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Trimester 11. Enroll your dog in an obedience class so he’ll be on his best behavior when the baby comes home.2. Avoid major renovations if you’re living in an older home with layers of paint ... READ MORE
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After an agonizing three-day wait, Monday was finally here! Today was the day when we were going to see our baby and—knock on wood—find out the baby’s gender. I couldn’t wait. Will called a ... READ MORE
They call it “momnesia”: those times you put the milk in the cupboard instead of the refrigerator; or you walk into a room, only to forget why you’re there. But “mommy brain” is more than a ... READ MORE
I was e-chatting with Sarah, a colleague of mine who works for CARE. I’m preparing to go the National CARE Convention in Washington DC next week, where I’ll be moderating a panel discussion ... READ MORE
The following is a summary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ guidelines for exercising while pregnant:1. In the absence of contraindications (see below), pregnant ... READ MORE
Julie wrote with a special concern. She went to her 20-week ultrasound and got some worrisome news: her umbilical cord only has two vessels. Her placenta is very close to her cervix and her ... READ MORE
It's a good week to answer questions. I'll try to tackle a few. Amber wrote wondering when she should expect to start looking pregnant and when to go to the doctor. The doctor part is easy to ... READ MORE
It goes with the territory: When you’re pregnant, you can’t help but worry about the health of your baby. Fortunately, there are a host of prenatal tests that can help ease your fears and ... READ MORE
Wouldn’t it be great if someone you trust volunteered to be on hand — even sleep on your couch — in case you went into labor in the middle of the night? What if that same person offered to ... READ MORE