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Sleeping During Pregnancy: Why There's No Such...

August 21, 2014

If you're pregnant, you've probably had family and friends encourage you to eat up. After all, you're eating for 2 people instead...

tags: c-section , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , sleep , sleep apnea , sleep while pregnant

News for New Moms: The Benefits of Breastfeeding

June 5, 2014

As an internationally board-certified lactation consultant, I'm often asked, What are the benefits of breast milk?

tags: baby , breastfeeding , breast milk , childhood obesity , ear infections , formula feeding , infant nutrition , kids , kids health , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , peds , preparing for baby , sids

A to Z Pregnancy Information for Men

May 21, 2014

Here is some A to Z pregnancy information to help you understand what's going on when the woman in your life is expecting.

tags: baby , first trimester , labor and delivery , morning sickness , motherhood , parenting , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

5 Tips to Save Money: How New Parents Can...

April 24, 2014

If you had a baby shower, you probably looked at the pile of gifts and thought, “I will never need all of this!” As the parent of...

tags: baby , motherhood , parenting , preparing for baby

Is it False Labor or The Real Thing?

April 22, 2014

In the weeks leading up to your due date, every little hint of sensation in your belly may cause your heart to race in excitement and make you...

tags: contractions , false labor , induced labor , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Debunking Common Myths About Conception

April 15, 2014

There are many old housewives' tales on how to improve your chances of getting pregnant, but unfortunately, not all of them work. Here are...

tags: breastfeeding , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby