Whether you’re 12 weeks in or 12 days from your due date, it’s no secret that pregnancy takes a toll on the body (um, hello, carrying and creating new life!). So, what’s the best way to alleviate pain ...

While many new moms find the appearance of stretch marks disconcerting, others find them empowering. They tell a story.

It's 2 a.m., and you're on your way — for the fourth time — down that well-worn path in the hall to you-know-where. But on this trip, you are waylaid by a cramp in your calf so crippling that you ...

Whether you’re expecting a child or have already given birth, it’s possible that your body has developed some marks as it has changed. While it’s completely normal to have stretch marks (otherwise ...

Pregnancy stretch marks happen due to rapid changes like the baby's growth and weight gain. There aren't guaranteed ways to prevent stretch marks but a couple of simple practices help. On their own, ...

Pregnancy stretch marks should be proudly worn like a badge of honor. They’e visible proof that your body once carried a human inside of it, and no mama should ever feel ashamed to have them on her ...

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