Pregnancy

• Handling Unwanted Advice

  Just as your baby is an important part of your life, he is also important to others. People who care about your baby are bonded to you and your child in a special way that invites their counsel. Knowing this may give you a reason to handle the interference gently, in a way that leaves everyones feelings intact.

• Stop the Diaper Changing Battles

  Babies are little bundles of energy! They dont want to lie still to have their diapers changed. They cry, fuss, or even crawl away. A simple issue can turn into a major tug-of-war between parent and baby.

• Going Visiting With Your Baby

  Babies love new places! Theres so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people arent too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in sight. While you think its adorable that Baby found the Tupperware, your host may not think its cute that her tidy cabinet has been rearranged by sticky baby hands. If your host has a big heart shell let you know that your babys exploring is okay. But even then, you run the risk of your baby breaking or losing something.

• Car Seat Crying

  Some babies fall asleep almost before you’re out of the driveway, but others won’t spend five happy minutes in their car seats. Usually, this is because your baby is used to more freedom of movement and more physical attention than you can provide when she’s belted into her seat.

• Daddy, the Protector

  As if worrying about finances weren’t enough, many expectant fathers find themselves preoccupied with the physical health and safety of the other members of their growing family.

• Popular Baby Names

  One of the biggest challenges for new parents is coming up with a name for their baby

• Pregnancy Discrimination: Know Your Rights

  Many women are unfairly treated on the job or when looking for work because they are pregnant or because an employer thinks they are likely to become pregnant

• Why Breastfeed?

  With over half the women in the United States choosing to breastfeed their infants these days (as opposed to twenty-five percent in the mid sixties), it is obvious that today the majority of women are aware of the many benefits of breastfeeding.