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Pregnant or Not, Here I Clean!
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During pregnancy there are reasons to re-think your approach to mundane household chores. Learn what to avoid and how to keep up with the cleaning.
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Choosing a Childbirth Class
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Find out what you should look for when selecting a childbirth class.
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How to Tell the Boss You're Pregnant
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Factors to consider as you decide when to make your announcement.
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How a Postpartum Doula Can Help
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Postpartum doulas specialize in easing the burdens of daily life so you can concentrate on your baby.
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Paternity Leave: Options for Dads
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How to find out if you're eligible for unpaid leave and how to make it work.
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Eight Smart Strategies for Pregnant Travelers
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Using some simple planning strategies, you can reduce your travel anxieties and get the most out of your time on the road.
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Maternity Leave: The Basics
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Learn about the different kinds of paid and unpaid maternity leaves so you can start looking into your options early.
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Sibling Arrival
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How to make way for your second child without making waves for your first.
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Sure-Fire Ways to Save on Baby Gear
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Starting a family doesn't have to lead to financial ruin. There are practical steps you can take to minimize the impact on your family budget.
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Start Spreading the News!
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After the pregnancy test comes back positive, find out about some creative ways other parents announced the miracle to friends and relatives.
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Maternity Clothes Survival Kit
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Tips for building a maternity clothes survival kit that provides flexibility for every stage of your pregnancy but won't break your budget.
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Preparing for Twins
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A couple expecting twins has plenty of preparation to do. Get great tips from the experts—parents of twins—on sleeping arrangements, the best baby gear for twins, and baby clothes for two.
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Sex and Pregnancy: The Naked Truth Revealed
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Is the term "pregnant sex" an oxymoron? Just as each pregnancy is unique, every couple's sex life during this crazy time varies widely. Learn what's safe, what's normal, and who's doing what in the bedroom!
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How to Find the Maternity Clothes You'll Love to Wear
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Shopping for maternity clothes can be fun and exciting (you're dressing the bump that will soon be a baby!) as well as overwhelming and frustrating (later in your pregnancy, little fits or feels quite comfortable). Get tips on how to manage shopping in style.
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6 Financial Tips for Parents-to-Be
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Here are six issues you can start thinking about now that can help you financially as you travel down the road of raising children.
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Start Saving Before Baby Arrives
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While many begin saving for college when their child is young, taking the time to revise the traditional plan of starting to save after a baby is born offers parents flexibility and a variety of options.
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The Unexpected Costs of Parenthood
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On average, it is said that roughly $8,000 is spent on a baby in its first year of life. Learn more about the unexpected costs of becoming a parent.
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Get Dad-to-be Involved in the Pregnancy
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Every day can be a celebration of fathers and children if you look for ways to promote bonding - even before birth. Learn more.
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