Preparing for a Baby

How to Make Difficult Decisions During Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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Having to make difficult choices while you're in labor may be one of the hardest and most frustrating things you'll have to do. Before consenting to certain procedures during labor, you'll want to know exactly what you are consenting to. Many ... more »

How to Make Informed Decisions During Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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Making an informed decision means that you are fully aware about the risks and benefits of something (such as a procedure or medication) before you consent to it. When you are in labor it is important to know which questions to ask your nurse or ... more »

How to Monitor Fertility

By eHow Parenting Editor

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For many couples, getting pregnant seems to be a daunting task. You have decided that the time is right to have a baby, but achieving pregnancy can sometimes be difficult. Monitoring your fertility can greatly increase your chances of getting ... more »

How to Order Baby Announcements

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Ooh, baby! New arrival announcements run the gamut from charming homemade cards to photo cards to embossed cards complete with pink or blue ribbons. What you choose will depend on your personal style, budget and how much time you have to devote ... more »

How to Order Candy Bar Birth Announcements

By Erin Huffstetler

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Candy bar birth announcements are a fun way to announce the birth of your new bundle of joy. Here's how to go about ordering some:.. more »

How to Organize a Meal Shower for New Parents

By christieo1

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New parents have their hands full with carrying for a new infant and often mom is still recuperating from childbirth. Sometimes thinking about meals and grocery shopping are the last thing that they have time for. Hosting a meal shower for new ... more »

How to Pack a Comfort Items Bag for Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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There are many articles about how to pack your essentials bag for labor (nightgown, slippers and socks), but you also need to think about packing a specific comfort measures bag. This is a separate bag that has strictly comfort measure items in ... more »

How to Pick the Perfect Changing Table

By tori76

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After the crib, most parents turn their attention to picking out a changing table. There are more styles available today than ever before, so it’s easy to select a functional, attractive changing table for your nursery... more »

How to Prepare a Pet for a New Baby

By eHow Parenting Editor

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You're having a baby, but you already have a favorite pet. Get your pet used to a baby with a few simple ideas. Start preparing your pet months ahead of time to assure he will be ready to share his home with a new baby... more »

How to Prepare a Toddler for a Newborn Sibling

By eHow Parenting Editor

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What toddler doesn't like a present? Get your toddler ready for the new addition to your family by teaching him about babies and making him feel comfortable. Focus on what the baby will look like and what she will do--eat and sleep. Keep your ... more »

How to Prepare the Skin for Pregnancy

By Nona-Michael Jackson

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Pregnancy treatment keeps the skin's elasticity at its firmness. Although it is recommended that treatment should not begin until the third month, there are creams and lotions to indulge in from the start to end of pregnancy. Ask your therapist ... more »

How to Purchase a Baby Moses Basket

By tori76

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You’ve got a crib, a play yard, a car seat, a bouncer and a swing. Do you really need a Baby Moses Basket? For many new parents, the answer is yes. A Baby Moses Basket is the perfect way to keep your baby by your side anywhere in the house. It’s ... more »

How to Push in Second Stage Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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Most women get really excited when it's finally time to push. It means the time is close to seeing that beautiful baby. But, how do you know it's time? It is common for many women to experience a lull in contractions as soon as they are ... more »

How to Put Together a Nursery on a Tight Budget

By Storms

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So you see two little pink lines on the pregnancy test and you're trying to figure out how to afford all those things you feel you will need. With a little bit of creativity and time, you can get the things you need without breaking the bank... more »

How to recognize early pregnancy symptoms

By Natalie Hernandez

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The signs that you are expecting a baby vary from one mom to be to the next. In the movies you always see that morning sickness is the first sign, but in real life that is not the case all the time. I had three babies and every time I became ... more »

How to Recover from a Surprise Pregnancy

By thembeka

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Finding out you are pregnant is an emotional moment whether you are trying to get pregnant or not. You must suddenly begin to look ahead to a different life, including a great deal of responsibility. Recovering from a surprise pregnancy can be ... more »

How to Register for a Baby Shower

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Getting ready for a new baby can be an exciting time. You have nine months to set the nursery up just so and get everything in order. Luckily, if you plan on having a baby shower, you will probably receive most of your supplies as gifts. The ... more »

How to Select a Playpen

By eHow Parenting Editor

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A playpen provides a safe place for baby to hang out while Mom and Dad are busy. Depending on the model, it can also double as a travel bed, bassinet, changing table or outdoor activity center. Here's the information you need to select the best ... more »

How to Send a Birth Announcement Via Email

By michellemathews

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There are few events in life more exciting than the birth of a baby. While most new parents opt to send out a formal invitation a few weeks after the birth, it’s becoming more common to send a birth announcement via email within moments of coming ... more »

How to separate myths from facts about conceiving a baby boy

By Natalie Hernandez

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There are many myths out there about being able to determine the sex of your baby. If you are desperate for a baby boy and are trying to separate fact from fiction,then here are a few things to keep in mind...... more »

How to Simulate Labor Using Ice Immersion

By Heidi Gonzales

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Labor feels nothing like putting a part of your body in ice. Although the ice is cold and uncomfortable, you can quit at any time. Labor is something that will not stop until the job is done, meaning your baby is born. The ice immersion ... more »

How to Start a Birthday Journal Tradition for Your Children

By christieo1

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Starting a birthday journal with your children is an excellent way to share your thoughts and feelings with them as they get older. It is an easy way to create a keepsake for them that they will cherish forever. Read on to learn how to start a ... more »

How to Survive Twin Pregnancy Bedrest

By GreenMomma

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Chances are when you heard the news you were having twins, immediately following the suprise was the thought of the dreaded bedrest. Here are some hints on making bedrest a little more entertaining and less dreadful... more »

How to Tell a Partner About a Pregnancy

By Jody Morse

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Pregnancy can be a very exciting time. Although you may want to tell everyone that you know about your pregnancy, it is important to make sure that you first tell your partner. It would be very bad for him to hear it from someone else. Keep in ... more »

How to Tell Young Children You Are Pregnant

By Jennifer Erchul

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The time has come to tell your small child you are pregnant. Chances are she’s noticed your swelling body or morning sickness bouts, but you need to make it official and let her know she is going to be a big sister. Read on to learn how to tell ... more »

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