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Poll

Did Your Style Change After Becoming a Mom?

Fashion comes and goes, but every woman has her own sense of style, regardless of the trends.

Fashion comes and goes, but every woman has her own sense of style, regardless of the trends. That's why I was struck by some comments I heard on the Today show this morning during a segment with Tracy Anderson and Molly Sims. The two women — who both have 4-month-old tots at home — appeared on the show to promote Anderson's new prenatal exercise video.

As you may recall, Anderson got herself into a bit of hot water last month when she suggested that many women use pregnancy as nine months to indulge, rather than take care of their bodies. On the show today she clarified that statement, and Sims talked about the pressure to look good right after having a baby. She said that her new "boho chic" style has received some press coverage but insinuated that it really is just a tactic for covering up the baby weight. Whether it was to hide the baby weight or to accommodate a new work situation, did your style change after pregnancy?

Pregnancy

Jessica Alba Says It Was Easier to "Snap Back" After Second Baby

Jessica Alba has suddenly become either the envy or the enemy of the postpartum mom.

Jessica Alba has suddenly become either the envy or the enemy of the postpartum mom. Just five months after giving birth to lil Haven, pictures of the unbelievably fit mama frolicking in the ocean in a lil pink bikini has moms talking and jaws dropping. Even mama-to-be Jessica Simpson took notice, tweeting, "New goal: look like @jessicaalba after baby. Job well done lady!"

The mom of two — daughter Honor is 3 years old — says losing the baby weight was simpler this time around. Alba explained, "It was my second pregnancy so I think I just didn't indulge as much . . . It was easier to snap back." Running around after a toddler easily prevents an expectant mom from focusing on food while pregnant, leading repeat moms from gaining as much weight the second time around. Did you find this to be true?

fitness gear

New Moms: Get This Gear and Get Your Prebaby Body Back

When you finally get the go-ahead from your doc to start exercising after having your baby (usually at about six to eight weeks postpartum), you may find it hard to leave your little one to fit in some exercise.

When you finally get the go-ahead from your doc to start exercising after having your baby (usually at about six to eight weeks postpartum), you may find it hard to leave your little one to fit in some exercise. That doesn't mean you have to abandon all hopes for getting your prebaby body back. Here are some must haves for new moms to help you drop the pounds you gained during pregnancy.