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Here Comes Baby! Your indispensable guide to prepping yourself in those final days before the birth The big event is just around the corner, and there’s little else you can do but dream about the days to come.You have been planning this baby for nine months or maybe even longer—years of envisioning a son at Little League or a daughter at dance class.  You’ve planned the baby’s … [Read more...] about 7 ways to prepare yourself before birth

Palate Prep School New research says yes—your pregnancy diet does affect baby’s future tastes. Here’s how to make sure he’ll like the healthy stuff “Mommy, more please.” Those magic words play like music to a mother’s ears, especially if the dish is something that qualifies as “healthy.” And although this scenario might seem far off while you’re still stuck in what could be … [Read more...] about What you eat while pregnant can determine your baby’s tastes

A Darker Shade of Blue Images of new mothers are often joyful, suggesting that having a baby is a blissful experience that is bound to leave you glowing. Contrary to these popular images, most women experience a range of emotions following the birth of their babies. Adjusting to the newness of motherhood brings up myriad new thoughts and feelings, and shortly after your baby’s … [Read more...] about Identifying the baby blues

9 Months Of Sound Sleep Everyone tells you to get your rest now before the baby comes. Well, sleeping like a baby while growing a baby is no easy feat! But a good night’s sleep is possible.Here are the biggest sleep obstacles you’ll encounter over the next 40 weeks and some tricky ways to get around them. 1st trimester FATIGUE Feeling exhausted—even narcoleptic!—is sometimes … [Read more...] about Sleep tips for every trimester

“Mommy, more please.” Those magic words play like music to a mother’s ears, especially if the dish is something that qualifies as “healthy.” And although this scenario might seem far off while you’re still stuck in what could be The World’s Largest Pants, it appears that a budding eater’s “food road map” actually begins to develop while she’s still floating in that bag of … [Read more...] about Your pregnancy diet affects whether baby is a good eater