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Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Fuller Face’ Is Our New Misogynistic Window Into Her Pregnancy

Jennifer Anistonâs âFuller Faceâ Is Our New Misogynistic Window Into Her Pregnancy

The unfortunate reigning queen of pregnancy rumors, Ms. Jennifer Aniston herself, is once again cluing the press into her hypothetical pregnancy. Allegedly. The woman who seriously could have been pregnant 10 times over based on the tabloids’ assessment of her every skin fold was photographed arriving at the Jimmy Kimmel studios. And just like the press tried to make a thing out of Kate Middleton‘s “pregnant face,” they’ve moved right on to our old pregnancy rumor veteran Jen. More »

Anonymous Mom: I Don’t Believe In The ‘Post-Baby Body’

Anonymous Mom: I Donât Believe In The âPost-Baby Bodyâ

Like almost everything else related to my pregnancy, I did extensive Google searching and reading. I was trying to mentally prep myself for what my new “mommy body” was going to look like because I did not want to be caught off guard or disappointed if things were not quite how I expected after delivery. Essentially, I was preparing for the worst and assuming that my body would look something similar to “the blob” once little Jackson was born. I spent some time trying to mentally prepare for this and come up with a “plan of attack” if this be the case. More »

‘The Biggest Loser’ & Their Childhood Obesity Press Tour Completely Ignore Body Acceptance

âThe Biggest Loserâ & Their Childhood Obesity Press Tour Completely Ignore Body Acceptance

Months ago, we learned that Jillian Michaels would be returning to The Biggest Loser to tackle a very important and delicate topic: childhood obesity. At the time, I questioned whether the show and the new mother of two would really help teens in a healthy way or just exacerbate other body image issues. Now, the press tour for the three teenagers participating in The Biggest Loser is starting, and it looks like our previous concerns were valid. In all of the talking points thrown around during the PR introductions, body acceptance is notably absent. More »

I Have To Go Get A Hysterectomy, BRB

I Have To Go Get A Hysterectomy, BRB

When you are reading this, I will be in an operating room having my lady box removed by a robot. For the last year or so, I have been dealing with the inevitable reality of having a hysterectomy. Severe menorrhagia that has left me so anemic I have needed blood transfusions, an ovary that has a very large cyst which causes searing pain in my side, and the fact that I’m done having children, has led me and my doctor to this operation. Other less invasive procedures haven’t worked for me, D&Cs, ablations, all gave me a few days of no bleeding before I resumed my role as an unwilling star of my very own menses horror movie, unable to leave my house because of the severity of my bleeding. More »

Professor Says Women Should Avoid Antidepressants Because They Have Uteruses

Professor Says Women Should Avoid Antidepressants Because They Have Uteruses

Anti-depressants and pregnancy are a touchy issue. For those women who are debilitated by depression and need to protect their own health, remaining on anti-depressants while pregnant can be a bit of a Catch-22. But while the decision is one that is probably best left between a woman and her personal doctor, one professor says that no menstruating lady should be handed the prescription. According to her, all ladies are potential baby-makers, and didn’t you know that the possible fruits of your uterus come before trivial things like your own mental health? More »

A Better Post-Baby Jessica Simpson Bikini Shot Than You Could Have Imagined

A Better Post-Baby Jessica Simpson Bikini Shot Than You Could Have Imagined

Jessica Simpson was on Katie Couric‘s new show yesterday continuing the expertly marketed Weight Watchers narrative that we’re all so captivated by. Along with debuting a snippet of her new Weight Watchers commercial, in which she rehashes that whole “I’m not a supermodel!” angle to appeal to the “normal folks,” Jessica furnished us with a post-baby bikini shot. Although, it’s a little different than the one you probably had in mind. More »

Weight Watchers Assures Us That They Aren’t Cracking A Whip Behind Jessica Simpson’s Treadmill

Weight Watchers Assures Us That They Arenât Cracking A Whip Behind Jessica Simpsonâs Treadmill

Jessica Simpson may be reportedly hitting the gym regularly in the months following Maxwell Drew‘s birth, but Weight Watchers wants you to know that they aren’t cracking a contractual whip behind those treadmills. In an attempt to quell reports that the new mommy is feeling the massive corporate pressure to snap back to her pre-baby body, Weight Watchers would like to declare that there is absolutely no deadline imposed on the 31-year-old to shed those pounds.

Yeah, right. Next they’ll be telling us that they don’t care if she loses weight at all. More »

Why I Chose Abortion In The Face Of A Genetic Disorder

Why I Chose Abortion In The Face Of A Genetic Disorder

When Nicole and her wife were trying for baby #2, they had expected some fertility challenges. The couple was working with a fertility specialist and doing intrauterine insemination (IUI) each month. Nicole received daily injections to increase her egg production, along with hormones to promote ovulation. That and constant blood work and ultrasounds became the couple’s routine for six months while also raising their daughter. At the age of 39, Nicole was delighted to have successfully conceived and began an array of prenatal testing — some of which she had not done with her first child. More »

Caffeine Junkies Beware: Heavy Coffee Drinking ‘As Bad As Smoking’ When It Comes To IVF Success

Caffeine Junkies Beware: Heavy Coffee Drinking âAs Bad As Smokingâ When It Comes To IVF Success

When I was pregnant with both my kids, I drank a much-needed coffee every morning and then often indulged in another during the 3:00 slump. I received the okay from my doctor never thought twice about it. A friend of mine, however, swore off the stuff altogether while undergoing fertility treatments. Her doctor said that wasn’t necessary but she had already decided to eliminate things like alcohol, junk food and caffeine from her diet “just in case.” Turns out she was onto something: A recent Danish study shows that women who drink five or more cups of coffee a day are around 50% less likely get pregnant through IVF than non-drinkers. More »

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