10 Things I Wish I Did Before Babies

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As a mom of a 6-year-old and a soon-to-be 2-year-old, it’s easy to forget what my life was like before having kids – you know, back when I could sleep until noon or spend an entire Saturday afternoon leisurely window shopping. Of course, I love my children and cannot image my life without them (that... read more

How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

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One of the most amazing, uplifting, generous and prideful things about our country is our ability to give back to our friends, neighbors and even strangers during their time of need. Yesterday, a horrifying tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma and hours after, in true American fashion, relief organizations were setting up their causes and doing... read more

Physical Activity: Does It Help or Hurt Your Fertility?

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New research appearing in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that a woman's reproductive functions may be tied to her immune status. While previous studies have found this same immune and reproductive association in men, this is the first time the association has been found in females. Beginning by speaking of animals in general,... read more

Could Breastfeeding for Longer Reduce Baby’s Risk of ADHD?

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The latest study to come from the journal Breastfeeding Medicine found that children with children who breastfeed for shorter durations may be more likely to have ADHD. Researchers at Schneider's Children Medical Center studied over 50 children (age 6-12) who had been diagnosed with ADHD between 2008 and 2009. These children were compared... read more

Maternity Fashionista: Summer Beach Bump Style (Watch!)

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This week our maternity fashionista, Jacqueline Weppner, founder and creative director of Merci New York, is reporting live from her babymoon and she's sharing her maternity fashion tips when it comes to your bump bathing suit style! We all know moms-to-be want to look (and feel!) great while still sticking to their budget... read more

For Dinner Tonight: Grilled Caesar Salad

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If Mother Nature ever decides to give us what we want (spring! summer! temperatures above 65!), we've got the perfect recipe for your grillin' and chillin' Sunday night. We know that you can whip up some mean burgers and 'dogs on the grill, but tonight we're in the mood for something a little less commercial... read more

Bumpie Tip of the Week: Diaper Bags for Daddies?

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It's time to register for baby! Don't you just love that bright pink, sparkly, flowery diaper bag? We do too! But, er, daddy might not. So, how do you decide between a bag you LOVE and a bag that you can both use? Do you go for one mutually agreed upon bag...

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Is Beyonce Pregnant With BeyBey Number 2?

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Rumor has it that my favorite person in the universe and on the face of the entire earth is expecting BeyBey number two! E! News is reporting that the queen of all things ever created, Beyonce, is currently with child, even though B has remained tight-lipped on the family-of-three's plans to expand their... read more

Bed Rest During Pregnancy: Why Taking the Doctor’s Orders Could Be Dangerous

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New research on bed rest during pregnancy reveals that taking the doctor's orders may not be as helpful as previously recommended. According to the latest study, some specialists feel that the age-old treatment doesn't, in fact, seem to prevent the risk for premature birth -- it might actually worsen the risk. In a... read more

9 of the Most Adorable and Lovable Parenting and Pregnancy Moments from ‘The Office’

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It actually hurts my heart to say that tonight The Office will air for the final time. After nine seasons, the cameras on Dunder Mifflin will shut off and the series so many have loved (including me!) will retire to the rerun hall of fame forevermore. But instead of dwelling on the sad, there have... read more
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