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From the stressful (prenatal tests! gaining weight!) to the sheer fun (buying maternity clothes! your baby shower!), growing a baby involves a seemingly endless host of developments to ... READ MORE
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Preparing for childbirth doesn’t just mean hiring a doula and packing your hospital bag; it also means getting ready for what might be the most challenging physical task you’ve ever faced. ... READ MORE
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It was heartburn that got me in the end. I could take the swelling, the back pain, the constant trips to the bathroom, the itchy skin, the fatigue, the sweating, the sleeplessness and even ... READ MORE
countdown-to-baby-pregnancy
From the minute you have a positive pregnancy test, you’re counting the days until you meet your baby. All the while, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. This timeline will provide you ... READ MORE
Pregnancy-Backlash
Unfortunately, once you've delivered, some pregnancy discomforts may continue, especially where your back is concerned.During pregnancy, the body relaxes the joints and ligaments in the ... READ MORE
You may be surprised to discover the variations in childbirth classes—some are months long while others last a day; some take place in a hospital and others are conducted in the educator’s ... READ MORE
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Here are six labor positions to try. READ MORE
first-year-breastfeeding
The first days and weeks of breastfeeding often boil down to sheer survival: getting your baby to latch onto (and stay on!) your breast; functioning on what often feels like mere minutes of ... READ MORE
best-prenatal-recipes
We share 10 of our favorite recipes to give you more energy and protect your and your developing baby’s health. READ MORE
tips-from-a-labor-nurse
Her job description is pretty clear-cut: She’s a registered nurse who cares for the mother and baby throughout labor, birth and recovery. But besides monitoring the mom’s contractions and the ... READ MORE