All About "babies" and "motherhood"

Nine Before-the-Baby Musts for Moms-to-Be

Once baby arrives, there will be a flurry of activity surrounding your newborn. Not only that, if you choose to stay at home with baby, "me time" will be reduced dramatically!

Toddlers and the Need for Play

Don't forget one simple but important pleasure with your kids: Playing! Take a breather here and there to monitor your child's playtime, and make sure there's plenty of unscheduled time for them to just be a "kid."

Organizing the All-Important Diaper Bag

Take the time to organize the perfect diaper bag and have everything you need at your fingertips for any outing with your baby.

Mommy Calls: Top 10 Newborn Questions Parents Ask Their Pediatrician

This article answers the top 10 questions from new parents.

Protect Yourself During Pregnancy from Harmful Environmental Agents

Video: Do Breastfeeding Ads Cross the Line?

Ads advocating breastfeeding never made it to print, and spark controversy.

Setting Your Child Up for Success

New Expectations: From Partner To Father

Have you ever wondered what an expectant dad usually hears from his male friends? "Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for the next six months." If I were about to become a father, probably a little unsure about my new role, this advice would not be particularly comforting. Why do women persist in thinking that once the baby is born, they will just walk off into the sunset? And why don't childbirth educators discuss the importance of "expectations management" and good communications? Sylvia Brown, author of The Post-Pregnancy Handbook, explains.

Breastfeeding Guide

Many mothers choose to breastfeed their infants for the nutritional benefits breast milk offers, as well as for the opportunity this activity brings for moms to bond with their babies throughout each and every day.

Eight Easy Steps for Planning a Safe and Healthy Pregnancy

When it comes to pregnancy, it seems everyone is an expert.