Postpartum support can enhance the physical, mental and spiritual recovery for new mothers after pregnancy. Some women are surprised by their initial appearance and their emotional state immediately after giving birth, and Active Postnatal-Wear can provide some tremendous support and a bit of a “tummy tuck” as they enter into life’s next chapter of motherhood. Of course, the advantages to wearing these types of supportive undergarments include slimming the unsightly bulge that we see in the mirror, but there are medical and emotional benefits as well. It is completely natural for the female body to take up to six months...

Surgery can result in the loss of firmness of your skin. It can be a C-section or a liposuction surgery; both of them result in flabby skin. In fact, any surgery on any part of your body would not let the body remain in the same perfect shape as it was before. Moreover, you need ample support for the body as well. If you have recently been through a surgery, you know how difficult it is to defy gravity that makes your breasts and tummy sag. Surgery compression clothing is the perfect solution for any such complications. They are mostly...

Varicose veins are unsightly, bulging or knotted veins that typically appear in the legs. A false belief is that this condition only affects the elderly and women. What makes this belief all the worse is that varicose veins are treated as a cosmetic concern, when in reality they can be extremely detrimental to healthy lifestyles. This means, however, that getting them removed can prove difficult, because insurance providers do not cover “cosmetic” procedures. This is all the more reason to invest in some quality compression socks or stockings. Compression stockings roll up the legs like leggings or pantyhose and hug...

Being and staying healthy is an everyday commitment. Your body, mind, and mental state have to be all working in tandem to continuously want to be the best both physically and emotionally. Here’s five ways to keep at it on a daily basis. 1. Get Your Rest When your body isn’t fully restored from previous days, it can interrupt the normal functionality of your whole system – this includes both the physical aspects of how your body operates as well as the emotional end of things as well. You want to aim for at least seven full hours of sleep...

It’s easy to over pack and take a lot of things you won’t really need or use while you’re there. Here’s three essential areas to concentrate on to better help you sort out your baby bag for the hospital. 1. Items for Yourself Think bathrobe, body lotion, prescription meds, your toothbrush, hair ties, glasses and/or contacts, snacks, and body wash. These may not seem so essential but, trust me, you’ll be very glad you have them with you while you’re in the hospital for those few days. Also, don’t forget some comfy clothes for yourself – think loose-fitting pants and...

Trying to work out with your kids can sometimes seem like an insurmountable task, but it doesn’t have to be. Kids love spending time with their family and we’ve gathered three really fun ideas so you can incorporate your parenting, your workout, and your family time all in one! 1. Swim Lessons Whether you have infants or toddlers – taking lessons with your kids boosts everyone’s exercise up for that day. Swimming is a great all over toning exercise and your baby will have a blast swimming with mom. This was my absolute favorite workout activity to do when my...

Not to say that all of us ladies are totting around a smartphone these days, but the majority are. And if you are a pregnant momma or a trying-to-conceive momma, I’ve found some of the best apps for you to download on your smartphone. 1. Babble.com’s Pregnancy Tracker App Babble.com is a leading pregnancy information site on the web today. When they were given the chance to create an app for a smartphone, they jumped on it. What resulted was a very easy-to-use app that tracks your pregnancy and provides its users with 3D pictures of your baby so rich...

Now that your beautiful bundle of joy is here, you may be ready to start losing any excess weight that you gained being pregnant. Here’s four easy ways to help you get started. 1. Have A Plan Write down your goals – how much weight you’d like to lose, how many minutes/hours can you get in a day so you can better map out your routine, and what areas you’d like to target in your routine each day. Get yourself prepared both emotionally as well as physically so that you’ll be more apt to stick to your health routine and...