"As a general rule, I would suggest taking into account personal cues from the pregnant woman. If for some reason someone really wants to rub a belly, one should ask the woman if one can do so.

And although recent reports have found that sucking in a pregnant belly likely won’t harm a fetus, owing to the layers of fat and fluids that surround it, the act isn’t highly recommended.

You know that your belly will grow bigger ... as your body prepares for breastfeeding. If you need new bras, try pregnancy or maternity bras, which offer soft comfort and support, often without ...

It can be hard to process the changes that happen before, during, and after pregnancy. Your body and life change in new and exciting ways. You have a new baby, new responsibilities, and a new body.

How Can I Get My Belly Back in Shape? Core exercise is the best medicine for diastasis recti. Valte recommends doing strength-training exercises (planks, Pilates, etc.) before pregnancy and more ...