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Our Favorite Pregnancy Movies

You don’t have to be pregnant to enjoy these classic flicks. But if you are, you’ll probably love ‘em even more. These movies made us laugh and cry, whether we…

New Baby Checklist: Everything You Need Before You Bring Your Baby Home

The arrival of a new baby is an exciting, life-changing experience. The road ahead is sure to be one with many twists and turns, and to get ready for the…

Pregnant During the Pandemic? Tips to Care for Your Mental and Emotional Health

It is quite natural to worry a bit during pregnancy; there are so many wild cards involved in the process. But with the current pandemic, anxieties are shooting off the…

Pregnant During the Pandemic? Practical Tips to Help You Through

What timing, right? Whether you tried for months or just got lucky, there is no way you could have foreseen a global pandemic cropping up in the middle of your…

How These 10 Celebrities Got Their Names

What’s in a name? Well, a whole lot, actually — especially for celebrities. Sometimes there’s a great story or secret meaning behind a name we’ve all come to know so…

How to Shop for a Stroller

When shopping for a stroller, try to visit a location where models are on display and road test them in the store. Take into account the age and developmental abilities…

Weird Pregnancy Cravings, Revealed

Pickles and ice cream might be the fare that moms-to-be stereotypically dream about. In reality? That’s just the tip of the iceberg. We asked some of our moms to share…

How I Told My Husband, “I’m Pregnant!”

A little more than two weeks after my daughter’s second birthday my gynecologist confirmed my suspicions that I was pregnant with my second child. Elated, I wanted to think of a…

6 Things to Do Before Baby Arrives

That undeniable urge to clean, organize and make everything perfect for baby’s arrival isn’t all in your head. A September 2013 study in the journal Evolution & Human Behavior indicates…

5 Healthy Pregnancy Tips

With the barrage of conflicting information about what to do—and what not to do —when you’re expecting, moms-to-be are more confused than ever. Many just throw up their hands and…