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The ABCs of Breastfeeding

By Dana Sullivan

You can't really prepare your breasts for breastfeeding, but you can prepare your head. Before your baby is born, learn as much about breastfeeding as possible. Start by taking a class at your hospital or birth center, or reading pamphlets from your physician. The more information you have about nursing before you begin, the more confident you'll feel about it once you start. Remember that confidence, comfort, and relaxation are three keys to successful breastfeeding. Simply put: the more confident and comfortable you are, the more relaxed you are, the easier it is for you to produce milk.

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Emotional and Physical Comfort for Expectant Moms

By Maria Bailey

Pregnancy can be a beautiful and magical time; the beginning of a remarkable journey. It can also, however, be a restless and uncomfortable time, especially during the third trimester.

A recent survey of nearly 500 pregnant women conducted by BlueSuitMom.com and Nestlé® Good Start® Supreme, revealed that three out of four of pregnant women are in discomfort because they cannot get a good night's rest. This survey, as well as other research, confirms that moms-to-be are physically and emotionally uncomfortable with labor, delivery and the idea of motherhood, among other things. Research s ... Continue reading Emotional and Physical Comfort for Expectant Moms.

The Baby Name Game

Can't agree on what to name your baby-to-be? Perhaps you come from an Irish family and your husband is Italian. You prefer Ian and he'd rather Antonio. Or maybe your husband insists on naming the baby after his favorite aunt, but Zelda just doesn't do it for you. Before you wind up giving birth to a baby known only as "X", here's some expert advice on how to resolve the naming issue.

By Rachel Fulton

Can't agree on what to name your baby-to-be? Perhaps you come from an Irish family and your husband is Italian. You prefer Ian and he'd rather Antonio. Or maybe your husband insists on naming the baby after his favorite aunt, but Zelda just doesn't do it for you. Before you wind up giving birth to a baby known only as "X", here's some expert advice on how to resolve the naming issue.

Before you can make any decision about the name, it's important that you both h ... Continue reading The Baby Name Game.

Traveling For Two

Some women get such strong nesting instincts during pregnancy that they're happy to stay home, clean house and redecorate. Others feel the urge to see the world. After all, especially if it's a first child, this may be the last chance for awhile to take a trip unencumbered by diapers, wipes and a stroller. If you fall into the second group, the good news is that most obstetricians say there's no reason most women can't travel during a healthy pregnancy.

By Beth Weinhouse

Some women get such strong nesting instincts during pregnancy that they're happy to stay home, clean house and redecorate. Others feel the urge to see the world. After all, especially if it's a first child, this may be the last chance for awhile to take a trip unencumbered by diapers, wipes and a stroller. If you fall into the second group, the good news is that most obstetricians say there's no reason most women can't travel during a healthy pregnancy. But there are some guidelines that can help make any trip -- work or pleasure -- footloose and fancy-free.

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