Having a baby is something you can plan all day and night, but unless you go in for a scheduled c-section, or are induced, you never know when you are going to have that baby. So, to be safe, be sure to pack a hospital bag that can be quickly grabbed so that you have everything … [Read more...] about When It’s Time to Deliver: Hospital Bag Checklist
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Being Aware of Health Issues Your Teen Faces
Being aware of health issues your teen faces today is just one of the many challenges of being a parent. Parents of teens should all be awarded metals for reaching the end of the adolescent years without seriously injuring their child. With emotional ups and downs, body … [Read more...] about Being Aware of Health Issues Your Teen Faces
Pregnancy Tips: Breaking the News to Family and Friends
Telling your family that you are pregnant can be exciting and nerve racking. Many people want to share their good news in a creative, or fun way to help set the mood for the baby announcement. Here are a few ideas or tips on how to break the news to your family that you are … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Tips: Breaking the News to Family and Friends
10 Awesome Things About Being Pregnant [Infographic]
Pregnancy sure isn't a simple phase of your life, but it really is an exciting one and the rewards are enormous for you as well as your family. Everybody close to you, especially your husband starts to take really good care of you, doing every little thing which makes you feel … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome Things About Being Pregnant [Infographic]
Fighting The Mommy Blues: A Primer For Postpartum Depression
When postpartum depression lasts, and worsens, it is called postpartum psychosis. If your postpartum depression lasts and gets worse, you need to get immediate medical attention. Depending up the severity of your postpartum psychosis, it might need a brief hospitalization. In … [Read more...] about Fighting The Mommy Blues: A Primer For Postpartum Depression
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to