Pregnancy

What Is Attachment Parenting?

Posted 19 hours 7 min ago by Alyssa Chirco

News & Commentary, Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding

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Attachment parenting gets a lot of attention in the news these days, but do you know what it actually is?

How to Prepare Your Pet for Baby

Posted May 5, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Family Planning, Home Life, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents

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Our pets are often spoiled with our love and attention, until our first baby comes along. Preparing your pet for the arrival of your little one is an important step in ensuring the happiness of your pet and the safety of your baby.

The Other Baby Book: A New Natural Parenting Resource for Baby's First Year

Posted April 21, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

News & Commentary, Home Life, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Vaccines, Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Nutrition

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Looking for information and ideas that you won't find in typical parenting resources? Check out The Other Baby Book to get the details on baby's first year that the other books won't tell you.

11 Ways to Be a Better Husband to Your Pregnant Wife

Posted March 10, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Pregnancy

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Guys, we have lots of work to do when our wives get pregnant. Don't miss these foolproof ways to make her life easier.

Postpartum Recovery Tips for New Moms

Posted March 2, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Healthcare

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We've rounded up lots of postpartum recovery tips for new moms, including details about the Mexican tradition known as a "cuarentana." Never heard of it? Click here to learn more!

5 Pregnancy Apps to Keep You on Track

Posted February 28, 2012 - 11:36 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Nutrition

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Now you can have everything you want to know about your pregnancy at your fingertips. Any of these 5 great pregnancy apps are perfect for the new or experienced mom as she navigates through those 40 exciting weeks. Connect with other moms, track your baby's development, and keep track of appointments easily.

3 Alternatives to Traditional Baby Showers

Posted January 27, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

News & Commentary, Tips, Pregnancy, Entertainment, Birth, New Parents

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Tired of traditional baby showers? Check out these 3 trendy alternatives!

VIDEO: Top Baby Names of 2011

Posted December 31, 2011 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents

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BabyCenter.com has the top ten list of most popular baby names for 2012, and the site's Editor-in-Chief Linda Murray talked with Parenting Squad about it. Check out this short video to find out about what influenced parents this year when picking a name for their child.

How to Reduce the Risk of Birth Defects

Posted December 29, 2011 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Vaccines, Diseases & Disorders

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Maintaining a healthy pregnancy can help reduce the risk of birth defects. Before you even become pregnant, you can begin taking steps to ensure a healthy life for your child.

REVIEW: Momma Baby Mama: Story of a Knocked Up Lesbian

Posted December 21, 2011 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

News & Commentary, Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Ever wonder what life is like for lesbian parents trying to conceive and plan for their families? It's not that different from what straight moms have done for centuries. And it's very different too.

5 Reasons to Use NaProTechnology When Facing Infertility

Posted December 7, 2011 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

News & Commentary, Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Healthcare, Diseases & Disorders

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Millions of couples face infertility and many of them turn to IVF in hopes of having a baby. However, NaProTechnology is an approach to overcoming infertility that is natural, and cheaper and more successful than IVF.

10 Gift Ideas for the Mom-to-be on Your Holiday Shopping List

Posted November 12, 2011 - 01:00 by Kelli Robinson

Tips, Pregnancy, Birth

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If you're shopping for an expecting mom this holiday season, here are 10 gift ideas to consider.

AAP Officially Opposes Use of Bumper Pads in Cribs

Posted November 5, 2011 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, News & Commentary, Family Planning, Home Life, Shopping, Pregnancy, New Parents

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The AAP now officially opposes the use of bumper pads in infant cribs. But are crib bumpers really deadly?

What to Do When Your Unborn Child is Diagnosed with Down Syndrome

Posted October 22, 2011 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Family Planning, Pregnancy, Health, Diseases & Disorders

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New noninvasive prenatal testing found that your baby has Down Syndrome. Now what? Learn what steps to take after receiving the diagnosis.

16 Questions to Ask a Pediatrician Before Choosing One for Your Child

Posted October 15, 2011 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Choosing your child's doctor is a big decision. Make sure you have questions to ask that will help determine what pediatrician is right for your child and your family.

Yes, You Can Choose the Sex of Your Baby

Posted October 13, 2011 - 21:00 by Alyssa Chirco

News & Commentary, Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy

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Boy? Girl? Twins? Triplets? With the new gender selection technology that is now available, you can choose the sex of your baby (or babies) and build the family of your dreams. But are you sure you really want to?

Complications in Pregnancy

Posted September 29, 2011 - 21:00 by Maggie Wells

Tips, Pregnancy, Birth

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My daughter was less than an hour born when my doctor came into my room and said, "You better never do this again." We'd had complications. I joked with him, "What, because I'm the kind who used to die in childbirth?" I asked. He looked at me gravely. "Yes, you are."

Facing the Diagnosis of Your Unborn Child

Posted September 21, 2011 - 21:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Health, Pregnancy, Birth, Diseases & Disorders

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Pregnancy is an exciting time, but all of that joy can be replaced by devastation if you find out your baby has a disability or genetic condition. But there is hope.

A New Eugenics: Aborting the Child With a Disability

Posted September 21, 2011 - 21:00 by Nancy Flanders

News & Commentary, Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Health, Pregnancy, Diseases & Disorders

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Prenatal testing for genetic conditions has led to an ethics debate. Should unborn children who test positive for certain disorders be aborted?

Moms Into Fitness 60 Day SlimDown: A Review + Fitness Tips For Moms

Posted September 6, 2011 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Nutrition, Wellness

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Check out a review for the highly effective 60 Day SlimDown exercise and nutrition program by Lindsay Brin of Moms Into Fitness. Read through for some quick tips from Lindsay about getting weight off post-baby, and getting fit!