so I’m ready to exercise as soon as my doctor gives me the okay.

Many pregnant women think that once they give birth, their tummy will snap back into place, so I appreciate Kourtney understands she might need a secret shaper for a while. BabySugar wore her Belly Bandit religiously for the suggested six-week minimum after she gave birth (and looked fabulous!) and can't stop raving about it. Did the Belly Bandit make your postpartum supplies list?