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Layette: What You'll Need
By Mary Ellen Branna
The first few weeks at home with your newborn will be a whirlwind of wonder and exhaustion. Here's a list of clothing and accessories that... Read more
Sex During Pregnancy
If you're pregnant or even planning a pregnancy, you've probably found an abundance of information about sex before pregnancy (that is, having sex in order to conceive) ... Read more
Thinking About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom?
By Beth Weinhouse
Some of us always knew that after a maternity leave we'd be back at work. Others of us knew we wouldn't, and couldn't wait to spend time at home ... Read more
Post-partum depression and even depression during pregnancy are common, but treating the condition can be especially challenging. Antidepressants are rarely recommended for pregnant or breast feeding women. So what's a woman to do for help?
Motherhood was always in the plans for Laura Stinson. "I always knew I wanted to have four. Then, I had two and said, 'That was enough,'" Laura says.
"Then we were blessed with two extras."
Laura can say that today, but when she was pregnant with Sarah, depression set in. She says: "I started feeling overwhelmed. Simple things like paying the
... Continue reading Depressed Moms-to-be Brighten Up.
The Pregnant Vegetarian
By Jill Tomlin
If you're a pregnant vegetarian, don't worry: nobody's going to make you trade your humus for a cheeseburger.
In fact, babies born to vegetarian moms are just as healthy as other infants, according to experts at the American Dietetic Association. "Vegetarians do fine during pregnancy," says Elizabeth Ward, M.S., R.D. "They do just as well as mainstream eaters, as long as they know the pitfalls."
Ward offers tips for vegetarians who are eating for two in her book, Pregnancy and Nutrition: Good Health for You and Your Baby (John Wiley).
When you and your spouse are trying to conceive, months of fruitless attempts can feel like an eternity. But a fertility expert may be able to help.
More than six million couples in the U.S. struggle with infertility, which affects about 10 percent of all people of reproductive age. If you're under 35, see a fertility specialist if you've been unsuccessfully trying to conceive for a year; however, if you're over 35, wait only six months, since your chances of conceiving after that age diminish greatly. Your ob-gyn may be able to field some general questions, but it's a goo
... Continue reading Common Causes of Infertility.
Your Mineral Needs
By Jill Tomlin
Minerals, like vitamins, are essential for a well-balanced diet -- especially when you're pregnant. They keep your body running in tip-top shape. They also are involved in just about every aspect of your growing baby's development. Here's a rundown on these important minerals and what foods are good sources of them.
A Mineral-Rich Diet
As you can see from the following list, minerals are abundant in many of the foods you're already eating on a daily basis. Getting a mineral-rich diet should not be difficult because minerals are widely available in so
... Continue reading Your Mineral Needs.
Breastfeeding Doesn't Increase Kids' Risk of Cavities
Regularly putting babies to bed with a bottle or letting little ones walk around with sugary drinks all day are surefire ways increase kids' risk of cavities. But does breastfeeding bring on tooth decay, too? Luckily, reassuring new research puts this common concern to rest for nursing moms.
Breastfeeding (even for a long period of time) does not put infants at risk for early cavities in their baby teeth (also called primary, temporary, milk, or falling-off teeth) or decay once their permanent big-kid teeth (also called secondary or permanent teeth) start growing in. That's what researchers found when they analyzed da
... Continue reading Breastfeeding Doesn't Increase Kids' Risk of Cavities.
The Circumcision Debate
By Maureen Connolly
Deciding whether to circumcise your newborn son can be a difficult task for some. The surgical procedure, which involves cutting away the skin that covers the end of the penis, is typically done in the days following birth. There are personal, cultural, religious and health reasons to weigh when making the decision.
Currently, an estimated 60 percent of newborn boys in the United States are circumcised. However, these numbers may be dropping since many health groups now consider the procedure medically unnecessary. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that while there are medi
... Continue reading The Circumcision Debate.
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
By Maureen Connolly
Eating for two doesn't mean you need to double your calories (you need only an additional 300 calories per day in the second and third trimesters), but you'll definitely want to double your efforts to avoid potentially harmful foods for you and your baby. "Everything you eat and drink you share with your baby, so it makes sense to be extra careful about the foods and drinks you choose during this time," says Bridget Swinney, M.S., R.D., author of Eating Expectantly: A Practical and Tasty Guide to Prenatal Nutrition (Meadowbrook).
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