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Whether you're on birth control to avoid getting pregnant, or you've been trying for months to have a little one, we could all benefit from knowing some of the early signs of pregnancy. Missing your period isn't the only signal, so take this little quiz to help read your body's messages. Just to remind you, the ones below are considered possible signs of pregnancy — that means not everyone Read more
It's hard to imagine a time when Heidi Murkoff's What to Expect When You're Expecting wasn't a staple on nightstands of expectant moms. But 28 years ago, when Murkoff was unexpectedly pregnant with her first child, she didn't know where to turn for information about how her baby was growing or what she could eat. Being an information hound, she gobbled up information and turned her research into Read more
The top 100 baby names of 2011 has a big surprise at number two — Circle of Moms Jessica Alba says having babies helped her embrace her sexuality — Celebrity Baby Scoop This 6-year-old's response to his father's homecoming is a miracle — The Stir Check out Monroe and Moroccan Cannon's first birthday photo — Celebrity Baby Blog What your contractions really mean — FitPregnancy Sixteen Read more
It's true: breastfeeding hurts, and it's not mom's fault! — Momformation Ten reasons people may think you're a bad mom — The Stir Charlize Theron says baby Jackson is the coolest kid ever — Celebrity Baby Scoop Vanessa Lachey and Alessandra Ambrosio share some maternity style — Celebrity Baby Blog A ban on BPA was rejected — FitPregnancy How to create a great video of your kids' Read more
On this week's episode of Mad Men, Betty's back — and in an, um, "big" way. Thanks to January Jones's real-life pregnancy, Mrs. Francis has packed on a few pounds after what appears to be more than one afternoon spent on the couch with a box of Bugles. Things take a dramatic turn when Betty's mother-in-law advises a trip to the doctor, and he finds a tumor in her throat. As Betty contemplates Read more
How to pull a fast one on your kids this April Fools' Day — Parenting Is Facebook bad for moms? — The Stir Jennifer Garner is back to doing the school run — Celebrity Baby Scoop Selma Blair doesn't care who sees her breastfeeding — Celebrity Baby Blog Your prenatal diet can prevent birth defects — FitPregnancy Your sexual fantasies may be a sign that you're ovulating — The Bump The Read more
Six of the most hilarious delivery stories you'll ever hear — The Stir Nicole Richie says lil Harlow isn't a Fashion Star fan — Celebrity Baby Scoop See the baby bump of Josh Lucas's blushing bride — Celebrity Baby Blog A day in the life of an inner-city school teacher — Parenting Five ways to prep your body for pregnancy — The Bump Three decisions to make before birth — Read more
We're excited to share this post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Kim Westerman about cleaning tips for busy moms. No one needs to tell you that being a mom is a full-time job. So, if you also work outside the home, how in the world do you keep your house Read more
Our neighbors up north are having more problems down south. In Canada, syphilis and chlamydia rates have risen and some public health experts point to the popularity of online dating as a likely culprit. When you meet someone online, you probably know a good amount about his or her interests, background, and personality before you get in bed thanks to the profile and communication that happens Read more
We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more
