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Weight Gain in Pregnancy: What to Expect

by R. Carnavale July 20th, 2012| Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, it's normal to gain weight. Some women, like Victoria Beckham, are thin throughout their pregnancies while others really pack on the pounds (think: Jessica Simpson and Mariah Carey). The big question is, how much weight should you gain, total?

First, know that, as a pregnant woman, you have

What to Expect When You’re in Labor

by R. Carnavale July 5th, 2012| Pregnancy
Your pregnancy is drawing to a close and your little one will soon be born. Just before giving birth, you'll experience labor, so-named because your body will need to put forth physical effort to push the baby down and out.

Signs labor is approaching (you may or may not experience

What to Expect with an Amniocentesis Test

by R. Carnavale June 19th, 2012| Pregnancy
An amniocentesis screening test is more than 99% accurate in diagnosing genetic disorders such as Down syndrome and is usually performed at 15-20 weeks of pregnancy (but sometimes the screening will be performed as early as the 11th week or as late as the 39th week).   Results are usually

What to Expect When You Get an Ultrasound

by R. Carnavale June 7th, 2012| Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, your physician may order an ultrasound exam (also known as a sonogram) to get a picture of your unborn baby. Many women have ultrasounds during the first or second trimester. Ultrasounds help physicians monitor your pregnancy in the following ways:

  • determine how your pregnancy is progressing

  • date

To Register or Not?

by Editorial Team May 29th, 2012| Pregnancy
You are parents-to-be and are excited for the arrival of your little bundle of joy.  You spend hours flipping through parenting magazines, reading pregnancy books, and talking to friends and family about what to expect.  One thing is certain: there are many, many items that you want or need

Pregnant and Depressed: What to Do About It

by R. Carnavale May 22nd, 2012| Pregnancy
You're pregnant, depressed, and those down-in-the-dumps feelings just won't go away. Maybe you don't understand what's happening with your moods and mind anymore. Worse, maybe your spouse, family, and friends don't understand what you're experiencing. (Remember when Tom Cruise publicly criticizing Brooke Shields for taking medications for her pregnancy-related

Yoga and Massage Reduce Prenatal Depression

by R. Carnavale May 9th, 2012| Pregnancy
Researchers at the University of Miami report yoga and massage therapy may help pregnant women who suffer from depression. According to the study, when pregnant women who were depressed attended yoga classes or had 20-minute massage therapy sessions two times a week for 12 weeks, their depression decreased. Also,

Helpful Tips for the Father-to-Be

by R. Carnavale April 23rd, 2012| Pregnancy
Congratulations - you're about to become a father!

While there are a lot of resources out there for expectant mothers, dads-to-be may find they're at a loss as to what to expect and do.  While it's easy to adopt a passive stance, you'll help your partner and child more if

Folic Acid for Mom-to-Be, Good Health for Baby

by R. Carnavale April 10th, 2012| Pregnancy
You're pregnant or planning to become pregnant and you want your baby to be as healthy as possible.  Eating nutritious and vitamin-fortified foods during your pregnancy will help ensure your baby gets the nutrients it needs to grow strong and develop properly.

Folic acid (also known as folate or vitamin

Teen’s Perspective on New Year’s

by Sam P. January 2nd, 2012| Pregnancy, Teen Perspective, Teens
New Year's Eve.  The day everyone is told to stay up till midnight.  It really is quite a glorious day. Or night depending on how you look at it.  I guess you could even consider it morning.  Whatever way you look at it, it is a very important day

Parent: The Word

by Lori Sciame June 6th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Infants/Toddlers, Pregnancy
Preparation for baby. You've read countless sources on the topic of baby care and development. You've asked dozens of people questions about how to handle the frenzied first week. You've created a cozy "nest," where your little one will sleep and play.

Diapers - check...layette - complete...crib - ready.

Then,

Fathers are Marked by Character

by Joe Lawrence January 28th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Pregnancy
When my daughter is an adult, I'd love for her to look back onto our time together and say two things: one, she felt my love in her heart everyday of her life.  And, two, I was a man of integrity.

Integrity is something much easier to talk about than
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