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You at 16 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind
You at 16 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind

Let's talk: breasts from pregnancy through postpartum

With about 24 weeks to go, maybe you’ve wondered how your boobs are going to continue changing. Luckily, the editors at Expectful put together a definitive guide (including the postpartum period) to keep you abreast. So what’s to expect in the third trimester: darker/larger areolas, as well as new bumps and leaking fluid. Why, you might ask? Here's everything to know→

Your top questions, answered

🥬 Food: I want to avoid anemia; what are some iron-rich foods? Learn more→

🙋‍♀️ Exercise: What’s the proper way to do kegel exercises? Learn more→

🎧 Podcasts: Recommendations? (All topics welcome—including parenting.) Learn more→

🧘🏽‍♀️ Meditation: What’s a good practice for calming my mind before bed? Learn more→

In her words

“Pregnancy is a time when your body becomes a public exhibit, and everyone has an opinion on how you should be taking care of it.” — Tina Fey

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