third trimester

You've got the camera, toiletries and a nursing nightie. You also need:Your birth plan/wish listPrepaid calling card or cell phone and a list of phone numbers of family and friendsYour ... READ MORE

Fret Smart: Trimester 3

THE CONCERN: Caring for a new baby"I had major worries about not knowing what to do with a baby. I also worried that I wouldn't be a good mom."— Maureen Simmons, El Dorado Hills, Calif., ... READ MORE

Have doc, will travel?

How to Breastfeed

A mother nursing her baby—it's one of the most beautiful images nature could create. It's also one of the simplest. Breastfeeding is so natural, in fact, that we've been doing it for millions ... READ MORE

Dreaming of Sleep

At eight weeks pregnant, Amy Aulson couldn't get enough sleep. The 35-year-old financial services director often slept a solid 12 hours each night, yet still struggled to stay awake at work. ... READ MORE

Sleep Like a Baby

MIND CHATTER What if I have a problem during labor? Is my baby healthy? Will my husband still think I'm sexy? Will my body ever be the same again?Solutions: The best way to silence ... READ MORE

All about Kegels

What is a Kegel?Your pelvic-floor muscles act as a sling for the bladder, uterus and rectum. One of the most important long-term health recommendations for healing and recovering after birth ... READ MORE

Watching The Weeks Go By

Week 4 Four weeks from the start of your last period, a positive test shows you're pregnant.Week 5 Measured from crown of head to rump, your baby is about 0.4 inch long—the size of a green ... READ MORE

Trimester Three

You're in the home stretch! Your body is growing right along with your baby and your excitement about his arrival. If you haven't already, it's time to get busy—you have lots of decisions to ... READ MORE

Don't Stress the Test