After Pregnancy Articles

Pregnancy Side Effects: Cosmetic Changes in Skin, Hair, and Nails

Pregnancy Side Effects: Cosmetic Changes in Skin, Hair, and Nails

There’s no universal formula to determine the effects pregnancy will have on the mother’s hair, nails, and skin. But the DocShop team explores some of the more common cosmetic side effects of pregnancy, along with some helpful suggestions and precautions.

Home Stretch Mark Remedies

Home Stretch Mark Remedies

When it comes to home remedies for the prevention or treatment of stretch marks, the extensive variety of proposed "cures" can be downright confusing.

Trimester Three – Weeks 35 through 40

Trimester Three – Weeks 28 through 34

Trimester Three – Weeks 21 through 27

Trimester Two – Weeks 13 through 20

Trimester One – Weeks Seven through Twelve

Trimester One – Weeks One through Six

Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide

Rumor Patrol: The C-Tuck - Should a C-Section and Tummy Tuck be Performed in Combination?

Rumor Patrol: The C-Tuck - Should a C-Section and Tummy Tuck be Performed in Combination?

Online gossipers claim Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, and other celebs underwent an early C-section paired with a tummy tuck to slim down after pregnancy. We sat down with an expert to get the skinny on this story!

‘Mommy Makeover’ Plastic Surgery on the Rise

‘Mommy Makeover’ Plastic Surgery on the Rise

Motherhood has its rewards. Sagging or shrunken breasts and protruding stomachs are not among them.

Abdominal Etching

Panniculectomy

“Mommy Makeovers” – Changing the Shape of Motherhood

“Mommy Makeovers” – Changing the Shape of Motherhood

The term makeover has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years, with reality TV series, daytime talk shows, and tabloid photo spreads dedicated to the botched and the beautiful in the realm of plastic surgery. And the “mommy makeover” is topping the list of cosmetic “must-haves” for the modern matron.

Stretch Mark Removal Candidates