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Make 2018 your year for pregnancy and new-mom self-care

By Kristy Rodriguez

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3 ways to bring self-care home Endless OB/GYN appointments. Work deadlines. Depressing news stories. Busy schedules. It’s no wonder why more and more people are turning to self-care to bring balance to their hectic lives and take refuge from the distracting world. While most of us can’t traipse off to...

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Should I stay or should I go? Pregnant at work

By Lisen Stromberg

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Introducing a new bi-weekly column So, you’re about to have a baby. It is only natural you might be worried about his or her health, how the delivery will go, will breast-feeding be a challenge, will you ever get your figure back, and, importantly, will you be the kind of...

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5 tips on crib safety for new moms

By Pregnancy Editors

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For help finding a crib that will keep your baby safe as he or she grows, consider these five tips.

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Natural pregnancy tips: How to improve your sex drive

By Pregnancy Editors

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The reigning natural pregnancy tip should be obvious: Simply have sex!

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Top 6 pregnancy beauty tips for Valentine’s Day

By Pregnancy Editors

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Not all women are in love with their bodies during pregnancy, which means they'll do anything they can to feel better about their growing baby bump and the rest of the physical changes that can occur.

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Top 10 last-minute pregnancy costume ideas for Halloween

By Abigail Tuller

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If you just found out that you have a Halloween costume party to attend and you have no idea how you're going to dress up your baby bump, don't worry.

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Acupuncture during pregnancy: Everything you need to know

By Pregnancy Editors

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When you picture natural pregnancy tips to help relieve stress, you probably envision something along the lines of bubble baths, herbal tea, massages and curling up in bed with a good book.

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5 early pregnancy signs to watch out for

By Pregnancy Editors

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Are you mistaking some of these early signs for another health issue?

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Sex drive after birth: Advice for first time mothers

By Kendra Smith

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A recent study looked at the average libido of new dads and first time mothers, and found that stress and fatigue can, understandably, drastically affect sex lives post-baby.

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8 fun things to do if you’re pregnant on Valentine’s Day

By Pregnancy Editors

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Pregnancy isn't always a picnic, especially if you're in your third trimester and are starting to feel like you're going to be sporting a baby bump for what seems like the rest of your life.

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