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Your Best Birth

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Your Best Birth: Know All Your Options, Discover the Natural Choices, and Take Back the Birth Experience, by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, is a book I would love to recommend to all of my pregnant friends–and I almost can.

Lake and Epstein, or, as they would probably prefer to be called given the “girlfriend” tone of the book, Ricki and Abby, set out to awaken the inner birth goddess in every pregnant woman, but more in the fabulous and fearless sense of goddess than in the crunchy or new-age meaning. They want you to have “YOUR best birth,” rather than THE best or the PERFECT birth, because there is no one-size-fits-all and they know that flexibility is key in childbirth.

Maggie Maternity Giveaway!

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Celebs like Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani both wore Maggie Maternity clothing during their pregnancies. The affordability of the line makes movie-star glamour accessible to the rest of us.

For just $195, you can buy the “Classic Maggie Box,” which contains a silhouette skirt, bump trousers, model tank and figure tee. These four pieces are the foundations of any chic and professional pregnancy wardrobe. Easy-to-wash and even easier-to-wear, the stretch jersey fabric is flattering and comfortable at the same time. (Click here to read Mamanista’s full review.)

Effortless, Elegant Maternity Clothing

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While celebs make pregnancy look glamorous, it’s tough to look that fab on a budget.

As a working mom-to-be, I struggled to find affordable, professional clothing during my first pregnancy. I assembled a wardrobe of inexpensive staples from Old Navy, Target, and Motherhood Maternity and combined it with a handful of pricier items from A Pea in the Pod, Mimi Maternity, and the Gap.

I wish I’d known about Maggie Maternity. Maggie Maternity makes dressing while expecting elegant, effortless and (most-important of all) inexpensive…

Deal of the Day: Bravado Nursing Bras on Sale

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You can get great deals on breastfeeding essentials at Nursing Mother Supplies! Owned and operated by a mom and certified lactation consultant, Nursing Mother Supplies offers excellent customer service. When my son was born in April, Jen (the owner) helped me pick out just the right bras and breastpump accessories. I knew I liked the Bravado […]

Cheaper than Surgery! Mama Mio Skin Care

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My stretch marks are badges of honor…but I’m not the type to brag. I found an uplifting site, The Shape of a Mother, which encourages us to celebrate our amazing bodies that have nurtured new life. While I agree with embracing the changes motherhood has brought, it is also healthy (for mind and body) to […]

Beauty After Baby: Mamanista’s Best Beauty Buys and Favorite Products

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I’ve never been a fan of Desperate Housewives, but my mother persuaded me to watch the season premiere with her. For the first time, I could identify with one of the characters. Gabby, the former model, now has two children and a matching frumpy mom-style. Her old frenemy Edie is shocked by her new appearance, leading to […]

Dress to the Nines in Childish Maternity

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More than pickles and ice cream, mamas-to-be crave droolworthy clothing that’s fashionable and figure flattering. Your body may be changing, but your style doesn’t have to! Hip celeb moms like Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba are fans of Childish Clothing, which is designed by Skye Hoppus (wife of Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus and author of Rock […]

Belli Pregnancy Skin Care 30% Off (Deal of the Day)

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Ever since I started using Belli Pregnancy Safe Acne Wash on the advice of Mama-To-Be, I’ve been a fan of Belli Maternity Care. The products are on the pricier side but I find that the quality and peace of mind are worth it–plus, their tubes and jars of creams, lotions, and cleansers go a long […]

A Modern Parents’ Guide to Maternity…and Paternity

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While I was expecting Baby Mwah, I poured through dozens of pregnancy books. Worried that my husband wouldn’t feel included in the pregnancy, I highlighted interesting sections in the baby books for him to read. One of his complaints was that the books were all written entirely from a woman’s perspective. He wanted a short and sweet pregnancy book with good […]

Celebrities and Mamanista are fans of the Bravado Nursing Bra

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I heard that celebrity moms like Christina Aguiliera,  Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker all wore nursing bras by Bravado. Celebrity moms can afford the very best, so it was nice to hear that their favorite nursing bra was so reasonably-priced ($45 at figleaves).  Since I’ve been looking for a nursing bra that was comfortable, supportive and […]

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