Kelliann Bateman

Every pregnant woman would like to feel beautiful-- in spite of some of the less than diva-like aspects of pregnancy. In fact, many women state that they never felt more beautiful than when they were pregnant. However, even the most crazy-about-pregnancy mom would be hard pressed to find veins making road maps on her legs a pretty part of pregnancy. What are the causes? What can be Done?

Pregnancy--especially with multiples--can be daunting enough. As if it isn't enough to deal with an increase in back pain, leg aches, and heartburn, it hardly seems fair that you will likely suffer an increase in mood swings as well. What can be done? Read on.

There are many nuances to twin pregnancy and because every pregnancy is different, sometimes it is hard to determine what is normal and what may be a signal that something is wrong.

There are many ways of cheating on your diet and with the holidays upon us, it is easy for those extra pounds to creep up. Can you indulge a little while avoiding tipping the scales? Of course you can! Find out how.

I have been where you are right now. You just brought home a new baby (or two). You are tired of feeling big and bloated and uncomfortable; you want so badly to reclaim that former thinner, sleeker, more energetic you. Sound familiar?

Skinny is right around the block. Even if you have struggled in the past--you can get there if you have the right directions and motivation. Weight loss can be tough after the birth of a baby--especially multiples--but not impossible. Read on.

When did giving birth--the most beautiful and natural thing a woman can experience--become a medical emergency? More than 1 in 3 births result in C-sections--even more in twin pregnancies. Many of these could have been avoided...Learn more about the risks involved with unnecessary C-sections.

Pregnancy, with or without multiples, is not the time to try to lose weight. However, you do not need to gain inordinate amounts, which will be difficult to lose later, either. Try to keep your weight gain within the guidelines provided by your doctor.

Setting up the nursery should be a fun and exciting way to prepare for your babies homecoming; however, you don't have to go for broke. Get what you need--cut out the other stuff--and have a lot of fun doing it!

Few other words wield such mighty power and conjure up such absolute dread for any woman--especially an expectant mother pregnant with multiples--as stretch marks.