Pregnancy Archives - Page 4 of 7

Feeling the Baby Move

Stephanie Keel,

Keeping up with fetal flips and kicks.

Prepare for Labor and Delivery

Ivanna Campbell,

Birthing settings, methods and tools.

10 Baby Basics on a Budget

Christy Evers,

Shop around to find baby essentials for less.

Becoming A Father

Steven Dowshen, MD,

An in-depth look at the concerns and expectations of becoming a father.

Swaddling Babies Myths and Facts

Susan Calloway,

Experts advocate swaddling as a vital tool to comfort newborns.

Questions to Ask About Maternity Leave

Jane Paige,

Just found out you are expecting a baby? Now is the time to learn about your company's maternity and paternity leave benefits and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

What Labor and Delivery Nurses Wish You Knew

Kim Justen,

The real lowdown from the pros.

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What is Kangaroo Care?

Heather Bailey,

Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding immediately following birth, are the two main components of kangaroo care.

Finding Mary Poppins

Charlotte Parent,

Wanted... No, required! Nanny. Firm, respectable, no nonsense.

Busting Baby Gender Myths

Rebekah L. Cowell,

We really can't help ourselves — the sight of a pregnant woman automatically makes us fast- forward to the gender question.

Sunscreen and Skin Cancer

Dr. Marcina, Dr. Neuspiel,

A few minutes of daily sun exposure is important as a source of vitamin D, but too much can damage skin.

4 Fun Accessories for Mom

Michele Little,

Accessorize to be the fashionista you have always been, just with a little bundle of joy coming along for the ride.

An 'Eye' on Pregnancy

Gina Roberts-Grey,

Did you know that pregnancy hormones can be responsible for fluctuations in your vision, dry eyes and increased eye irritation?

Speak to Baby Using Sign Language

Site Staff,

What could be better than a young child not having developed language skills, yet being able to communicate with his or her parents? Today, many children can do just that because their parents are teaching them sign language.

Time Off for Baby

Brette McWhorter Sember,

When planning your maternity leave from work, you need to get a handle on what laws apply to your situation and what benefits you're entitled to. With so many options, understanding your legal rights with regard to employment discrimination and health insurance benefits during and after pregnancy is crucial.