Tag: pregnancy

While a plumper pout isn’t a common complaint during pregnancy, a doctor tells PEOPLE that some women may experience “pregnancy lips,” like Khloé Kardashian. “There is definitely some truth to as your belly grows so can your lips,” Dr. Sherry A. Ross, women’s health expert and author of she-ology. The Definitive Guide to Women’s Intimate Health.

So, apparently, "pregnancy lips" are a thing? Serena Williams, Beyoncé and now Khloé Kardashian have all brought the issue of puffy, preggo, hormone-packed pouts into the spotlight. The three A-lister moms are all reported to have had naturally larger lips during their pregnancies — and Kardashian’s even asking fans of the new season of Keeping

Drew Barrymore has recently shared her epic response to a stranger who congratulated her on a non-existent pregnancy. The topic came up during The Hollywood Reporter’s roundtable discussion about women in comedy, which also featured Rachel Brosnahan, Alison Brie, Tracee Ellis Ross, Debra Messing, Molly Shannon and Frankie Shaw. “I’d gained a bunch of weight, and I

You’ve seen the evidence on your pillow. You’ve found it on your clothes and in the shower. And although you may feel nervous, embarrassed or even scared, it’s important to know that the problem you’re dealing with is one that most women will face at some point in their lives. We’re talking about hair loss.

On social media, she appears to be taking motherhood in her stride. But behind closed doors, it’s a very different story for fitness guru Emily Skye.  Just one month after giving birth to her first child – a baby girl named Mia – Emily has taken to Instagram to reveal she’s been battling with her mental health.  “When

After nine months of having a bundle of joy stretch out your uterus, hoo-ha, and six-pack, things are bound to look a bit…different…down there. That post-pregnancy pooch is a combination of fat (hey, a woman has got to gain some weight during pregnancy), excess skin, and stretched-out abdominal muscles, says ob-gyn Alyssa Dweck, M.D, co-author

Everyone knows labor and delivery is painful, but what about the rest of pregnancy? If this is your first foray into the world of baby-growing, it might come as a surprise just how ridiculously uncomfortable — and sometimes downright torturous — those three trimesters can be (of course, if you’ve been pregnant before, it’s likely

Khloé Kardashian is currently in Japan with her sisters, where she and her eight-month baby bump appear to be having an amazing time with the rest of the Kardashian clan. However, the internet was quick to voice concern over the reality star flying so late into her pregnancy. Per the Mayo Clinic, “generally, commercial air travel before week

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is morning sickness so severe that most cases require hospitalisation. Some have broken ribs and detached retinas they have vomited so violently. One in seven sufferers have terminated a pregnancy due to the condition. So when someone says they’re suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, they’re really suffering. That’s why one woman posted to UK

Gestational diabetes is a common problem faced by many women during pregnancy, where they develop a resistance to insulin and have high blood sugar during pregnancy. It tends to occur around the 24th week of pregnancy, and becomes normal after the pregnancy is over. Why it happens “The condition arises because the action of insulin

With the average age of new mothers increasing, many couples are waiting longer to start their family. Unfortunately, one of the consequence of delaying pregnancy until later in life is that age is the most important factor when it comes to conceiving. Quite simply, women are less likely to conceive in their 40s because they

Bacon and eggs: the hearty breakfast combo that’s more often synonymous with hangovers, than it is good health. But now pregnant women have the perfect excuse to tuck into the traditional fry up (thank us later, tastebuds.) According to a new study, eating the food during the last trimester can boost your baby’s IQ. This

Recently taken a pregnancy test and only one blue line popped up? You might wanna double check that… A staggering number of pregnancy test kits have been pulled from shelves across Australia after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found them to be defective. The watchdog tested all 36 products on the market, with nine manufacturers

There are a number of signs that you might be pregnant, many of which can occur quickly after conception. Some women experience them all and some won’t notice a single one. Here are eight of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy.  1. Missed period This pregnancy symptom is probably the most well known –

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just welcomed a baby girl to the world via surrogacy. And since it was revealed she was expecting, the reality TV star has been in full nesting mode, showing off alllll her sweet baby swag on social media. The product she’s obsessing

Does it feel as difficult to shed those post-pregnancy pounds as it did to go through labor? According to new research conducted by the University of Chicago, you’re not alone. In fact, the study found a three-fourths of women were still heavier a year after giving birth than they were before they became mothers. Does it

A young mum’s candid snap of her post-baby body has gone viral – after it resonated with women everywhere. Emily Houlston, 19, became a mother to twin boys – Arthur and Finley – on Halloween 2017. Five months after their birth, Emily shared a photo of her caesarean scar to her Instagram page alongside a candid post, which

When you’re pregnant it can seem like everyone wants to chime in with their insights and advice on everything from gender and names to cravings and labor. People also frequently comment on the size of your stomach — from saying you look like “you’re going to pop” to exclaiming that “you don’t even look pregnant.” Here’s the

Popular Aussie blogger, Laura Mazza, has shared powerful proof that there’s no “right” way to look while pregnant. The 31-year-old mum-of-two-and-a-bit (her third child is currently cooking) posted side-by-side images on Facebook showing how her body has changed during her different pregnancies. “I love side by side photos but mine are never the “right” way

As a mum to two with another two on the way, Rebecca Judd knows a thing or two about being pregnant. Currently expecting identical twin boys any day now, the model and TV star is sharing her top tips with all the other mums-to-be there. “Staying fit and healthy through pregnancy isn’t brain surgery,” she