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Exercise Won't Decrease Your Chances of Cesarean

by Kim Neyer

29 Jan 2010 09:06 AM

Go ahead and exercise during your pregnancy, but don't expect it to increase your chances of having your "dream birth." That is one conclusion drawn from a recent research study by Dr. Ruben Barakat and his colleagues, at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid in Spain.

New Pregnancy Test Detects hCG Sooner

by Kim Neyer

27 Jan 2010 11:00 AM

Perhaps you've heard the term "two week wait." Who are we kidding, if you've ever tried to conceive, you lived (or died) for those two weeks. The phrase is a little misleading however, since it implies that most of us actually wait for two weeks after conception to take a pregnancy test.

Shopping for Diaper Bags

by Kim Neyer

13 Jan 2010 10:25 PM

When you become pregnant, the realization that your life is about to become a whole lot more complicated probably hits the hardest when you register for baby gear. Suddenly, the car is way too small.

New Year's Resolutions

by Kim Neyer

31 Dec 2009 11:30 AM

Enjoy these New Year's Resolutions for pregnant woman and feel free to add your own! I will take my prenatal vitamin every day. I will not forget. I will enjoy that single bowl of Rocky Road ice cream. I will maintain good posture. I will do my kegels every day.

Getting the Family Dog Ready for Baby

by Kim Neyer

30 Dec 2009 09:15 AM

If your family owns a dog and you are expecting a baby, you might be wondering how to prepare your family pet for the baby's arrival. Here are some tips and precautions for introducing a baby to a home with a dog. Before the baby is born, play some tracks of a baby crying.

Jailed for Pregnancy? Not Likely

by Kim Neyer

22 Dec 2009 09:55 PM

By now you've likely heard about Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucolo's policy in Iraq for pregnant soldiers.

Another Reason to Breastfeed

by Kim Neyer

03 Dec 2009 10:21 PM

If you're thinking about breastfeeding, here is another reason you should: the longer women breastfeed, the more they lower their risk for metabolic syndrome. Women who suffered gestational diabetes may benefit even more.

Pregnancy and Romance

by Kim Neyer

29 Nov 2009 07:30 PM

There's a line I love in "Love Comes Softly," a Hallmark movie starring Katherine Heigl, about a widow who must live with a recently widowed young man and his daughter. In this particular scene she's explaining to young Missie how she became pregnant with her late husband.

Saving Up For Baby

by Kim Neyer

21 Nov 2009 11:51 PM

Babies are expensive. There are tons of things to buy: diapers, clothes, cribs and strollers, just to name a few.

Registering? Talk To Your Mommy Friends First

by Kim Neyer

18 Nov 2009 08:46 PM

Registering for your baby shower can be a little overwhelming.



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