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More than 10 percent of women with breast cancer are 44 years old or younger. If a survivor becomes a mother, can she still nurse her baby? Many doctors advise their patients against it for fear of increasing the risk of cancer recurrence, but a new study released this week has found that breastfeeding seems safe. The study surveyed 20 women age 40 and under and found that those who became Read more
The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in beach volleyball. The mother of two, one being a newborn, shares her top five nutrition tips for new moms. Indulge Your Cravings: During and after pregnancy, your body sends strong signals about what it needs, so be sure to listen and respond, but be smart about it. If you're dying for some ice Read more
I know that being pregnant and/or having a new baby can be tough on your workout routine. In my Fit Momma series, I'm trying to make getting fit a little bit easier so you have a little more time to focus on yourself and your baby. Baobei, a brand of workout gear for expecting moms, has the perfect bra for moms who are starting to get back into the swing of things now that baby has arrived. If Read more
You've carried the baby for nine months without a drop of alcohol. Now that your bundle of joy is out of your belly, you'd love nothing more than a glass (or two) of wine. Not so fast. Having alcohol in your breast milk can lead to things such as let-down inhibition and decreased milk production, increased calorie consumption by the baby but without nutrients, disturbed sleeping patterns of your Read more
As a soon-to-be first-time mom, a pregnant Caroline Freedman was obsessed with all things baby (sound familiar?), including what she would eventually feed her new lil one once she advanced past breast milk and bottles. "I was shocked at how little innovation there had been since I was a baby. It was still Gerber jarred foods," says Austin, TX-based Freedman, now mom to a 3-year-old and a Read more
Breastfeeding makes the pregnancy pounds melt off. That statement, and other's like it, are reason enough for many mamas to put their babies to their breasts. Celebs such as Naomi Watts and Angelina Jolie have credited their baby's feeding schedules with their own rapid weight loss, so many of us bought the claim hook, line, and sinker — including Jenna Fischer. While walking the red carpet at Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Paige Greenfield It's true: certain foods have a very high thermogenic effect, so you literally scorch calories as you chew. Other eats contain nutrients and compounds that stoke your metabolic fire. Feed your metabolism with these. Whole Grains Your body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Stacie Lewis about considering pregnancy a disability. Shortness of breath. Inability to lift heavy objects. Need for specific seating. Exhaustion. Months of nausea followed by months, possibly a Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more
Most women experience some form of PMS every month, ranging from a slight irritability to full-blown moodiness. And while we can't prevent all symptoms from occurring, there are some important lifestyle changes we can make to make the most of that time of the month. Here are four ways to combat PMS. Change your diet: Many times, experiencing harsh PMS symptoms can be attributed to what you've Read more
