Second trimester pregnancy symptoms, signs, stages and what to expect during months 4 through 6 of your pregnancy from Parenting.com.
13 ways to help your first-born welcome home baby number two and adjust to life as a big brother or sister. A simple guide to preparing your child for life with a sibling.
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The pregnancy test is positive and you can’t wait to let everyone know. But maybe you should...
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Your pregnancy will pass more quickly than you realize, and one thing you should start thinking about now is whether you want to have your umbilical cord blood saved after delivery.
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If you're trying to conceive, find out how to pinpoint your fertile phase, so that sex will most likely result in conception.
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...and what your child’s name says about you
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How to tell your boss and coworkers you are expecting, and how to plan your maternity leave.
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My husband wants to give our baby his mom’s name, but I hate it. How can I avoid insulting everyone?
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How can you be pregnant and not know it? Here's one mom's unbelievable birth story about her surprise pregnancy.
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A guide to knowing when and how to announce your pregnancy on Facebook
8 tips on how to make the best of bed rest prescribed to prevent preterm labor. And why you shouldn't be afraid to get a second opinion if you doctor says bed rest is the only solution.
Find out what labor and delivery can be like, as one father shares his innermost thoughts, fears and hopes in a blow-by-blow account of his wife's childbirth experience.
Preterm labor and leaving baby behind at the NICU can be stressful for new parents. Here's a parents' survival guide for when a preemie needs intensive care.
One mother's story of her preemies' first months
After bringing baby home, adjusting to life plus one may cause you to wonder why we choose to have children in the first place. The surprising reasons at the heart of motherhood.
Check out past finalists of Babytalk’s belly-painting contest. These 9 moms-to-be decorated their bellies with some funny and entertaining designs.
Learn how the Due Date Calculator works, and find out the formula trusted by most ob-gyns and midwives to predict your due date.
Why it's important to have the help of family and friends during baby's first weeks, and how to stay healthy and strong after you bring your newborn home.
Why some parents-to-be are obsessed with choosing a name, while others find choosing baby names simple.
From classic to quirky, your favorite baby names, and what they say about you.
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