Israel is New IVF Capital
A recent NYTimes article reveals how Israel has become the world’s capital for in vitro fertilization. The Assuta Hospital in Tel Aviv performs over 7,000 procedures a year, and most…
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Healthy Pregnancy Weight
So many American women begin pregnancy with extra weight that some doctors are questioning whether standard pregnancy weight-gain guidelines should be lowered. The guidelines, issued by the Institute of Medicine,…
Continue readingMaternity Look 4 Less: Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump is due any day now (July 14!), but that doesn’t mean you can’t steal her fab maternity style. Ivanka Trump, who is married to Jared Kushner, shows how…
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By Mary Jane Horton Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. -Rachel Carson Parents today have a…
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Now that you’re pregnant, you’re going to be hearing A LOT of terms you’ve never heard before. Use this handy guide to decipher your doctor’s “foreign” language. Thanks to the…
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Delivery Day: What to Pack
Packing for the hospital can be a daunting task, so the earlier you can prepare, the better. This handy list will take the guesswork out of what you need to…
Continue readingMaternity Look 4 Less
Love Selma Blair’s maternity look, below? Grab these great maternity finds to steal her look for less… Sunglasses Price: $5.80 Buy them here Maternity Knit Shrug Price: $9.99 Buy it…
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By Lindsay Goldenberg Gone are the days when the only maternity dress option you had was a Moo-Moo. These days designers are ahead of your curve when it comes to…
Continue readingDelaying Birth by Two Weeks Boosts Baby's Survival
From Time.com A new study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology shows that mortality rates are halved by waiting until at least 39 weeks rather than 37…
Continue readingSecrets for a Smooth Birth
By Stacy Whitman Women love to tell their birth stories-chances are you’ve heard your share of them. And as your due date approaches, you may find yourself wondering (and worrying!)…
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