#MomLife — Pregnancy

"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."

Dos & Don’ts of Hosting a Baby Shower

News of a baby on the way is exciting and often welcomed with a party where the mom-to-be is showered with attention and gifts. But all-too-often she leaves the party feeling overwrought and anxious about the big day. If you’re hosting, here are a few do’s and don’ts to keep in mind that’ll help your guests of honor truly enjoy this special day.

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Baby on the way? The parties are just beginning.

Gone are the days of just a simple baby shower luncheon to celebrate mom-to-be. Today’s parents have a number of different ways to celebrate this amazing time in their lives, leading up to the birth of their little one and beyond. Here are some conventional and unconventional party ideas we came across. 

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The Best Food Remedies for Morning Sickness, According to Moms

Unlike the name suggests, morning sickness, which affects nearly half of pregnant women in their first trimester, can hit any time of day. No one knows what exactly causes these sudden feelings of queasiness or nausea occur in expecting mothers, but there are a few foods that mothers who’ve been there swear helped them along the way. Here are the foods that top the list.

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Things They Don’t Tell You About Being Pregnant, According to Moms

There’s really no way to know what your pregnancy will truly be like. There are countless resources for expecting mothers – websites, books, classes – but all the preparation in the world won’t dissipate those wonderful, and perhaps not-so-wonderful, stages of a pregnancy. So what about all the things they don’t tell you?

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Pregnancy Essentials for Mom-to-Be

It’s hard to find products that work when you’re pregnant, particularly clothes. Your body changes quickly and finding maternity clothes to try is nearly impossible. When a friend texted the other day to tell me she was pregnant, she immediately asked for recommendations from my previous shop. Here are the top sellers (and personal picks) for moms-to-be. 

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Prepping for Baby No. 4

Nothing can prepare you for the change of having your first baby. Your entire world is that baby. You can pay attention to every coo, every squeak, and every cry; you can question every small detail. But for baby no. 4?

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Reflections on Childbirth & Pre-Baby Classes

There's a lot of information that comes at us while we are pregnant. The internet, books, our doctors, family and friends are all providing bits of advice and knowledge they want to pass along. But oftentimes childbirth and parenting classes can help.  

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Epidural vs. Natural: What’s Right for You?

No matter how you slice it, having a baby is an amazing experience. And no matter how you choose to do it, with or without pain management, your body still does the work. For me, with a fourth baby on the way, I was surprised to find that I suddenly questioned my previous dedication to having my babies naturally. I just wasn’t so sure I wanted to go through—I’ll just say it—the pain of natural childbirth again.

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