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After your newborn arrives, you’ll soon realize that seemingly small details in your baby’s room, such as the height of the changing table, can make a massive difference in preventing an ... READ MORE
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 This season is all about the bold stripe. From the classic black and white pattern to clashing primary colors, we’ve found 10 different ways for everyone to have a little fun with this trend. READ MORE
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We've got three pain-busting moves from the pros to strengthen your back now. READ MORE
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When it’s time to deliver your baby, you’ll want the most current information dictating how your OB-GYN or midwife handles your birth. Most everyone agrees that evidence-based medicine, or ... READ MORE
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Lamaze International, www.lamaze.org, promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting practices. Lamaze serves as a resource for information, based ... READ MORE
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It’s called the “nesting instinct”—that sudden urge to tidy, purge, organize and decorate. But getting your home ready for your newborn isn’t just about putting together the crib and washing ... READ MORE
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Now that you’re pregnant, has your sex life gone into a deep freeze? If so, consider thawing it out. In most cases, not only is a roll in the hay perfectly safe through your final trimester, ... READ MORE
Pregnant mamas - we want to see your bump!Post your pic with the hashtag #ilovemybump on Twitter or Instagram. Be sure to mention @fitpregnancy. We'll feature our favorite pics here each week! READ MORE
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For a woman with a previous cesarean, answering these questions is a critical step to deciding between a repeat Cesarean (RCS) and a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC).According to the NIH ... READ MORE
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Why are babies born at around 40 weeks of gestation? Experts have long suggested that moms must pop by then, otherwise, the baby’s head would grow too large to traverse the birth canal.But ... READ MORE