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Prepping Your Dog for Baby
Roughly two-thirds of American families own at least one dog. Add baby to the mix and oftentimes the family dog drops quickly on the priority list or is removed from the household altogether. Before your baby arrives, prepare your dog for t...
Sep 15, 2011
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Is It True Labor … or False?
Your due date is near; your hospital bags are packed and ready. The contractions have begun, and at times, they take your breath away. While still bearable, they’re coming a lot more often and lasting much longer than before. Anxiety and ex...
Sep 15, 2011
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The Fatigue Factor
During both my pregnancies, there were many times when I had trouble getting out of bed in the morning and found it even tougher to keep my eyes open for the entire day.
Sep 15, 2006
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Expectant Mom's Hospital Guide
Choosing the best hospital or birthing center for the arrival of your baby is an important decision. You will find the Best Hospitals and Birthing Centers in Kansas City with our online guide, complete with maps, detailed descriptions, phot...
May 2, 2012
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The Name Game
Before becoming a mom, I was secretly on the lookout for names that would be fitting of my firstborn child. I never realized how difficult it would be!
Dec 15, 2007
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10 Creative Ways to Discover the Perfect Baby Name
What are you going to name the baby? Hearing a new baby is on the way seems to instantly trigger a whirlwind of interest in the baby’s name. Expectant parents quickly discover that everyone has an opinion. We're here to the rescue with 10 t...
Jun 15, 2006
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Bustin' the Baby Gift Blues: Creative Ways to Bless a New Mom
Ever found yourself at the gift registry kiosk pondering what to get for the new mom and baby? Ever walked into a friend’s baby shower wondering if they’ll like what you chose? Ever watched with anxiety as your girlfriend opens a gift from ...
Sep 15, 2006
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Pregnancy Sleep Solutions
What pregnant woman doesn’t enjoy her sleep being interrupted 12 times a night while she goes to the bathroom, sniffles through a stuffy nose and rubs out a few leg cramps? While you may theoretically get eight hours of sleep at night, the ...
Dec 15, 2009
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A Baby Called It – What to Do If You Can’t Agree on a Name
“So how’s Nameless Nephew doing?” I could have said “your new baby” or “your precious son” but the unnamed baby was now a month old. The problem: Daddy liked Joshua. Mommy liked Alexander. Big brother liked Thomas (after Thomas the Tank Eng...
Jun 15, 2011
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Pregnancy A to Z
Most pregnant women - especially first time moms-to-be - have a lot of questions about their own changing bodies and questions about their baby's development in the womb. Here are answers to common Pregnancy Questions from A to Z.
Oct 19, 2009