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New C-Section Guidelines: How Will They Affect You?

New guidelines released in July 2010, make room for VBACs as well as vaginal twin deliveries (previously delivered almost exclusively by c-section). Read More

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Percentage of new mothers who breastfeed their babies.

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10 Tips to Boost Your Fertility for Both Sexes

If you’re considering adding a bundle of joy to your family, you may be in for a surprise to find that getting pregnant isn’t necessarily as easy it seems. Still, there are plenty of low-tech ways that you and your partner can increase the odds of becoming parents. Read More

Sex Education vs. Abstinence-Only Education

What You Should Know About Tubal Ligation

The 411 on the Morning-After Pill

Dad Can Get Postpartum Depression Too

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Pregnancy News

Safety groups find no Pampers link to rash cases

Thu, September 2, 2010

Two agencies investigating claims that Procter & Gamble Co's Pampers Dry Max gave children severe diaper rash reported Thursday... Read More

Text messages little help in remembering the Pill

Thu, September 2, 2010

Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk

Thu, September 2, 2010

Soy may ease sleep problems in older women

Thu, September 2, 2010

First-time mothers drive up c-section rate: study

Wed, September 1, 2010

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Pregnancy Videos

Acupuncture May Relieve Depression in Pregnant Women

Pregnant women may want to try acupuncture to relieve symptoms of depression.

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Delaying Cutting the Umbilical Cord Could Be Better for Preemies

Bad Dental Hygiene Could Harm an Unorn Child

Cancer and Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Tip: Get Physical

Physical activity during pregnancy can benefit both you and your baby by decreasing discomfort and fatigue, providing a sense of well-being, and increasing the likelihood of early recovery after delivery. Yoga, walking, and biking are great choices--just be sure to check with your doctor before beginning any type of exercise program.