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What moms-to-be need to know about vaccines and...

February 13, 2020

Here’s what you need to know about vaccines and pregnancy—including recommended shots and others that you might need before, during and after...

tags: flu , pregnacy vaccines , rubella , whooping cough

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How to spot common pregnancy symptoms and early...

January 8, 2020

Waiting to find out if you’re pregnant. It can be one of the most exciting times in your life …

tags: pregnancy symptoms , prenatal care

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Happy ending: Having a baby after beating childhood...

December 19, 2019

When childhood cancer threatened Kelli’s fertility, she turned to her family of experts for support.

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Babies on the brain? Before you're pregnant is...

December 1, 2019

A well-planned pregnancy begins and ends with your doctor. You’ll want to make an appointment to discuss anything that might prevent you from...

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Natural Childbirth Environment in a Hospital? ...

October 8, 2019

If you're like more than 90 percent of women who've decided on a hospital birth and thought you'd be giving up a natural childbirth environment...

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Second to none: Best hospital to have a baby in...

September 5, 2019

Read Suzanne Taylor's story of the birth of her second child at Medical City Arlington's Women's Hospital.

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Becoming a Mom of 3: My Birth Story with Medical...

July 31, 2019

I've always wanted to be a mom. This feeling of wanting to be a mother has literally gotten me through some of the biggest hurdles I've had to...

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10 Ways to Destress Your Birthing Day

July 30, 2019

My youngest daughter's birthday was recently and, frankly, I've been missing that whole baby thing something awful. But you know what I don't...

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Choosing The Right Hospital

July 29, 2019

Choosing the right hospital can be a stressful thing to do but for those of you in the DFW area I want to share why we chose Medical City for...

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My Childbirth Experience (Remembering The First...

July 28, 2019

In 2016, I become a mom. It was the most amazing, scary, yet fulfilling day in my entire life. It was such a new experience. It is for that reason...

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Pregnancy Hormones: How to Lose Weight After Baby

July 24, 2019

Pregnancy can wreak havoc on your body. Dara learned how to balance her hormones and lose baby weight through nutrition!

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Pregnancy hormones: How to know if they're out...

July 24, 2019

Pregnancy hormones wreaked havoc on Dara's body, so she made a career out of learning to balance them.

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A Baby in the NICU: What Parents-to-Be Want to...

May 31, 2019

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be intimidating. Our expert neonatologist answers some of the most common questions about this lifesaving...

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Having a Baby: How to Find a Hospital That Supports...

May 14, 2019

You shouldn't have to compromise on your birth plan, even if it includes some non-traditional requests. Find a hospital that supports your choices...

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Diary of a First-Time Mom: Moving From Loss to...

March 25, 2019

Emily thought that she may never be able to get pregnant due to endometriosis scarring. While infertility didn't prove to be an issue, there ...

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Bladder Problems After Baby? Here's What to Know...

March 8, 2019

Not everything about having a baby is wonderful. We're talking about you, postpartum urinary incontinence.

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Best Place to Have a Baby in Collin County

March 4, 2019

First-time mom Jamie Staats talks about her experience at Medical City Plano, voted "Best Place to Have a Baby" in Collin County.

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New Mom's Smoothie

February 27, 2019

New Mom's Smoothie to Enhance Lactation

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Pregnancy Brain: Is It Real and Will it Last?

January 11, 2019

Research confirms what moms already know: pregnancy brain is real. So what's up with that?

tags: pregnancy brain , pregnancy hormones

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How a Family Safely Delivered Their At-Risk Triplets

December 12, 2018

The Sharps chose a hospital with a Level III NICU to deliver their triplet boys after a diagnosis of vasa previa.

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Diary of a First-Time Mom: How to Choose a Pediatrician

November 20, 2018

First-time mom Susan shares what she learned about choosing the right pediatrician for her family.

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How to Protect Baby's Skin in Winter

November 7, 2018

Winter weather can be harsh on baby's delicate skin. Here's how to keep your baby's birthday suit cozy and comfortable all season long.

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Baby care 101: How to care for a newborn baby

October 25, 2018

Caring for your baby begins before birth. Our experts have 7 tips to help you ease through your newborn's first days.

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How to Choose the Best Hospital to Have a Baby

September 21, 2018

Find the best hospital to have your baby with our 6 top tips. Hint: It's all about clinical excellence and choices.

