Lifestyle. Daily Living and Work

Household Cleaning Products and Pregnancy

There are so many cleaning products out there, it is difficult to make a specific statement about them or on their pregnancy impact. ... read more »

New Year’s Fertility Resolutions: Leave Behind Bad Vices

It is common knowledge that drinking alcoholic beverages or those that are high in caffeine, smoking, and taking herbal remedies are frowned upon while pregnant or nursing. These substances can have a negative impact on your baby's growth and development. ... read more »

Summer Pregnancy Survival: Be a Cool Hot Mama-To-Be

Staying indoors and positioning yourself in the path of your air conditioner is one option for surviving an August heat wave, but smart clothing choices can also help you enjoy the summer months. ... read more »

5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Partner

If you want to move beyond the same old, same old Valentine's Day gifts this year, it pays to be creative in your approach to give your husband a memorable gift that will touch his heart. ... read more »

Amazing Free Gifts for Your Partner, Spouse, or Father

When it comes to celebrating Father's Day, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to make him happy. ... read more »

Mothers and Fathers Just Not In Sync With “Home” Time

If men and women now work the same number of hours, isn't it safe to expect they spend the same number of hours at home? ... read more »

Tried-and-True Ways to Show Her Your Love on Valentine’s Day

Denny Ceizyk has experienced infertility from the male perspective and he shares his perspective in an endearing blog called Almost a Father. ... read more »

4 Types of Insurance You Need to Have Before Pregnancy

If you're currently planning for a new baby, insurance is likely the last thing you have on your mind. However, it's usually a good idea for you to brush up on your insurance policies between medical checkups, birthing classes, and shopping for new baby supplies. ... read more »

Summer Safety Tips for New Parents

Here is a list of things new parents can do to ensure that their baby is safe and healthy while enjoying the warmer months. ... read more »

Celebrate National Grandparents Day!

September 13 is National Grandparents Day in the US, a day set aside for honoring, enjoying, and strengthening the familial bond between grandparents and the younger generations. ... read more »

When to Return to Work After Giving Birth

Many women fight with the idea of when to work after giving birth. They’ve spent the majority of the last 40 weeks thinking about the baby, preparing for baby, and eventually leaving work to give birth and recover from delivery. ... read more »

9 Ways to Maintain Your Fertility Diet on Thanksgiving

TTC? It's an important time to maintain your healthy fertility eating plan. ... read more »

Ease Holiday Stress During Pregnancy

Minimizing stress is important to your baby's health and your own. ... read more »

Pregnancy and Halloween: Fun Costume Ideas

Being pregnant at Halloween can be a lot of fun. There are so many costumes available for today's mother-to-be that were not available just a few years ago. Yesterday's maternity costumes were like oversized trash bags that hid your precious baby bump. ... read more »

Breast Examination by Your Doctor

A breast examination by the doctor includes a visual exam as well as physical palpation of the breasts. ... read more »

Sauna While TTC

Can my husband use a sauna while we try to conceive (TTC)? ... read more »

Safety Tips For 4th of July Fireworks

The 4th of July is a time of fireworks, family fun, and cookouts. When you’re pregnant or you have a small child, you need to follow some safety precautions. ... read more »

How Weather Affects Fertility and Pregnancy

Believe it or not but the weather can affect fertility and pregnancy. In men and women. ... read more »

Parenting Styles: Attachment Parenting

This parenting style, unlike most others, involves a movement backed by an international organization supporting parents who choose to practice attachment parenting. ... read more »

Jennifer Jason Leigh to be a ‘Single White Female’ Again

After just five years of marriage, Jennifer Jason Leigh and husband Noah Baumbach are calling it quits. ... read more »

Eva Longoria to be a Free Agent

The hottest news in Hollywood right now is the divorce papers filed by Eva Longoria. According to reports, Tony Parker cheated on Eva Longoria. ... read more »

Passover and Your Child

Matzoh? Absolutely. Maror? Fughettaboutit! Charoses? The bitter herb? Let's find out. ... read more »

Dogs Dining on Diapers Can Be Disastrous

One Colorado family recently discovered their dog’s taste for baby diapers but by the time they discovered this new doggie delicacy, it was too late. ... read more »

Keeping Your Family Happy and Healthy

Busy schedules, stress, money woes, technology, illness, and disease. There are so many factors in life that take a toll on a family’s ability to be happy and healthy. If you want your loved ones to lead a long and fulfilling life, it is imperative for you to find ways to improve your well-being. ... read more »

Mother’s Day for Women Trying to Conceive

Mother's Day is supposed to be a happy celebration of life and dedication. For women who have been trying to conceive, however, the day can feel more like a smack in the face than a celebration. ... read more »

