What happens to your baby right after birth? Learn about post-delivery care and the tests that will be administered to your baby immediately after del... read more
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Pregnancy What Happens to the Baby After Delivery?
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Pregnancy Your Baby's First Medical Checkup During your baby's first medical exam around 12 hours after birth, the pediatrician checks everything from head shape to reflexes, such as sucking and... read more
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Pregnancy A Guide to Maternity Leave Laws by State: Know Your Rights Maternity leave and parental leave laws are different depending on where you live. Here's what new moms should know about taking maternity leave. read more
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Family Life 5 Things I Wish I Didn’t Panic Over as a New Mom Read one mother's inspiring story about the things she wishes she didn’t panic over when she became a new mom. read more
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Pregnancy My Battle With Breastfeeding and Mastitis: A Mother’s Story This one mother's story of mastitis and painful breastfeeding will enlighten mothers everywhere to rid themselves of guilt. read more
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Pregnancy Postpartum: Starting to Exercise Again Here are specific exercises to do during each of the weeks following childbirth. Some of them even get your baby involved! read more
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Pregnancy The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Care (From Underwear to Hair Loss) Postpartum hair loss, depression, and soreness are things many new moms struggle with. Here's how to help body and mind after giving birth. read more
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School and Learning Homeschooling Through Challenging Times Learn how homeschooling families cope when difficulties arise. read more
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Entertainment and Activities When Are Babies Old Enough to Fly on Planes? What should you do when flying with your baby? We give a checklist of what to bring when bringing your baby on a plane for the first time. read more
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Babies This New Gadget Will Help Newborns Sleep Better (And Parents Too!) Laurène Mosely, a mother of 3 and CEO of SleepaSloth, outlines strategies to get babies to sleep better and longer. read more
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Drugs and Alcohol Teen Drug Addiction: Helping Teens with Substance Abuse How to get help and support teens addicted to drugs and alcohol. Our resources for teens with substance abuse issues or struggling with addiction. read more
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Pregnancy Dealing with Being Pregnant While Working It's not easy being pregnant while holding down a full-time job. Get tips for dealing with morning sickness, fatigue, and more as a working mom-to-be.... read more