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  • Second Trimester Skin Changes

    A healthy glow, increased oils, lines, dark places, skin tags...these can all be normal skin changes you'll notice during your second trimester. Read on to see just what you can expect.

  • How Can I Prevent Stretch Marks?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Do you have any tips on exercise or nutrition that will help prevent stretch marks? Also, I enjoy running and am wondering just how long it's okay to continue. Thanks.

  • What is this Itchy Rash?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a itchy rash on my stomach, legs, elbows and buttocks for the last week and a half. I am 36 weeks pregnant. I have tried calamine lotion, 1% hydrocortisone cream and the benadryl anti itch cream. They all take away the itch for a little while. What can I do for a little longer relief, and also what could this be?

  • Changes in Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy

    There are a number of changes that take place in your third trimester of pregnancy. It's time to get to know them!

  • Changes for Mom and Baby, 25 - 28 Weeks

    If you could see the baby floating in that warm, watery world, you might see a tiny thumb, complete with thumbnail, tucked inside a so-small mouth.

  • Skin Changes During Pregnancy

    Now that you are pregnant your skin may begin to change right before your very eyes. Your skin can change from a sudden new glow on your face to pinkish, reddish streaks on your stomach. Here is a list of skin changes that are common during pregnancy.

  • Sandy's Surprise -- Stretch Marks

    I don't care about my stretch marks as much as I thought I would before I got pregnant, though. I mean, I think they're icky looking and I'd rather they weren't there but they don't really bother me. That's a big deal for me because I had all kinds of body image problems growing up!

  • Skin Changes During Pregnancy

    Now that you are pregnant your skin may begin to change right before your very eyes. Your skin can change from a sudden new glow on your face to pinkish, reddish streaks on your stomach. Here is a list of skin changes that are common during pregnancy.

  • Changes for Mom and Baby, 25 - 28 Weeks

    If you could see the baby floating in that warm, watery world, you might see a tiny thumb, complete with thumbnail, tucked inside a so-small mouth.

  • How Can I Prevent Stretch Marks?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Do you have any tips on exercise or nutrition that will help prevent stretch marks? Also, I enjoy running and am wondering just how long it's okay to continue. Thanks.

  • What is this Itchy Rash?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a itchy rash on my stomach, legs, elbows and buttocks for the last week and a half. I am 36 weeks pregnant. I have tried calamine lotion, 1% hydrocortisone cream and the benadryl anti itch cream. They all take away the itch for a little while. What can I do for a little longer relief, and also what could this be?

  • Changes in Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy

    There are a number of changes that take place in your third trimester of pregnancy. It's time to get to know them!

  • Sandy's Surprise -- Stretch Marks

    I don't care about my stretch marks as much as I thought I would before I got pregnant, though. I mean, I think they're icky looking and I'd rather they weren't there but they don't really bother me. That's a big deal for me because I had all kinds of body image problems growing up!

  • Second Trimester Skin Changes

    A healthy glow, increased oils, lines, dark places, skin tags...these can all be normal skin changes you'll notice during your second trimester. Read on to see just what you can expect.