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

Best Baby Weight Busters
Try these four proven activities plus simple weight-loss tips to get your body back.
Bye-Bye, Baby Fat
Fitness for you, fun for baby
5 Weight-Loss Tips for New Moms
Here are five foolproof strategies to shed the baby fat.

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Food & Nutrition

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.
Reader Recipe Contest Winners! Best Dishes
We asked you for your tastiest and healthiest prenatal recipes. Here are our 5 faves, plus some of your best snack ideas.

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Breastfeeding

Booby Traps
The top 5 pitfalls of breastfeeding and how to avoid them
Breastfeeding: Location Counts
Breastfeeding is more common in states where the culture and laws support it
Breastfeeding Essentials
Check out these great products that will make breastfeeding a breeze.

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Motherhood

Access O’Dell
The scoop on Nancy O’Dell’s new book, Dancing With the Stars …. and what happened when her breasts met McDreamy
R Baby Walk/Run
Register for the event in Central Park on Mother's Day
TV Guide for Tots
How does television really affect your baby? Here's what we know.

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Fatherhood

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.
A Dad-To-Be's 4 Worst Fears
The top 4 things running through most new dad's heads

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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

Insider Advice from Mom Chefs
Three registered dietitians (and mothers) offer up their best tips for healthy prenatal eating.
5 Simple Steps To Going Green for Your Baby
Your body is your child's first environment. Make it a safe one.
Fit Pregnancy Books
From the editors of Fit Pregnancy

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Sex & Relationships

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!
6 Ways To Keep Your Marriage Intact
Advice on how to keep your marriage happy and healthy.

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