Pregnancy Lifestyle

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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

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

Even though today it’s customary for fathers to be involved in childbirth, birth stories are littered with the casualties of men who didn’t rise to the occasion—when push came to shove. Elissa Stein learned this the hard way. During her first birth, her husband did little more than snap photos. Later, packing up to leave the hospital, she looked over to see the nurses … [Read more...] about Dad’s guide to childbirth