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What Pregnant Women Need to Know About Preeclampsia

September 4, 2018

Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition that affects 4% of all pregnancies in the U.S., including Beyoncé when she had her twins.

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How to Baby Proof Like a Boss

August 21, 2018

Babies should come bubble wrapped — but they don't! Find out how to baby proof your home from the most common childhood injuries.

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What is the New 4th Trimester of Pregnancy?

July 13, 2018

As if three trimesters of pregnancy aren't enough, experts have recently added a fourth to help women prepare for the weeks after childbirth.

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Save Your Sanity, Money and Reduce Summer Stress

June 20, 2018

Most of us have pretty crazy day-to-day lives just trying to manage our own schedules. Add kids and their summer schedules to the mix and you...

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Transparent Parenting: What It's Like in the Social...

June 8, 2018

Good heavens, another parenting phrase. I am not even sure if this is a thing yet, but in the hazy cloud of social media, if it isn't yet, it...

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Important Things Pregnant Women Want to Know

May 3, 2018

There's one thing pregnant women all have in common: lots and lots of questions!

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Epidurals: Are They Safe and Should Moms-to-Be...

April 17, 2018

Epidurals are the most commonly requested form of pregnancy pain relief, given to more than 50% of women during labor and delivery.

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What Moms-to-Be Need to Know About Working During...

April 3, 2018

If you're one of the many women who will continue working during pregnancy, we've got tips to make the ongoing demands of work and home life ...

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Five Ways to Socialize Your Little Ones for Free

March 15, 2018

Playdates don't have to break the bank. Just get your kids out of the house and around other kids and people.

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Diary of a First-Time Mom-to-Be: Delivery Day

March 1, 2018

Having a baby reminds me of getting married. Everyone is anticipating this big event that you've been preparing for months. Unlike a wedding,...

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What to Know About Pregnancy and the Flu Shot.

February 16, 2018

Pregnancy is a time of joy and wonder, but parents-to-be can also have lots of questions and concerns.

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Diary of a First-Time Mom-to-Be: Baby Names

February 1, 2018

Yes, my husband and I have chosen to keep our daughter's name a secret until she arrives. And by secret, I mean our families don't even know.

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Stages of Labor: How to Know When True Labor Starts

January 17, 2018

One of the most frequently asked questions by pregnant women, especially first-time moms-to-be is: How will I know when labor begins?

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Answers to the Most Googled Questions About Pregnancy

January 2, 2018

If you have questions about pregnancy tests, early pregnancy symptoms, due dates or what to expect at your first prenatal visit, our experts ...

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Diary of a First-Time Mom-to-Be: Getting Ready...

December 8, 2017

Ah, the eternal question friends and strangers alike ask first-time moms: Are you ready for the baby?

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25 Years Old, 24 Weeks Pregnant: What Millennial...

November 20, 2017

First-time mom-to-be Rachel Lewis, a 25-year-old teacher from Richardson, was home alone watching "Friends" on Netflix on the night of Friday...

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Diary of a First-Time Mom to Be: Gender Reveal

October 18, 2017

I had pictured many times in my life how I might find out the gender of my child. A phone call? At an appointment?

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Because Fall is the Best Time of All

October 17, 2017

Halloween is almost here ... are you ready? If not, read this family-friendly guide to healthy treats, costume cheats and haunted streets!

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Morning Sickness: Why it's a Good Thing (And How...

October 4, 2017

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Five Common Childhood Speech Concerns

September 19, 2017

In my ten short years of professional experience as an speech language pathologist, I have noticed a trend in some of the concerns that parents...

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The Year of NO: How to Have More Quality Family...

September 5, 2017

If you choose fewer things you can really go deep, focus and make an impact. If your energy is going in all directions, it makes no impact in...

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Infant Instruction Manual: How to Swaddle a Baby...

August 21, 2017

Newborn babies don't come with an instruction manual. But don't worry, we've got your back. Watch our step-by-step video guides and you'll be...

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Diary of a First-Time Mom-to-Be

August 7, 2017

The first trimester of pregnancy is a funny thing. You're elated that your body was able to conceive this wonderful miracle, yet terrified something...

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12 Tips to Get Ready for Back to School

July 28, 2017

The dog days of summer are flying by and the task of having to rise with the sun, look remotely human and pay attention in school all day will...

