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DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. OK FitSugar readers, this week’s column is not based on a single reader’s question. Instead it is going to be a broad, general answer to the vast amount of questions regarding sex, contraception, and pregnancy we here at Sugar get on a rather routine basis. Most questions that we receive are along the lines of: "I'm Read more
Whether it was a joyous or miserable experience, I'm sure most of you have taken a home pregnancy test before. I can't speak for you, but I can admit that I don't know much about them other than the fact that they can tell you if the condom breaking incident and your late period have anything in common. So let's test your knowledge about pregnancy tests. Source Take the Quiz Read more
Since I'm not married and not ready to be a mom yet, taking a pregnancy test doesn't strike me as a joyous occasion. If I did have to buy a test, pee on a stick, and wait to find out if my period was late because I was pregnant, I'd definitely want someone in the room with me. Though I'm not sure every woman feels the same way. So if you had to take a pregnancy test, would you want someone in Read more
Brooke Burke, pregnant with her fourth child, is one celeb who never ceases to amaze me with how fast she is back into a bikini postpartum. With Brooke, I think a lot of is it good genes (much like Keri Russell), but she's no couch potato either. Here's more: "I’ve been doing Pilates for eight years. I actually started with my first pregnancy. I’m a big believer in staying fit during your Read more
Is this a trailer for a new Star Wars movie or a pregnancy test? "It's the most sophisticated piece of technology...you will ever pee on." Wow. I believe it. A digital pregnancy test. That is pretty cool that you can find out if you're pregnant 4 days before you're supposed to get your period. And it tells you the results in words. Clearblue Easy makes it quick and simple, whether you want Read more
Dressing a growing bump can sometimes by a daunting task for mamas-to-be — after all, you still want to look fashionable! Leopard print is making a splash in maternity wear — just take a look at Jessica Simpson's maternity style! — and it's a classic print that will last the test of time, so you can save your leopard-print maternity items for a future pregnancy. Read more
Sometimes you just can't wait! After buying a home pregnancy test, some hopeful mamas-to-be just can't make it home before peeing on the stick. At a recent event introducing the new easy-to-handle Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Test, maternity concierge and BravoTV reality star Rosie Pope revealed that she discovered her third pregnancy at her oldest son's third birthday party. Saying she just couldn't Read more
While some pregnancies are an unexpected surprise, many are planned for months, or even years, before they happen. For those with an inkling that they want to be in a pregnant way, there are vitamins to take, lifestyle changes to make, and tests to be done. Genetic testing has come a long way, now able to screen for 2,200 different diseases. We know you know your prenatal tests, let's see how Read more
The new season of Kourtney and Kim Take New York kicked off with a bang as fans everywhere watched the relationship woes between Kim and her now-ex Kris Humphries unfold. But aside from the arguments between Kim and Kris, one thing I can't help but focus on is Kourtney's new health regime, which includes lots of alternative therapies — perhaps for her now-revealed pregnancy? Have you been Read more
Now that it's nearing the end of the year, there are some money chores you need to take care of, such as making sure you've spent the money in your Flexible Spending Account because it will expire before the New Year. You're actually allowed to file an extension if you haven't used up all your FSA dollars, but you need to check your company policy to see if they allow that. Don't fret if you Read more
