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7 Natural Cures For Morning Sickness

Pregnancy is one of those times when you don't want to take many medications for fear of harming the baby, so natural cures for common pregnancy related symptoms are always welcome. Here are 7 natural cures for morning sickness...

A Collection Of Frugal Pregnancy Ideas: Clever Ways To Save Money When You’re Pregnant

Things you can do to save money during your pregnancy -- everything from food cravings to maternity clothes, baby equipment, and other discounts & freebies for pregnant mothers.

8 Great Gifts For The Dad-To-Be

At first I wasn't sure what you could get a guy that would relate to his becoming a father. I didn't know if there were gifts geared towards dads-to-be, until I went shopping. Here are my top picks as gifts for new dads.

8 Great Gifts For The Mom-To-Be

Here are some great gift ideas for the mom-to-be... From the practical gifts every mom needs to the creative and unusual gifts for the mother to be -- and everything in between.

10 Fun Ways To Make A Creative Pregnancy Announcement

There are several fun and creative ways you can let your husband, friends and family know that you are going to be adding a new baby to the family. Here are some interesting ways to announce that you are pregnant...

Pregnancy Food Cravings And What They Mean

Here are some of the more unusual pregnancy food cravings and what they might mean -- for you and your baby.

Signs Of Pregnancy – Is It Possible To NOT Know You Are Pregnant?

How do you really know for sure that you're pregnant? Is it possible that you won't know for sure until very late in the pregnancy? Here's what to watch for and how to react if you don't know that you're pregnant, but you're feeling different.

Reasons To Minimize Caffeine While You’re Pregnant …300 mg Is The Magic Number

Researchers suggest that pregnant women drop their caffeine intake to less than 300 milligrams per day. This allows for two to three 8-ounce cups of coffee. Some of the reasons: miscarriage, low birth rate, preterm labor, increased heart rate, diuretics tamper with the body's absorption of iron, caffeine lessens appetite for more nutritional foods that mother and baby need.

Laugh and Learn: Best Childbirth Class on DVD

What if you can't take a childbirth education class at the hospital? You can prepare for labor and delivery at home by watching a childbirth education DVD. We think Laugh and Learn About Childbirth is the best DVD class available.

What NOT To Wear At Hospital Birth

Here's real-world advice about what you should expect to wear in the hospital during labor and after giving birth to your baby. From designer hospital gowns to special underwear and pads, I give you a list of what NOT to wear for a simpler, pretty hospital stay.

What NOT To Pack: Simplify Your Hospital Bag By Eliminating These 8 Things!

Here's a list of things that you should NOT pack in your hospital bag before giving birth. Good advice on simplifying your hospital bag and not packing more than you can carry home!

When Should You Pack The Hospital Bag? (Hint: Before Your Third Trimester – Here’s What To Include)

It's never too early to pack the hospital bag for baby's birth! And keep it in the trunk of your car. Here's a list of essentials to take to the hospital.

6 Sweet Snacks Safe For Gestational Diabetes

I'm treating my pregnancy gestational diabetes with an ADA meal plan, oral Glyburide & daily exercise. But I still get sweet cravings! 6 safe snacks.

Babywearing: A Mom’s Review Of The Best Baby Carriers, Baby Slings, And Baby Wraps

I do a lot of walking now. For the upcoming newborn days, I'm hoping that a fitted pouch sling from Hotslings or New Native slings will give me the stability of a Baby Bjorn with the closeness of a Maya Wrap.

5 Fun Things To Do In Your OB’s Waiting Room

Here's a list of fun things to do in the doctor's waiting room while you are pregnant. With OB visits every two weeks (and more), you'll never run out of fun things to do while you wait for your prenatal appointments.

How To Survive Your Glucose Tolerance Tests

I'm pregnant and not feeling good. Here's what happened when I had elevated results on the gestational diabetes screening at 28 weeks -- and some tips for surviving the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.

4 Effortless Ways To Simplify Your Pregnancy

Here are 4 effortless ways to make your pregnancy easy. Simplify life during pregnancy by outsourcing grocery delivery, meal preparation, house cleaning, and shopping for baby.

How Many Diapers To Buy Before Baby & What Kind?

It's time to stock up on diapers before the new baby arrives. How many diapers should you buy ahead of time? What brand of diapers should you buy? When is a diaper really a good price? Here are links to great mom blogs which discuss diapers for new babies.

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