Thoughts on pregnancy and motherhood from your favorite maternity skincare line
Flickr photo courtesy of Victor Bezrukov
Expecting mamas experience many bodily changes during pregnancy, but some changes are often unexpected – like variations in hair growth cycle or changes in skin condition. Since hormone levels are elevated, it is no surprise that many women experience body acne while pregnant, including acne of the chest and back. Generally, the acne will subside post-pregnancy. [Read more...]
If you’re like most moms juggling a million and a half things a day, you’ve probably been too busy to notice that World Breastfeeding Week is upon us. (Congrats, by the way, to even have time to visit our little ol’ blog!) This seven-day event takes place annually beginning August 1, and is celebrated in more than 170 countries around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the event began in 1990 to commemorate the Innocenti Declaration made by WHO and UNICEF policy-makers to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week (and ultimately, moms around the globe!), The Spoiled Mama Blog is bringing you fun breastfeeding news and factoids over the next few days.
First up? Let’s see how breastfeeding-related news is making headlines:
It’s February, and right around the corner: Valentine’s Day. But if you think you’re going to have to skip this year’s holiday because you’re six-months pregnant, tired and haven’t seen your toes since November – think again. We all know how a new dress, clavicle-grazing earrings or a pair of skyscraper heels can make you [...]
Flickr photo courtesy of Victor Bezrukov Expecting mamas experience many bodily changes during pregnancy, but some changes are often unexpected – like variations in hair growth cycle or changes in skin condition. Since hormone levels are elevated, it is no surprise that many women experience body acne while pregnant, including acne of the chest and [...]