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Welcome to the best place for expecting parents on the Web. Get answers to all your questions as you get closer to your big day. Read more...

Travel for Two

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Travel can pose challenges for pregnant women, but for those in good health, a few tips can make getting from here to there a little smoother. Here are some tips from an OB! Read more...

Caffeine Calculator

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Do you know how much caffeine you consume in a day? It's good to know, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. Use our caffeine calculator to find out! Read more...

Brooke�s Beauty Team

beauty, health and fitness tips

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a team to whip the beautiful and famous back into shape after pregnancy and delivery � especially hands-on parents like Brooke Shields. Meet them! Read more...

Pregnant Princess

which disney princess are you?

Let's combine the joys of being a princess with the wonders of being an expectant mother. Take this quick, fun quiz to find out which is your "Pregnant Princess." Read more...

Birth Stories

an accidental home birth

�The professionals would probably say that labor officially starts when things become more intense. But now with the benefit of hindsight it is safe to say that the �game was on� about 2 p.m.� Read more...

Pregnancy Glossary

from abdomen to zygote

Pregnancy is a whole new world for expectant parents � a place filled with jargon and medical procedures. Here you will find some common pregnancy and labor terms and their definitions to help you find your way. Read more...

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Prepare a Birth Plan

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