Life &amp; Style

We list our favorite brands and retailers for plus-size maternity clothing, as well as styling tips from our been-there-done-that mom friends.

Dear Kate Leak-Free & Stylish Undies

By Isabel Kallman

Dear Kate undies are perfect for women who suffer from mild urinary incontinence and a strong period flow and need extra protection. It’s common for moms to experience urinary stress incontinence for years after childbirth and these high-performance undies are a life-saver.

Baby Name Turf Wars: On Dibs and Due Dates

My pregnant sister-in-law just told us her baby’s name…which is the same as ours. I’m due first. Can I ignore her calling “dibs” on the baby name?

Exercise and Pregnancy: Please Don’t Judge Me!

By Kelcey Kintner

What kind of exercise is safe during pregnancy?

Lesson Learned: Should You Come Clean About Your Pregnancy When Interviewing for A Job?

By Kelcey Kintner

How to deal with the interviewing process when you are expecting.

Maternity Tights: The Yay to the Nay

By Ilana Wiles

In an attempt to transition my maternity wardrobe from summer to fall, while spending as little money as possible, I tried out three different pairs of maternity tights.

Pregnancy Apps: The Yay to the Nay

By Ilana Wiles

I tried four different pregnancy apps to find out if they were worth the time to download. Will apps replace pregnancy books? I don’t think so….

Maternity Jeans Reviewed: The Yay to the Nay

By Ilana Wiles

Ahh, the world of maternity jeans. I went on a research shopping trip with a goal to determine if the $198-priced pairs were really that different from the $50-priced pairs. After all, you are only wearing these suckers for a few months.

To Have “Two Under Two”…Or Not

I plan to start trying for baby #2 when my first baby turns one. Am I nuts?

In Search Of: Plus-Sized Maternity Clothes

I’m a big girl with a big shopping problem. Where can I find cute maternity clothes that don’t make me look and feel like a depressed wedding cake?

Pregnancy Grooming: The Hair Down There

Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean you don’t want to do something about it.

The Final Word on Hair Color & Pregnancy

Is touching up your grey roots safe? Or still a grey area?

Fashion Friday: Moody Mamas for Target

By Isabel Kallman

This gorgeous mama is a natural in front of the camera and is showing off a stylish maxi dress from the special collection Moody Mamas has designed just for Target.

How Soon is Too Soon For Maternity Shopping?

Balancing out the excitement of shopping for maternity clothes with cost-effectiveness.

Cake Lingerie for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers

By Isabel Kallman

Basically it’s Agent Provocateur for pregnant and nursing moms. Rawr.

When You’re Not Going Back

Quitting your job before, during or after maternity leave.

When Should I Tell My Boss I’m Pregnant? (The New Employee Edition)

I started a new job and found out I was pregnant, all in the same week. NOW WHAT?

How to Remove Baby Spit-Up Stains

As if new motherhood wasn’t hard enough on your wardrobe…

When Should I Tell My Boss I’m Pregnant?

Is it wrong to keep it a secret until after a performance review & raise?

Take Back…or Don’t: Extending Those Pregnancy Benefits