Preparing for baby's arrival can put a dent in your credit card if you're not careful. There's the basics to buy - car seat, crib, and diapers - and then all the frivolous items - adorable clothes, toys, and sweet blankets. Before pulling out your wallet next, ask yourself why you’re doing it. Here’s a quick gut-check for when you feel that urge to splurge on baby: What's my … [Read more...] about Don’t break the bank for baby
Pregnancy
The power of a birth plan
I didn’t want to write a birth plan. I tend to be a bit of an anxious person and, inside, I knew I was pretty tied to what birth I hoped to have (as natural as possible!). Writing it all down would have made my desires too firm, and my instincts told me it was crucial to be flexible. Well, at least as flexible as someone not-so go-with-the-flow can be. Luckily, my HMO had it … [Read more...] about The power of a birth plan
Weekend births may pose greater risk to mom, baby
Could the calendar date impact your health and that of your newborn baby? A new study, led by the Imperial College London and published in The British Medical Journal, seems to think so. According to the research, laboring moms and their babies experience higher rates of complications when admitted to the hospital over the weekend. The phenomenon, known as the weekend … [Read more...] about Weekend births may pose greater risk to mom, baby
Could this be the biggest danger to your baby?
Spread the word, crib bumpers may be cute - but they have potential to be deadly too. A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics confirms what the American Academy of Pediatrics has been saying for years: there’s nothing safe about extra padding in an infant’s sleep space. Browse any baby store and you’re bound to find them - padded liners meant to keep your little … [Read more...] about Could this be the biggest danger to your baby?
Your no-cost babymoon
She wants a weekend away before the baby comes. You’d rather put the cash toward that growing credit-card bill. Show her you can take care of it all with a super-deluxe, whatever-her-heart-desires babymoon—all from the comfort of your own home. If you’re not familiar with this word yet, you probably will be soon: “babymoon.” It’s a chance for the two of you to reconnect before … [Read more...] about Your no-cost babymoon