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  • Newborn Sleeps All Day, Up All Night

    During the later part of pregnancy, each baby develops her own sleep/wakefulness rhythm. You can get a good idea of what this rhythm is by the baby's activity patterns. Some babies will tend to be fairly quiet during the day -- lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking motion as Mom moves about her daily activities.

  • Getting By With a Little Help From Our Friends

    Giving birth or adopting a baby is the beginning of an exciting new adventure -- but when you're in the early days of that adventure, you may feel like an anxious tourist. Parents are increasingly willing to turn to other, more experienced guides.

  • Things No One Tells You About Relationships After Baby

    Bringing a baby into the home has been likened to throwing a hand grenade in between you and your partner. Knowing about these "pieces of shrapnel" can help your relationship not only survive, but thrive!

  • Things No One Tells You About Babies

    Soon you'll be bringing home your wee bundle. Be prepared with a realistic picture of life with a new baby.

  • Bathing with Your Baby

    Your baby hates baths. Vehemently! Whines begin with the first drop of water replaced full scale sobbing as you unsnap the onsie. Can the bath time blues be averted?

  • Gizmos and Gadgets That Help Your Baby Sleep

    Sleep. The final frontier. Will you ever reach it? We have a few solutions for you that will almost always transport your baby to the land of nod.

  • Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Babies and Toddlers!

    It's almost time for Santa's helpers to wrap up gifts for the babies in their lives. But with the myriad of toys that line the toy store shelves, what are the best choices?

  • Top 10 Biblical Names for Boys in 2011

    Picking a bible name honors your son with a rich history and meaning. Here's the top 10 most popular biblical boys names in 2011.

  • Third-Hand Smoke Affects Your Baby

    You don't have to be a smoker for your child to be exposed to the risks of third-hand smoke. Researchers have discovered that the residue from tobacco clings to furniture, clothes, walls, rugs and floors.

  • Pregnancy.org Members Speak Out: Choosing a Baby Name

    As soon as you get that positive pregnancy test, names start bouncing around in your head! Find out how our members sifted through the possibilities.

  • Circumcision: Not Just a Little Snip

    Circumcision is as American as apple pie. For the most part, it is not questioned but rather accepted as the standard of care given to newborn babies. Why is this the case?

  • Are You Ready to Have Another Baby?

    Some women are ready to plunge into another pregnancy while they still have one or more children in diapers, others don't even want to think about seeing the pregnancy test come back positive again until their youngest child hops on the school bus for kindergarten! Here are some factors to consider when you're trying to decide whether you're ready to have another baby.

  • Rules of Thumb - Choosing Baby's Name

    From Aaliyah to Zvi, the range of name choices is dazzling. If you're a sleepless parent-to-be, it can look like a vast landscape with no road map. To make sure you keep your bearings, here are some basic principles for understanding names -- and finding that one perfect name that speaks to your heart.

  • Caring for your Intact Baby's Foreskin

    by Maud Meates-Dennis

    It is usual that a baby's foreskin will not retract (pull back) and the foreskin may not actually fully retract for years. Mothers don't have personal experience of how to clean a boy's foreskin and are often unsure of what to do.

    The following guideline will help you:

  • Just Say NO! to BPA

    BPA and other endocrine disrupting chemicals are linked to infertility, cancers and malformations. Want to reduce your exposure? These six simple steps will help!

  • C.C.: A Story of Courage

    by C.C. Howell

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Newborns

    When my newborn daughter Mary started having screaming fits at 7 weeks, everyone told me it was "colic." It was infuriating how quick people were to dismiss my mother's instinct that something was wrong. I was a new mother and she was a tiny newborn and this, they told me, is what newborns do. But it wasn't, and I knew it.

  • Baby Bargains: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Save Big Bucks on Baby Gear

    You've no doubt seen all the scary statistics on the costs of raising children -- numbers that may very well have you second-guessing your decision to toss your birth control pills in the trash! Starting a family doesn't have to lead to financial ruin. There are plenty of practical steps you can take to minimize the impact on your family's budget. Here are a few ideas.

  • Nighttime Parenting: Helping Baby Sleep

    Babies younger than four months old have very different sleep needs than older babies. This article will help you understand your newborn baby's developing sleep patterns, and will help you develop reasonable expectations when it comes to your baby and sleep.

  • Choosing the Right Cloth Diaper

    Cloth diapers have come a long way over the last few years and most of the styles are as easy to use as their disposable counterpart. Here's a look at the different options: