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Pregnancy.org

We're built By Parents, For Parents™. We've banded together to build a website to educate, empower, and connect ourselves, other parents, and people trying to become parents. We're doing this out of our love for children, and our desire to do our best raising them to become good adults. We believe parenting is a sacred responsibility.

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Need good reads for your toddler?
Do you often hear "Mommy, read another story?" Visit "Enjoying a Good Book with Your Toddler" for tips to select options with the greatest appeal and benefit for your child's age and stage!

When reading together, does your child invite a companion (teddy, doll, super-sonic hero action figure?)
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Do you use rewards for reading motivation?
What did you think of "Raising a Reader: The Do's and Don'ts"? Did you agree with the authors' take on the use of rewards such as stickers or other rewards for motivation for your young readers?
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Pregnant? Make your own ticker!
Exciting news! You can now countdown to your due date with your very own Pregnancy.org "ticker"! Create yours today: Customized Pregnancy Ticker. A "How-To Guide" is available if needed.

Where will your ticker be shared?
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Do you know these "Do's" and "Don'ts?
"Raising a Reader: The Do's and Don'ts" is a wonderful guide with easy suggestions to follow to get your child on the road to early literacy! "DO" read and "DON'T miss out!

What 'don't' have you been guilty of?
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Choosing books for your toddler / preschooler?
Toddlers and preschoolers are generally attracted to brightly illustrated storybooks; one durable enough to withstand multiple reads, finger pointing, and maybe the occasional chew. Watch next week as we share our final feature for the month focused on options for this age group!

Remember! Throughout this month, Cricket Magazine Group is offering an exclusive Pregnancy.org discount of $9.00 for any of their publications! Explore and select any of the fourteen available for kids ages 0 - 18 covering a variety of interests! Enter promotional code N2049 when ordering to receive your savings!
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Create your own registry!
Create your own free custom baby registry now through Pregnancy.org! As you prepare to welcome your new addition, you can easily select and add the gifts you wish from any store. Your family and friends will appreciate having options they know you'll love -- all in one spot! Ready? Click to create your baby registry now!
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Which will you try?
Did you have a chance to read "Surround Your Child with Books?" Learning together through play, activities, reading, and more – all contribute towards early literacy for your child!

Which of the suggestions mentioned do you employ?
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Save money while inspiring reading!
Raising a reader takes an investment of time and energy, but the payoff is enormous! Watch in the coming days for a series of "Do's and Don'ts" to help you navigate the road ahead!

Launch a world of discovery, imagination, and more by connecting your child with one of the fourteen award-winning Cricket magazines! Pregnancy.org members: Get $9 off with promotional code N2049!

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Celebrities Gab About Their Pregnancy
Love them or hate them celebrities are humans too. They even get pregnant and start families! See what they say about being pregnant.
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Mother Faces Trial in Meth-Laced Pregnancy, Breast Milk Death
In the news: A Humboldt County judge ordered a 26-year-old Loleta woman to stand trial for the November 21, 2010 death of her 6-week-old son. Why? Keep reading.
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Multiple births: Many for the Price of One
There's an alarming increase in women having multiple babies at one time. What's causing this statistic to rise and what does it mean?
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Early Induced Deliveries Might "Give Birth" to Bad Results
by Pregnancy.org Staff
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Missing Woman Faked Kidnapping and Pregnancy
What happens when you fake your kidnapping and pregnancy? You get caught!
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Climate Change: Bad News for Baby Boys?
Does climate change impact pregnancies? The answer leans to yes. Is this bad news for baby boys?
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Ivanka Trump Tweets Her Birth Announcement
Celebrities have started tweeting their birth announcements. Will this be the next trend or next "ho-hum" experiment?
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Mothers-to-be Smoking for Smaller Babies
Despite evidence and warnings that smoking during your pregnancy can harm your baby, some women continue the nasty habit to cook up smaller babies.
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11/30/2012 - 01:44
For those celebrating Christmas or Yule, decorating the tree is a big part of the festivities! Through various discussions, however, "when" to put it up seems to be up for debate! Vote now: "Celebrate Christmas or Yule? When do you put up your tree?" and add your thoughts in the comment section!
11/13/2012 - 16:30
Within the U.S.,1 in 8 babies are born too soon. Good news! The number of preterm births has dropped as more women are educated and empowered to take charge of their health! Learn how *you* can lower your risk of preterm labor and give you and your baby a healthy start! Read "U.S. preterm birthrate lowest in a decade -- lots of work ahead!

Have you shared this yet? Take time to pass this along to friends and family!
11/12/2012 - 14:42
Has your Thanksgiving turned from time to savor good company and food to instead a countdown for the race to the mall? What do you think? Vote now in our poll: Are the early-bird Black Friday sales ruining your Thanksgiving celebration?

Weigh in with your thoughts in the comment section too! Pass the link along to have others join in!
10/11/2012 - 08:41
Did you read our article, "Folic Acid Critical for Early Embryonic Development"? We are looking now for members to add your own words of support for future expectant parents within our comment section! Hearing from you may be the advice that sways them to add folate to their diet! Help us help others as a part of our campaign to raise awareness of spina bifida!
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