Stories from iParenting: Pregnancy Channel
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My Postpartum Depression Story - One Mom, in Her Own Words
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Dec 4, 2009
When I first got postpartum depression (PPD) and then got antepartum depression, I found that I didn't want to just read research papers and books and talk to doctors ... I wanted to hear from real women who had suffered… Full Story »
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Fertility Treatments and Sex - Taking the Chore out of Sex for Conception
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Dec 1, 2009
Fertility treatments can be a time-consuming maze of to-do lists: Do take your temperature at a certain time. Don't let your husband wear briefs. Do eat well to prepare your body for pregnancy. Don't forget your many doctors' appointments... Full Story »
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Trouble Conceiving - It's Been a Year: Now What?
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 24, 2009
When you're having trouble getting pregnant, there's that dreaded word that looms closer and closer each month you're unsuccessful: infertility. At what point are you infertile? Most doctors will tell you that for the average couple, after a year of… Full Story »
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Facebooking (and Twittering!) the Baby - Tips on Sharing Baby News on Facebook and Twitter
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 6, 2009
With family and friends on the East Coast, Aaron Blank of Seattle, Wash., began posting photos and updates on Facebook and Twitter soon after his baby daughter was born this summer. Blank's network of 700-plus loved ones enjoyed a snapshot… Full Story »
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With All My Love - Runner-up in the "Dear Baby" Essay Contest
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 6, 2009
Dear Baby, Being a parent is not at all what I thought it would be like. Being your mom is the most important thing I have ever taken on; it is also one of the few things I fail at… Full Story »
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Keeping Newborns Healthy When Traveling - On an Airplane with a Newborn
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 6, 2009
Carla Caccavale Reynolds from Scarsdale, N.Y., just returned from Aruba. She's pleased to report that her flight went well. While she is an experienced traveler, this was her travel companion's first time on a plane. Caccavale Reynolds' 3-month-old daughter, Georgianna… Full Story »
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Twins and the Battle for the Breast - Curbing Competitive Nursing Between Twin Toddlers
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 6, 2009
Nursing twins can be challenging, but many mothers who get past the first few weeks find the nursing relationship incredibly rewarding. The special time spent with both babies during breastfeeding often enhances the mother-children relationship. Because of the tight bonds… Full Story »
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Holding Baby Skin to Skin to Calm - A Powerful Way to Calm and Soothe
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 6, 2009
Holding your child's hand as you walk along the sidewalk or having your infant wrap his tiny fingers around yours during a feeding is an instant reminder of the connection you have with your child. Parents, feeling a mixture of… Full Story »
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Breastfeeding-friendly Child Care - It Really Does Exist!
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 6, 2009
Your maternity leave may be coming to an end, but contrary to what many people believe, your breastfeeding relationship can continue. A qualified, understanding childcare provider can assist you with nourishing your baby as only you can, long after the… Full Story »
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Boy-Girl Twins - When You're Expecting Male and Female Twins
iParenting: Pregnancy Channel &bull Nov 6, 2009
Marna Schacknies has 15-month-old boy/girl twins, and she's learning that there's a lot of confusion out there about male and female twin pairs. "Most people don't know the difference between identical and fraternal twins," says Schacknies of Berkeley Heights, N... Full Story »
