Partly out of superstition, and partly because of Jewish tradition, Liz Gumbinner of Brooklyn, NY, asked her family not to give her baby gifts until the very end of her pregnancy. “When I was six weeks pregnant, and just two days after we’d announced it,” Gumbinner says, “My overexcited mother-in-law sent a onesie set.” There’s no getting around it: Becoming a parent changes … [Read more...] about How to handle mom’s unsolicited advice during pregnancy
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Dream or reality? A blood test for postpartum depression
Would you believe that, each year in the United States, more people suffer from postpartum depression than they do strokes, or even heart attacks? The numbers are so high—roughly 950,000 new moms every year—and the effects so heart-wrenching that science is scrambling to the rescue. A new study, published this summer in the medical journal Frontiers in Genetics, suggests … [Read more...] about Dream or reality? A blood test for postpartum depression
Can a baby born by C-section become president of the USA?
Is a c-section a "natural" birth (at least as far as the constitution is concerned)? Here's a fascinating question for pregnant moms with a planned Caesarean section: Do the words "natural born" define presidential eligibility in the U.S. Constitution preclude a baby born of a c-section to eventually become president of the United States? While some lawyers may argue … [Read more...] about Can a baby born by C-section become president of the USA?
20 baby names inspired by classic literature
We love this article from Baby Gizmo on baby names from classic literature. Tell us the world doesn't need more Scarletts, Scouts, and Hucks! Here are a few. Click to the see the full list from our friends at Baby Gizmo. Alcott – From the author of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott Scout (or Atticus) – From one of the main characters in To Kill a Mockingbird Holden … [Read more...] about 20 baby names inspired by classic literature
Prepare a will now to protect your baby for a lifetime
Wills, guardianship, and life insurance — important details you should take care of when baby’s born When you’re expecting a baby, there’s so much to do! Shopping, choosing a name, preparing a will, and taking childbirth preparation classes are just a few of the things that will keep you busy. No wonder the nine months go by so fast! Did you catch the part about … [Read more...] about Prepare a will now to protect your baby for a lifetime