How long should it take to lose the baby weight?
One of the most challenging issues that comes up while expecting is navigating our pregnancy weight gain. In the past we may have struggled with our weight, or have religiously been able to maintain our ideal weight - but now, as we slowly see...
Many women encounter some sort of discomfort during their pregnancy. Here are a few examples of common issues and how to find relief.
Edema
Most women experience some amount of swelling during pregnancy, especially during these hot summer months! This is mainly due to the increase of blood...
When we have kids everything changes, often including our careers and ambitions. Aftertwo kids, I no longer wanted to practice law. Even though leaving my job caused an economic shift in our family, after running the Brooklyn chapter of Mommybites for a few years I realized that I could combine my...
Last month we covered the benefits of stretching and a few basic stretches to get you started. Here are a few additional stretches to add to your routine.
Stretching Guidelines
Try to stretch 3-5 times per week. It’s a good idea to warm up with 5-10 minutes of light cardio to get your...
Stretching during pregnancy helps keep you fit and will relieve soreness and many aches and pains associated with your pregnancy. Here is a list of some of the benefits of stretching while pregnant.
1. Stretching Protects You and Helps Prevent Injury
It is important to keep your muscles and...
It’s here! It’s here! A longtime dream has finally come to reality!!! Back when Laura started babybites in 2006, she had a single goal: to connect other moms while learning about important parenting topics (and have fun!). And now Mommybites mission is quite the same: support, resources,...
Last month we covered the benefits of exercise, general guidelines for exercising while pregnant and a basic exercise routine. This month we will add to that but first let’s go over a few warnings signs that signal you need to stop exercising.
Make sure you aren’t over doing it when while...
