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Deliverance: 20 Things to Consider when Making Your Birth Plan

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Pregnancy and the whole concept of having a baby is a time of many overwhelming changes. Making a birth plan for labor and delivery is probably one of the tasks on your long list, along with packing your hospital bag and pre-washing the baby’s…
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Carry On: 15 Reasons Pregnant Women Should Enlist the Help of a Doula

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Yes, it's true that women have been giving birth since the beginning of time. But just because we’re built for childbearing does not make it any less painful, stressful, emotional and downright messy when the time comes. Hello, we’re pushing…
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Hot Nomenclature: 20 New Latino Baby Names to Think About Now

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Naming your baby is no easy task. The pressure to find the perfect name can be overwhelming—especially if you have friends or family around who are unafraid to express their opinions of your choices. The good news…
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Is Three a Crowd? 10 Facts About 3-Parent Fertilization to Know Now

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Since 3-parent fertilization is a relatively new procedure in the world of fertility treatments, we thought we’d give you the basics. Three-person in vitro fertilization involves combining eggs from two different women in order to replace…

Baby Bucket List: 15 Things to Improve in Your Life Before Your Newborn Arrives

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You know how on airplanes the safety video says that in case of cabin pressure loss adults should use the oxygen mask before placing it on a child? Parents really need to hear this reminder. The arrival of a baby usually signals the moment…
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10 Reasons Why Folic Acid Needs Every Latina Mom’s Attention

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If you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you’re probably familiar with folic acid benefits already. If not—read this and go out and get some immediately! Folic acid (vitamin B9) helps our bodies regenerate new cells for healthy…
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20 Ways to Make Your Kid’s Life Better Even Before He/She is Born

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All new parents vow to make their child’s life the best possible. It begins with picking just the right crib, the right educational toys, and just the right preschool. In a competitive world, parents fight for every advantage: good schools,…
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15 Ways Your Latina Daughter Can Avoid the Teen Pregnancy Trap

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As any parent knows there is a LOT to worry about when it comes to raising your kids. Everything from sleep training and potty training to dealing with bullies and boyfriends, kids take a lot of work from the second they enter this world.…

10 Ways to De-Gorge Your Breastfeeding Boobs

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You suffered through morning sickness and months of swollen ankles to produce that perfect little person. So, here’s your first lesson of motherhood—your body and your baby won’t be on the same schedule. A few days after giving birth,…