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Pregnancy - Getting Ready for Baby While You're Pregnant

Helpful tips and resources to help you get your home ready for baby.
  1. Baby Names (12)
  2. Birth Announcements (4)
  3. Postpartum Care (9)
  4. Preparing Your Family (5)
  5. Preparing Your Home (9)

Camila

Meaning and origin of the name Camila.

Charlotte

Meaning and origin of the name Jesus.

Ayden

Meaning and origin of the name Ayden.

Genesis

Meaning and origin of the name Genesis.

Josiah

Meaning and origin of the name Josiah.

Colton

Meaning and origin of the name Colton.

Zoey

Meaning and origin of the name Zoey.

Eli

Meaning and origin of the name Eli.

Overcoming Childbirth Fears

Expert Barbara Behrmann talks about "active management" vs. the natural process of giving birth. She explains how to overcome the sometimes overwhelming fears that arise before and during childbirth.

What Should Be in my Diaper Bag?

Here is a handy list of items to pack in your diaper bag.

Surviving Bedrest

Author Megan Kerns explains how she survived bedrest and gives tips for other moms going through the same experience.

Thanking Coworkers

Here's a quick and easy way for busy new moms to thank coworkers and others for shower gifts.

Three Things You Should Know About Ensuring Your Baby's Gentle Birth

Parenting expert Christine Ramos shares her tips for making sure your child's birth is a gentle, fulfilling experience

Five Things You Should Know About Your Pregnancy and Birth

Childbirth expert Christine Ramos shares five things she advises expectant couples to know before baby is born.

Nutrabella BellyBar -- Nutrition Bar for Pregnant and Postpartum Moms

Nutrabella BellyBars are a great and natural alternative to the hydrogenated bars you might find on your grocer's aisles. In addition, they're specially formulated with the vitamins and minerals that are essential for pregnant moms. Bonus: They taste great.

Video - Maternity Wardrobe Makeover

Learn how to dress and accessorize to flatter your figure; get tips on looking slimmer; and discover where to shop to find the best full-figured fashions.

Video - Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage may reduce stress, decrease swelling in arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. This video explains pregnancy massage and how it differs from regular massage, so you can see what it is like.

Video - How to Make a Baby Shower Centerpiece

Being creative for a baby shower isn't that difficult. Suprise the mother to be by creating a baby shower centerpiece for the gift table made out of diapers and other things the mother can use for the newborn.

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