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Breastfeeding Problems: When the Breast Isn't ...

March 29, 2016

No matter what their initial goals are, many women experience breastfeeding problems. Here are just a few of those potential issues.

tags: baby , breastfeeding , breast milk , engorgement , infant nutrition , mastitis , motherhood , pumping

By the Numbers: A Look at Your Baby's Development...

March 29, 2016

As your pregnancy progresses, you're probably aware of the increasing number on the scale and your expanding belly. But what's going on inside...

tags: first trimester , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby , second trimester , third trimester , ultrasound

5 Things You’ll Learn at Your 20-Week Ultrasound

March 29, 2016

People get excited about the 20-week ultrasound because that’s when you learn the baby’s gender. Here are 4 more things you&rsquo...

tags: down syndrome , labor and delivery , motherhood , placenta previa , pregnancy , preparing for baby , ultrasound

5 People You Want on Your Labor and Delivery Team

March 29, 2016

Having a team in place can be a huge stress relief and help you focus on the big job: delivering your baby.

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby

Boy or Girl? Wacky Pregnancy Myths About Gender

March 29, 2016

Here are some wacky pregnancy myths about gender.

tags: gender prediction , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnancy myths , preparing for baby , ultrasound

Behind the Scenes of The Second Trimester

March 29, 2016

Here's a look at what to expect from your baby during the second trimester.

tags: first trimester , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby , second trimester , third trimester , ultrasound

Preparing for Maternity Leave

March 29, 2016

For working women, preparing for maternity leave can be stressful. Know your rights and learn how to share your news with your employer.

tags: baby , breastfeeding , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby , pumping , third trimester

Your Labor and Delivery Team: Who Should Be In...

March 29, 2016

When you're transitioning into labor and delivery, knowing who you want in the room–and who you don't–is key.

tags: baby , birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Breastfeeding FAQ: Is It Okay To…?

March 29, 2016

New moms may have lots of questions at one point or another during the breastfeeding process. Here are 5 of the most common.

tags: baby , breastfeeding , breast milk , breast milk donation , infant nutrition , maternity-leave , motherhood , parenting , pregnancy , pumping

Developing A Birth Plan: Why Expectant Moms Should...

March 29, 2016

A birth plan is a useful tool for expectant mothers. But it's important to be flexible in both creating and implementing your preferences.

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby

How to Sleep During Pregnancy: 7 Tips for Getting...

March 29, 2016

Here are 7 tips for getting the quantity–and quality–of rest you need when you’re pregnant.

tags: maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby , sleep , sleep while pregnant , third trimester

How to Deal With Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms...

March 29, 2016

Here are 6 embarrassing pregnancy symptoms you wish someone had warned you about—and how to deal with them.

tags: breast milk , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby , second trimester , stretch marks , third trimester

3 Reasons To Have a Birth Plan

March 29, 2016

A birth plan is a list of preferences for your labor and delivery. They may not be followed 100%, but it's still a good idea to have them. Here's...

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby

Should You Have an Epidural During Childbirth?

March 29, 2016

More than half of women who give birth in hospitals use epidurals. What should you think about when making the decision?

tags: birth plan , epidural , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

The ABC's of Pregnancy

March 29, 2016

Just like your baby will one day learn the alphabet, you can use that same teaching tool to study up on the ABCs of pregnancy information.

tags: birth plan , first trimester , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , second trimester , third trimester

How to Tell When You're in Labor

March 29, 2016

From the different stages to signs you'll be starting soon, prepare yourself for labor by knowing the facts.

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

The truth about pregnancy and weight gain

March 29, 2016

There's a lot of debate about weight loss during pregnancy. Answers to 3 commonly asked questions.

tags: first trimester , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , second trimester , third trimester

3 Ways to Prepare for a Natural Labor and Delivery

March 29, 2016

If you're determined to have a natural labor and delivery, here's what you should do to prepare.

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , natural labor , pregnancy , preparing for baby

You're Pregnant! How to Find an OBGYN

March 29, 2016

Think you know how to find an OBGYN? Follow these tips to make sure you're asking the right people the right questions.

tags: baby , birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

What are the Real Benefits of Breastfeeding?

March 29, 2016 by West Valley Medical Center

Is breastfeeding really better for your baby? Here's the latest research about the benefits of breastfeeding.

tags: baby , breastfeeding , breast milk , breast milk donation , formula feeding , infant nutrition , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics

Third trimester: A closer look at the home stretch...

March 29, 2016

From your baby's point of view, there's still a lot of work to be done before coming into the world. Here's a look at what she's working on during...

tags: birth plan , first trimester , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , second trimester , third trimester

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Breastfeeding Problems: When the Breast Isn't ...

By the Numbers: A Look at Your Baby's Development...

5 Things You’ll Learn at Your 20-Week Ultrasound

5 People You Want on Your Labor and Delivery Team

Boy or Girl? Wacky Pregnancy Myths About Gender

Behind the Scenes of The Second Trimester

Preparing for Maternity Leave

Your Labor and Delivery Team: Who Should Be In...

Breastfeeding FAQ: Is It Okay To…?

Developing A Birth Plan: Why Expectant Moms Should...

How to Sleep During Pregnancy: 7 Tips for Getting...

How to Deal With Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms...

3 Reasons To Have a Birth Plan

Should You Have an Epidural During Childbirth?

The ABC's of Pregnancy

How to Tell When You're in Labor

The truth about pregnancy and weight gain

3 Ways to Prepare for a Natural Labor and Delivery

You're Pregnant! How to Find an OBGYN

What are the Real Benefits of Breastfeeding?

Third trimester: A closer look at the home stretch...