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Before your baby arrives, there is a long checklist of things that need to be done. In addition to packing that hospital bag, here …
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Hello pregnancy and hello teenage acne! Within three weeks of finding out I was pregnant, I had a major pregnancy acne. Before being pregnant …
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With how much stuff I brought to the hospital when I had my first child, I am still surprised at how much I wished …
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Making a baby registry was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant right along with decorating the nursery. In addition to picking out …
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Doctors, nurses, lactation consultants, the media and your Mom is more than willing to tell you all the reasons why you should breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding has lots of benefits for you and your new baby, if that is what you decide to do.
Once labor and delivery (congrats new mom!) is over, you will be holding in your arms the precious little stranger who will be yours …
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Breastfeeding in those first days after you come home from the hospital can be both amazing and incredibly stressful. It is a time of …
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10 weeks pregnant update: My next appointment is next week so I geared up for that by researching the testing options I have. My …