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Tips on Creating a Low-Tech Childhood

July 18, 2017

Most of us in the thick of child-rearing years had the great fortune of growing up with a childhood that didn't involve TVs in every room, watching...

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How to Save Your Baby's Life with Infant CPR

July 6, 2017

Becoming a parent is both exhilarating and terrifying. You've probably imagined everything that could possible go wrong and if you have, you're...

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How to Manage Gestational Diabetes for a Healthy...

June 6, 2017

Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be overwhelming, frustrating and scary, but GDM can be controlled with diet most...

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How to Get Your Body (Mostly) Back After Baby

May 23, 2017

It's human nature. You get pregnant, and somewhere deep inside, hiding in the background of your mind, you wonder if you will ever physically...

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How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their (Ugly and Purple)...

May 8, 2017

Talking with your children about the foods they're eating and the nutrients in their dinner is a fun conversation to have as a family around...

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How to Create a Safe Sleeping Environment for ...

April 24, 2017

Part of the excitement of finding out that you're pregnant and planning for your baby's arrival is outfitting the nursery. It's like a free pass...

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Mumps are Back: What You Need to Know about Vaccines

April 18, 2017

If your children haven't received the mumps vaccination, you should know that according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the...

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How to Find the Right Child Care for Your Children

April 10, 2017

There may come a time when you need child care, and it can be tough finding the perfect fit for your family! There are tons of options and I ...

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What You Need to Know about the Zika Virus and...

March 13, 2017

Since last July, Zika virus cases in Texas have increased from 53 to 317. The CDC just released a study showing that pregnant women infected ...

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How to Be Sure Your Baby's Medications Are Safe

March 6, 2017

Parenting can be nerve-wracking without having to wonder if the brand-name medicine you bought for your children at the grocery/drug/big box ...

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Storytime: More than "Just Reading"

February 20, 2017

Believe it or not, there are a ton of things you can do with your baby/toddler/preschooler to get her ready to read.

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How to Make Your Middle Child Feel Special

February 8, 2017

When our middle child Hawkins rolled in, I thought this birth order stuff wouldn't matter. It was junk science. Boy was I wrong.

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How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Baby

January 25, 2017

Whether you're pregnant or just thinking about it, you may have already picked out your baby's name. Or, you may have absolutely no idea what...

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This is What Happens When Kids Have Access to ...

January 18, 2017

What do you do when your 6-year-old innocently uses this AI technology to make a nearly $200 purchase with your credit card and the items arrive...

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Having Twins (or More)? Be Prepared for the Unexpected

January 5, 2017

Babies, even before they are born, have a mind of their own. Add multiples to the equation and you magnify the "anything can happen" quotient...

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Festive Ways to Get Your Family in the Holiday...

December 6, 2016

There are lots of ways to get out of the house, get into the holiday spirit and have fun without breaking the bank. Here is just a sampling of...

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Potty Training 101

November 15, 2016

Whether this is your first baby or your second or third, one thing is certain: potty training is not for the faint of heart.

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How to Prevent and Remove Head Lice from Little...

November 1, 2016

Head lice. Just saying the words or even thinking about them makes my head itch! Once your kids are in school, the battle with lice will probably...

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How to Sleep Like a Baby While You're Pregnant

October 17, 2016

If your bundle of joy is already keeping you up at night, we've got some helpful tips that might have you sleeping like a baby in no time.

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Too sick for day care? How to know when kids should...

September 30, 2016

It's a typical weekday morning. You're dressed for work, you've made lunches, grabbed your keys, forgotten your phone and gone back for it, loaded...

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Budgeting for Baby

September 7, 2016

Let's face it, babies are the BEST! But your little bundle of joy could be a drain on the pocketbook if you're not careful.

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Vegetarian and Breastfeeding? What You Need to...

August 16, 2016

The subject of B-12 never came up when I was pregnant and nursing my daughter. My doctor's concern was how much protein I was eating and whether...

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Post-Baby Workouts: Let's Get Started!

July 14, 2016

Ready to start losing your pregnancy weight? Take it from a mom who's been there twice: The key is to not only find the time to exercise, but...

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Raising Readers: A Mom and Former Teacher Shares...

July 6, 2016

Raising kids who like to read has always been important to me. I didn't care if they were bookworms with their noses constantly tucked into a...

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Congrats, it's a Virus! Know How to Survive Common...