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day When Pregnant

To celebrate or not to celebrate Mother's Day when pregnant, that is the question. Expecting your first child mean you are on the way tomotherhood and that's what Mother's Day is all about. ... read more »

Mother’s Day During Infertility and Loss

For women suffering from infertility, Mother’s Day can be a distressing and/or heartbreaking holiday. ... read more »

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts You Never Imagined She Would Love

Spa days, weekend getaways and lunch dates with other moms are allgifts mom will love on Mother's Day, but are those the same gifts youconsidered last year? Mothers are as unique as the stars and theydeserve more than the proverbial tie every year. ... read more »

How to Financially Prepare for a Baby

A family's financial landscape is dramatically altered when a baby arrives. ... read more »

Kids: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cool Crafts

Helping your children create a unique craft for Mother's Day each yearcan grow difficult over time. Rest assured, there are tons of Mother'sDay crafts out there that take just a few minutes to complete, though theimpact will last a lifetime. ... read more »

Give Mom a Bouquet With Meaning on Mother’s Day

Many of the flowers available at your local florist have meaning - you simply have to choose the flowers that say what you have been meaning to say to mom for years. ... read more »

Saving for Your Child's College Education

The first step towards saving for your child's future education isdeciding to do it. No matter when you begin, remember to think longterm. ... read more »

Many Parents Not Savvy to Kids' Sun Safety

Protection from the full force of the sun today can save a child from wrinkles in middle age, cataracts, and skin cancer, a form of cancer that is on the rise in children 19 and younger. ... read more »

High and low body weight (BMI) affect miscarriage

Both high and low BMI increase the risk of miscarriage after IVF/ICSI and FET. ... read more »

Fireworks: Festive, Fascinating, and For Use With Caution

Whether the fireworks display you watch this 4th of July is public or private, it is extremely important to remember fireworks are not toys, they are explosives. ... read more »

Baby Gender and Exposure to Flame Retardants

Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), a brominated flame retardant, was accidently mixed into animal feed in Michigan (1973-1974) resulting in human exposure through consumption of contaminated meat, milk ... read more »

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Mom-To-Be

Pregnancy is of course a magical time, but it can also be an achy and painful time due to hormonal fluctuations. What better reason to pamper your wife this Valentine's Day? ... read more »

Is Valentine’s Day Chocolate Good For Your Baby?

Valentine's Day is the holiday of chocolate and according to two studies, chocolate may be more than a tasty sweet treat, for pregnant women. ... read more »

Impact Of Obesity On Fertility And Pregnancy

Obesity increases pregnancy complications. The prevalence of obesity is currently rising in developed countries, making pregravid overweight one of the most common high-risk obstetric situations. ... read more »

How to Deal with Your Mother-in-Law

If you're lucky, your mother-in-law will be very helpful when you are pregnant. Yet some MILs can test your boundaries and your patience. Here's how to deal with your mother-in-law! ... read more »

How to Reduce Stress at Work While Pregnant

Stress is part of work and home life. There is no way to avoid stress altogether, but there are ways of minimizing stress and the effect of stress on pregnancy, especially in a work setting. ... read more »

How Female Entrepreneurs Manage Business and Baby

Pregnancy affects every aspect of a woman's life, including her job. When the expectant mother is also the boss, pregnancy can impact her performance, her clientele, and her bottom line. ... read more »

Pediatrician Offers 7 Tips for Traveling with Baby

Traveling with a baby can be tricky so Dr. Pia Fenimore recently offered her 7 favorite tips for traveling with a baby and responds to “ask the expert” questions from the local newspaper. ... read more »

Getting Your Holiday Shopping Done While Pregnant

Don't wait until the last minute. ... read more »

How to Enjoy Your Pregnancy During the Holidays

You can have an enjoyable holiday season while pregnant. ... read more »

How to Trim the Holiday Tree While Pregnant

Take a new approach to holiday tree trimming with these tips! ... read more »

10 Ways to Show Your Partner You Are Thankful

Here are some tips to show gratitude on Thanksgiving! ... read more »

How to Celebrate the Dads in Your Life

Celebrate your father, your husband, grandfathers and even the fathers of friends — Father's Day is all about giving Dad that feeling of appreciation that he deserves. ... read more »

4th of July Beach Safety for Pregnant Women and New Moms

You may think having a new baby or being pregnant will put a hiccup in your beach vacation, but it doesn't have to. ... read more »

Sit-ups and Abdominal Crunches During Pregnancy

Sit-ups and crunches are usually safe early in pregnancy but later on you should not stay too long on your back. ... read more »

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