As The Bump editorial team's resident pregnant woman (I'm 20 weeks as of yesterday -- halfway there!), I get the pretty awesome job of being a guinea pig for the latest products. After all, someone's got to see what works and what doesn't, right? So of course, I wanted to pass along a... read more

There are so many reasons to exercise throughout life, but while you are pregnant it is particularly important to keep moving. Even if you didn't exercise before pregnancy, as long as your doctor approves, you should start a prenatal fitness program in order to increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy and birth experience! So,... read more

Have you ever experienced that embarrassing leaking phenomena while sneezing or coughing or laughing hard? It's called stress incontinence, and it's a serious matter for many pregnant women - especially in the later stages of pregnancy when the baby's weight increases, pressing more heavily upon the bladder and overstretching the pelvic floor muscles. It's considered... read more

Back pain is no laughing matter for expectant mothers. Nearly every woman is affected by lumbar pain at some point during pregnancy, a pain that can limit mobility and put a damper on the pregnancy experience. The physical changes in your pregnant body contribute to the propensity for lumbar pain. As the uterus... read more

Ladies! I have great news for you! There is a way to change your attitude that will soon change your body,so get ready to bring out your inner Giselle or Charlize Theron! (Seriously!) Trust me, this will take little effort on your part so no “but I am a mommy” or “I have no time”... read more

Last night, after my workout, I forgot to put a shirt on. For four hours, I walked around our home wearing a Target nursing bra and GAP Body short shorts. I cooked dinner that way, I talked to my friend Amanda for 45 minutes on the phone that way, I watched Californication with my husband... read more

You've heard the terms: sympathy weight, fatherhood fifteen, paternity pounds, dad dough, child chunk (okay, I made that last one up). Whatever you call it, no cute little turn of phrase, play on words or awesome alliteration makes it more acceptable that most new dads pack on weight after they have kids. And you don't... read more

You might want to take it a little easier at the gym if you’re trying to get pregnant. We’ve covered how exercise affects fertility before, but now a new study published in Fertility and Sterility provides further proof that moderate exercise is good for fertility, but over-exercising may slow down the baby-making process.... read more