As parents, we all want to feel like we're bestowing our babies with beautiful, strong and one-of-a-kind names. Hearing that others in our circles share the same tastes can be devastating. That being said, if you're not careful, choosing a name for your little one can turn into a tug-of-war. Here's how to avoid a battle, pick a moniker you love, and do it … [Read more...] about Name-napping: How to pick a baby name without the battle
Pregnancy
C-sections are on the rise
Wondering how likely a cesarean is for your delivery? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have the numbers for you. Looking back to 2013 and the 3,927,231 babies born that year, the CDC reports that 67.3 percent were born by vaginal delivery. That means 32.7 percent came into the world by C-section. That's nearly double what it was during the previous decade. … [Read more...] about C-sections are on the rise
New book: Common Sense Pregnancy by Jeanne Faulkner
Jeanne Faulkner’s new book Common Sense Pregnancy is a valuable addition to the large library of pregnancy guidebooks. We particularly liked it because of it’s nonsense and no-fear approach. It’s written in clear language and despite coming in a less glossy package than some other books, will be a good personality fit for many moms. Throughout the book, she … [Read more...] about New book: Common Sense Pregnancy by Jeanne Faulkner
Boy or girl? Take our gender predictor quiz!
If you can't wait a moment longer to learn the sex of your baby, we're here to help! Sit back and spend just a few minutes with our fun gender predictor quiz to learn the sex of your new baby. Relying on some of the most common old wives' tales, we've put together a quick and easy quiz that will take the guesswork out of "boy or girl?" Pregnancy Magazine Gender predictor … [Read more...] about Boy or girl? Take our gender predictor quiz!
News you don’t want to hear: First-time moms labor longer
As delivery day draws near, you may find yourself with a persistent wish - that it will all go quickly. Wish as we might though, there's no scientific way to speed up the process of labor. Sadder news yet, studies have shown that first-time moms face longer laboring times than veterans of the maternity ward. If this is your first pregnancy, here's a realistic timeline … [Read more...] about News you don’t want to hear: First-time moms labor longer