When you envision a pregnant body, you may picture a cute little round bump. However, if you talk to many people who’ve been pregnant, they will tell you that they felt swollen and large all over and ...

During pregnancy, it’s normal for your belly to feel heavier or look rounder as your body changes to support your growing baby. Swelling or bloating can add to this feeling, and while it’s usually ...

Once Sy got the green light, she asked friend, production designer, and visual artist Briana Gonzales to help guide her through the body-casting process. “I wanted the piece we created to look like a ...

An itchy belly or belly button during pregnancy can result from skin stretching, dry skin, or other health conditions like cholestasis. But as many formerly pregnant people can tell you, itchiness, or ...

For most women, a pregnant belly is a miracle to celebrate — but not necessarily an open invitation for strangers’ hands. Almost every expectant mother has been on the receiving end of a well-meaning ...