Your New Life
Welcome to motherhood! Your new life begins here. And we're with you, every step of the way—from those first sleepless nights with your newborn to the day you realize you're ready to try for number two. Here, you'll find expert advice and information on everything from breastfeeding to bedtime routines and fitness to finances. Be sure to check out our Real Mom blogs, as new moms like you share their own journeys through motherhood.
Postnatal Workouts
- Mommy and Me
- Bond with your baby and get a workout, too
- Belly Basics
- Four great moves to regain your abs
- Best Baby Weight Busters
- Try these four proven activities plus simple weight-loss tips to get your body back.
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Food & Nutrition
- In The Rough
- During pregnancy, you need fiber more than ever to keep things running smoothly. Our five delicious recipes make getting your daily fix simple.
- The best weight-loss tips for new moms
- Healthful eating is important for everyone, but it’s especially critical if you’ve just had a baby.
- Tea For Two
- Drinking tea may ease nausea and even shorten your labor. But you need to know which kinds are safe.
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Breastfeeding
- The Milky Way
- Everything you need to know to be a nursing pro
- Little Sisters Benefit From Breastfeeding
- The more you nurse, the safer your milk becomes.
- Breastfeeding A Go-Go
- Or, how to nurse your baby and still have a life
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Motherhood
- Nature vs. Nurture
- How you respond to your baby’s quirks can make a difference.
- Avoid the Travelin’ Blues
- How to keep your baby safe on the road this holiday season
- Book Beat Inside information
- Amazing Baby by Desmond Morris
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Fatherhood
- Dad Advice
- Guys like advice in easily digestible chunks. And who better to serve it up than other men who've been there?
- True (Dad) Confessions
- Fatherhood is hard - admit it!
- New-Dad Tool Kit
- Guys like to gear up for a challenge. Here are four dad-friendly items.
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Work & Money
- The Working Woman's Guide to Pregnancy
- Our detailed guide covers breaking the news at work, navigating maternity leave, and more.
- Protect Your Family
- Smart Financial Planning for Your Family
- Money-Saving Tips from Real Families
- How four families are making it in tough times
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Health
- Your Changing Body
- Is it Your Thyroid?
- This Old House
- Renovating rather than moving? Be aware of the danger of lead exposure.
- The Weight Game
- It can take up to a year to get back to your pre-baby weight.
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Sex & Relationships
- Infidelity While Pregnant
- Infidelity during pregnancy is not as uncommon as you might think.
- Change Begins At Home
- It's easier than you think to help make lives better for families, including your own. Rule No. 1: Activism begins at home.
- How I Told Him
- Tell us how you told your mate that you are pregnant!
