pregnancy birth and beyond

Choosing a Baby Name: Tips for Choosing Baby Names

Whether you're a traditionalist family, a trendy one, or one whose tastes run classic, this guide will help you choose the perfect baby name.

How to Choose a Baby Name: Tips for Finding the Right Name for Your Baby Choosing a baby name can be harder than it seems. Several names may feel right for different reasons: one may reflect family tradition or sound good with the surname, and another may simply feel warm, clear, and easy to use.

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Bringing Home Baby: Preparing for Bringing Baby Home from Hospital

For first-time parents, the thought of bringing Baby home from hospital can be nerve-wracking. These tips will help you prepare.

Leaving the hospital with your newborn feels surreal. I can still remember how strange it felt when we were discharged after Kimmie’s birth. Were they really letting us take home this tiny little infant? Were they really entrusting this little creature to our care? The fact that we’d just moved a month before Kimmie’s birth

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Your First Trimester: What’s Happening at 10 Weeks

The first trimester is an exciting time, but can also be anxiety-provoking if it's your first pregnancy. Here's what to expect at 10 weeks.

Congrats! You’re pregnant! Whether you’re expecting your first baby or you’re a seasoned pro, the first trimester is an exciting and often overwhelming time. Especially if this is your body’s first rodeo with being pregnant, you may have no idea what to expect. But even if you’re already a parent, each pregnancy is unique. By the time

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