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Feature Writer: Brenda Lane
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If you are planning a pregnancy, currently expecting or just had your baby, our site has something for you!

Follow your baby's development and a helpful "to do" list for mothers through your entire 40 weeks of pregnancy.

Planning for birth and no time for childbirth classes? Follow our online series. Find out reasons for writing a birth plan and how to prevent back labor.

Have you passed your due date? Here are ways to induce labor.

If you have just had your baby, be sure to look for recovery tips for new mothers. Find out if you are at risk for postpartum depression.

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Brenda Lane

Expecting Twins

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

Not only do you need more calories every day, but your options for giving birth are more limited if you are carrying more than one baby. more...

Best Ways to Prepare for Breastfeeding

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

Several ways to prepare for breastfeeding include joining a breastfeeding support group, attending a breastfeeding class and locating a lactation specialist. more...

Saving Ultrasound Images

In: Prenatal Health

The growing popularity of keepsake videos of the baby has raised questions from experts about the safety of ultrasound used for non-diagnostic purposes. more...

Non-Stress Tests

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

If your due date has come and gone, your care provider may recommend a non-stress test. An NST monitors your baby's heart rate in response to movement. more...

Walking Epidurals

In: Birthing Options

One of the newest options for laboring women is known as the walking epidural. This medication allows pain relief and even the possibility of walking to the bathroom. more...

Benefits of Tubs During Labor

In: Birthing Options

Contrary to popular opinion, epidurals are not the only effective method for pain relief during labor. More mothers are discovering the benefits of laboring in the tub. more...

Best Baby Shower Ideas

In: Prenatal Health

If you are looking for the very best baby shower gifts to give the new mother, look no more! Here are some great ideas to help make her new role even easier. more...

Effects of Father's Alcohol Use on Pregnancy

In: Prenatal Health

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders can be the result of mothers who drink during pregnancy. Research suggests that fathers' alcohol consumption is also harmful. more...

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