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Tips for the first stage of labor

By Michelle Maffei on Mar 27, 2013

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Do the mysteries of what to expect during labor and delivery have you feeling anxious? You can relax a little bit when you have...
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Why chocolate is good for your pregnancy

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Mar 26, 2013

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If you scarf down chocolate during your pregnancy, could you have a happier baby, a lowered risk of preeclampsia or are you just...
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The ethics of selling pumped breast milk

By Monica Beyer on Mar 14, 2013

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If a mom has excess breast milk, is she within her rights to try to sell it, or should it always be donated? We explore both sides...
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Surrogate mom refused abortion for money

By Monica Beyer on Mar 5, 2013

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In a surrogacy story gone sour, a baby was diagnosed with medical issues before birth, and a requested abortion was refused on the...
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Limiting obstetric ultrasounds

By Monica Beyer on Feb 28, 2013

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Most moms look forward to ultrasound day — just to get a peek at their little one, or to start planning a nursery when they find out...
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Forceps during delivery

By Michelle Maffei on Feb 26, 2013

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You dream of the perfect delivery and birth of your baby, but your bun in the oven may have plans of his own. Although forceps are...
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The sad truth about prenatal depression

By Ami Burns on Feb 19, 2013

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You've probably heard about postpartum depression, but did you know women can suffer from depression during pregnancy? Whether you...
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Too busy for childbirth classes? Think again

By Ami Burns on Feb 12, 2013

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So, your busy schedule doesn't mesh with the childbirth classes your hospital offers. And other birthing classes offered in your...
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Prenatal sleep comfort: How to sleep during your pregnancy

By Julie Bielenberg on Jan 9, 2013

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The old wives' tale goes that lack of sleep throughout pregnancy is good preparation for motherhood. But really, all you want is a...
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Learn how to prevent and identify preterm labor

By Maureen Wallace on Jan 3, 2013

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Being pregnant for the first time has its ups and downs. On the bright side, you don’t know what you don’t know, so you don’t worry...
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Actress Christie Lynn Smith welcomes a holiday baby

By Laura Willard on Jan 2, 2013

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Just a few days before Christmas, actress Christie Lynn Smith and her husband, actor John Fortson, welcomed a second baby into their...
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Pregnancy: Coping with unsolicited opinions

By Jennifer Chidester on Dec 28, 2012
It's inevitable: From the second you share that you're pregnant, you're bombarded with unsolicited advice — from in-laws to complete...
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Having it all: Mom by day, doula by night

By Katie Kavulla on Dec 19, 2012

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Lately, it seems like moms are doing more than ever — they're working, cooking gourmet meals and crafting up a storm — all while...
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The royal pain of hyperemesis gravidarum

By Ami Burns on Dec 7, 2012

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As the world was buzzing about Kate Middleton's hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) — severe morning sickness — in the...
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Would you avoid a holiday birth?

By Monica Beyer on Dec 6, 2012

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So you’re due on or around Christmas and your doctor has offered to induce you (or schedule a C-section) a week or so before the big...
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It's a boy… and a girl!

By Jennifer Chidester on Dec 6, 2012
From perfect little party favors to personalized decor — a his-and-hers boy and girl baby shower to welcome twins in style!
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Prenatal and diagnostic testing: What to know before you test

By Maureen Wallace on Dec 4, 2012

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For first-time moms or women who have high-risk pregnancies, the idea of prenatal testing can be scary and overwhelming. Dr. Myra...
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New maternity trends for winter

By Mary Fetzer on Nov 21, 2012

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There’s a new trend in maternity wear. Instead of skin-tight, clingy apparel, pregnant gals are going with the flow — flowy...
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Think your baby won't come early? Think twice and prepare!

By Maureen Wallace on Nov 16, 2012

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One in eight babies born in the United States arrives early, sometimes for no known cause. Learn how to prepare if your little one...
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Navel piercing and pregnant bellies

By Monica Beyer on Nov 16, 2012

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If you have your navel pierced and get a positive pregnancy test, you may wonder what the heck to do now. We talk with moms who have...

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