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Read our latest picks for new moms!
by Jenna McCarthy |
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fun fashions to bounce back in
Wish deciding what to wear was as easy as dressing your dumpling? Now it is.
Before you got pregnant, the wardrobe holy grail was that fits-like-a-glove pair
of jeans, or maybe the go-anywhere little black dress. Today's fashion fantasy is
something you can throw on without thinking, something stretchy, forgiving, and
flattering that will look great as your body morphs back to its pre-baby state.
Childish Maternity's modern tracksuit is the planet's best transition piece.
(Courteney Cox and Dixie Chick Natalie Maines think so, too.) In fun new brights
(think hot pink, aqua, and lime green) and a cropped Capri length for spring,
it's destined to become your new uniform. The zip-up hoodie ($87) is perfect for
nursing (easy access!) and the stretchy terry pants ($83) hit just where you want
for comfort and style.
childishmaternity.com.
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new-mom tummy toners
Whittle your middle with simple, targeted exercises just for new moms.
Restore your midsection to pre-baby shape (or better).
Pregnancy naturally separates a mother's abdominal muscles to make room for her
expanding uterus. Research shows that this separation-called a diastasis-never
fully closes in a whopping 98 percent of new moms. Fortunately, there are moves
you can do to restore your midsection to pre-baby shape (or better). True, having
rock-hard abs probably isn't at the top of your new-mom priority list (nor should
it be!). But Julie Tupler's new book, Lose Your Mummy Tummy, doesn't just address
your inner vanity queen. The info-packed text introduces the "Tupler Technique,"
a set of simple ab and breathing exercises that help restore muscles to their
proper positions and alleviate back pain. With illustrations for 15- and
30-minute routines, Lose Your Mummy Tummy will have you on your way to being fit
and feeling great in no time.
$18;
perseusbooks.com
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