June 20, 2016

No matter how cautious you are, childhood illnesses and issues just happen. Be mentally prepared at least for this emotional ride we call parenthood

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OB-GYN Talks About Infertility and 3 Ways to Increase...

June 7, 2016

Are infertility issues leaving you confused and unsure of where to turn for sound advice? Then you've come to the right place!

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Toddler Taming - Tips from a Mom Who's Been Through...

June 1, 2016

Sometimes just getting out of the house with clothes on the both of you can turn your sweet, tame toddler into a screaming, drooling monster....

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Fun and Free Things to do With Baby in North Texas...

May 16, 2016

There are plenty of places beyond your living room where you and your little one are welcome during the summertime. Here are some fun and free...

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Pregnancy 411

May 3, 2016

Whether you're a first-time mom-to-be or a seasoned mom with a few pregnancies and deliveries under your belt, when you're pregnant, we know ...

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Are You Pregnant or in a Sci-Fi Movie? Know Why...

April 12, 2016

We all know the female body undergoes a remarkable transformation as it prepares for childbirth. Symptoms such as morning sickness, swollen ankles...

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How to Build a Birthing Playlist that Will Rock...

March 28, 2016

Rocking out during drive time is one thing, but can music really help ease the daunting task of labor and delivery? You've probably already guessed...

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Tips from a Mom Who Survived a Second Baby

March 21, 2016

It's a pretty universally accepted opinion that the jump (blindfolded, with a cement block around your feet, into a rushing river) from one to...

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Modern Families: Babies Delivered in Surprising...

March 10, 2016

We live in a world where grandmothers are giving birth to their own granddaughters. It's not the latest episode of your favorite soap opera &mdash...

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Turn Mommy Guilts into Mommy Mantras

March 2, 2016

If you suffer from mommy guilt, that's a pretty good sign you are a caring parent because you are even worried in the first place. I'm big into...

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Infertility Myths: Will One More Latte Make a ...

February 10, 2016

Planning to add a new family member should be an enjoyable and rather straightforward endeavor. You simply stop whatever form of birth control...

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I'm Pregnant! How Do I Tell the World?

February 8, 2016

Gone are the days of...well, just about everything, as the emergence of social media has been a complete game changer for sharing life milestones...

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How to Choose the Right Hospital

February 4, 2016

Think you're ready to get pregnant? Amid all the fun stuff like researching baby names and searching the web for baby decor, you may have forgotten...

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How a Baby Changes Things (In 10 Ways You Might...

February 1, 2016

We all know that pregnancy and a baby changes things — good, bad or indifferent. The more common things you might hear about are the more...

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Booking a Babymoon? 8 Things Pregnant Women Need...

January 27, 2016

News of the Zika virus and its potential hazards is sweeping the globe, causing concern and speculation among pregnant women or those trying ...

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Choose Your Own Childbirth Experience

January 25, 2016

When my husband and I decided to plan for baby No. 2, I found myself preparing in an entirely different way. I felt like I was a pro at the whole...

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Packing Tips for the Hospital - Do's, Don'ts, ...

January 19, 2016

If you are anything like me (which means that you are extremely type A, a perfectionist AND an over-worrier), I started thinking about what to...

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What Should You Do When Eating for Two?

January 12, 2016

Congratulations! You're pregnant and suddenly everything you knew about your favorite foods, exercise, beauty products and spa treatments is ...

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Snot Suckers and Other Sick Baby Must-Haves

December 22, 2015

I have learned from experience (four ear infections, a stomach bug and RSV resulting in at least five trips to the emergency room and two hospital...

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Be Prepared for the Unexpected When You're Expecting

December 16, 2015

When my "routine" fourth C-section turned into every parent's nightmare, the NICU was the best place to be.

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Babies on a Plane: Diaper Bag Do's and Don'ts

December 3, 2015

The key to a well-packed diaper bag is to only bring what you might need in the airport and on the plane, including any disasters such as delayed/cancelled...

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Hotel Suite or Hospital? Having my Baby at Medical...

October 27, 2015

There is a misguided notion that after giving birth, a woman wants to leave the hospital as soon as possible and return home. The suites at Medical...

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Feed the Belly: Pregnancy Weight Gain

October 15, 2015

If you're pregnant and wondering how much weight to gain, the best thing to do is talk with your doctor who can share healthy parameters. For...

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