Labor: Six Signs You’ll Soon Be There
Just as every pregnancy is different, every delivery is unique. Some women get no clues that labor is around the corner, and then — wham!
Read More »
Infant Care
Long before you take your new baby home, you need to think about a crucial issue: Who will take care of her at times when
Preemie Development
Premature babies often start life behind the curve. They are generally smaller than full-term babies, and their bodies may be less developed. From the very
Depression During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of many changes not only for your body, but also for your mind. Your mood can swing from sunny to dark,
International Adoptions
If you’re preparing for an international adoption, you’re probably knee-deep in paperwork, waiting to be matched, or scheduling a flight for China, Russia, India, or
What Happens After Labor
Even though every delivery is different, each woman’s labor usually comes with predictable stages that you can read about in any reliable pregnancy book. It’s
Emergency Birth
It doesn’t just happen in the movies: Sometimes babies really are born in taxis or on trains — even in the hospital parking lot. Rapid
Planning Your Paternity Leave
Greg Bellisime gets envious comments when he talks about the five weeks he took off after the birth of his daughter, Beatrice. Even after his
Falling in Love With Your Baby
The bond between parents and babies is one of the strongest forces in nature. Romances come and go, but once you’ve fallen for your baby,