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Common Side Effects of Breastfeeding

As if breastfeeding wasn't difficult enough, a variety of issues can develop as a result. Here’s a look at some of the more common problems that may present as both mom and baby learn how to breastfeed.

Pregnant Over 35: How to Exercise the Right Way

When you're pregnant and 35 or over, maintaining a regular exercise routine can be an excellent way to make your pregnancy healthier and easier. Here's a look at how low impact pregnant exercises can offer benefits while allowing you to avoid risks.

Safety Lifting Other Children While Pregnant

While women are often told to avoiding lifting during pregnancy, some things just can’t be avoided -- like when you already have a small child or two. Here’s a look at the best ways to pick up your children (and other reasonably weighted items) safely while you’re pregnant.

Understanding High-Risk Pregnancy

High-risk pregnancies are those in which the mother has additional complications that may, in some way, impact the pregnancy or health of the mother or baby. Here’s a look at understanding what makes a pregnancy high-risk.

Organizing Your Day

One of the challenges faced by stay at home moms of 1 years old is designing a schedule that works for her, the baby, and the rest of the family.

Daily Activities

Staying home all day with a new baby can quickly lead to cabin fever or increase post-partum depression. Keeping busy with activities for you and your child can help.

The Process of Labor and Delivery

A woman holds her newborn baby on her chest as she lies in a hospital bed.

Labor can take over a day, and delivery can be hours of intense, excruciating pushing -- not the five minutes you’re expecting from sitcoms or other staged birthing videos. Here’s a look at the general labor process.

Choosing a C-Section After Age 35

There are reasons why considering a C-section if you are a first time mother over the age of 35 can be beneficial. Even if you are in prime physical condition, the chances of having a complication free delivery can increase by opting for a cesarean.

Miscarriage Risk After Age 35

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If you’ve been waiting your whole life or simply found yourself ready to have children later than normal, an important thing to do is get educated about the risks. Here’s a look at the risks of miscarriage in older women.

Helping Your Baby Sit

When your child is between four and six months old, you should be able to help your child into a sitting position. This process can be somewhat confusing. You may even be worried when your child is unable to sit on her own by the time she is six months old.

Motor Skills Development 9-12 Months

We all watch in wonderment as children grow. Each stage of development is a delight, and no matter what a baby does at any given stage, it is normal for that child. Some babies will develop faster than others, and some slower.