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So it’s official: Instagram has its most liked picture to date, and Twitter reported half a million tweets went out in forty-five minutes. That’s roughly 17,000 tweets a minute. You ask why? Well, of course it’s Bey. Also known as Beyonce...
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Parenting
After the initial shock of being told you are pregnant with twins wears off, many moms wonder how this will affect their pregnancy and delivery. While each twin pregnancy can vary, there are some general similarities worth reviewing. From the...
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This week, one mom has her twin routine down pat, but her husband wants to change it up and show them off. Another mom wants to know if it’s safe to give her child pollen since her husband and she already take bee pollen. See what our...
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Adorably confused babies, babies with mustaches, and moms who just. need. coffee. to survive. I just love it when the Internet is full of gems. 1. A Mom’s Parody to Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” Ever feel so exhausted that you just have to do...
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You notice it when the air changes, or when your husband’s attire goes from T-shirts to jerseys. Football season is here. What better way to celebrate the start of the season than with some awesome NFL dads? Here are some of the best that are...
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Parenting
While there is no perfect way to parent, plenty of support and education is available through parenting classes to help answer common parenting questions and let you know that you are not alone in the daily struggles you face. What type of...
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Pregnancy
The cervix is the narrow, lower part of the uterus that should remain closed (or close to it) until it’s time to give birth. However, it isn’t only the dilation — or how open the cervix is — that matters when it comes to worrying about giving birth...
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When have you ever not spoken the words you thought your baby would say when they cry or coo? One dad shares what life is like for an infant, and later, some parents tear up when reading letters from their kids about what they think of them. 1. A...
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While we tend to celebrate mothers every day, we know this weekend is a big one, so we’re throwing in some extra goodies for the big day. Happy Mother’s Day! 1. Hello, Princess! Hi Charlotte Elizabeth Diana! The royal newborn’s...
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Parenting
A recent viral YouTube video from a home security camera shows a 2-year-old boy saving his twin brother in an impressive act of heroism. In the video, twins Bowdy and Brock Shoff were seen playing on the open drawers of a dresser on the early...
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Pregnancy
Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds your baby while he or she is in the uterus, and it contributes to the perfect environment needed for your baby to grow and develop. However, more is not always better, and the condition known as...
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Health
Birthmarks usually appear on babies at birth or shortly thereafter, usually within the first two months after being born. There are a few different types of birthmarks and markings that babies can be born with. Many go away over time, but others...
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I learned something this week… If someone would just play a Bruno Mars song to wake me up daily, my life would be more awesome. (Hello husband!?) While I can’t convince spouses everywhere to jump on board, I can give you a few laughs from the best...
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Oscar moms and burrito babies are basically my everything this week. How are you celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday? 1. Mommy goes to the Oscars I may or may not have been the only one who watched the Oscars simply to see the baby bumps and the...
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As an OB/GYN, I get to be involved in the happiest moments in many families’ lives: the birth of their babies. However, the territory comes with some sadness, too — infertility, miscarriages, preterm birth, and the challenges that a growing family...
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What’s new this week? Tina Fey impersonates her toddler and dads are on the front lines of parenting. If only we could get the media and the Internet trolls to cut pregnant and breastfeeding moms some slack! 1. How I feel after putting the kids to...
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I can readily admit that I love all news related to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I love Kate Middleton’s style, and during her last pregnancy, I was always struck by how calm and serene she looked (OK, so she did have that hyperemesis...
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Did you happen to catch the Oscars a few weeks ago? No doubt you were dazzled by the gorgeous celebrities and their stunning appearances. Who doesn’t love seeing what the fashion will be on the red carpet and what surprises might show up? But I’ll...
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The news no pregnant woman wants to hear has been officially announced in a report released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC): that almost half of all pregnant women in the United States gain too much weight in their...
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Kids are picky. Some are really, really picky. Others are a little bit picky. Most are in between. I recently met a woman who complained about her son who was a picky eater. She was curious about why her twin boys were totally opposite in their...
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To apologize for the two tearjerkers I just had to include, I present to you lots of laughs. 1. Couple uses #ShareACoke to announce their pregnancy This creative pregnancy announcement is probably the best thing to come out of the #ShareACoke...
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I have a new mama crush this week. A baby reminded me why it’s ridiculous to fight my Friday night urge to sleep just to stay up late. I had quite a few laughs at parenting memes. Enough about me… what’s new with you this week? 1. Emily Blunt: the...
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Why is Hillary Clinton ruining the lives of children everywhere by running for president?! OK maybe not all children, but one little boy is pretty upset about it. Also, see how Kevin James is a master at putting his kids to sleep. 1. Thanks,...
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Picture this: a woman recently shows up the hospital unaware she was pregnant and in labor—with twins! She gives birth quickly by an emergency C-section. How can a woman not know she is pregnant?! Can this be real? While this story sounds...
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We’re not going to include Harlem Shake, hot dog legs or twerking here, although some might argue they lead to parenthood. Instead, we’re sharing our favorite parenting memes of 2013—the funny, the relatable, and the ones that make mamas and...
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Baby
Cryptorchidism, or an undescended testicle, is usually diagnosed by the pediatrician before your newborn leaves the hospital. Cryptorchidism describes a condition in which the child’s testicles have not descended from the abdomen, where they...
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Pregnancy
As soon as most women have a positive home pregnancy test, they call their doctor to set up their first prenatal visit. This doctor is usually the same OB/GYN who has provided their well-woman care, but your options don’t end with your OB/GYN to...
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Pregnancy
A submersion birth is exactly what it sounds like: giving birth while partially submerged, usually in a bathtub or a special submersion birth tub found in some hospitals and birthing centers. Already popular overseas, submersion births have been...
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Pregnancy
While a vaginal delivery is often the goal for most mothers-to-be, there are a few scenarios where that just isn’t possible. Sometimes this only becomes obvious in labor, when a baby is not fitting through the birth canal or his heart rate shows...
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Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the diagnosis of diabetes, or carbohydrate intolerance, in pregnancy. This condition complicates about 5 percent of all pregnancies, with some ethnic groups being more affected than others. There are a few...
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Pregnancy
Up to 85 percent of women experience occasional nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (usually referred to as “morning sickness”), but hyperemesis gravidarum is an extreme version of this more typical pregnancy symptom. Affecting up to 2 percent of...
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Pregnancy
The good news is that, by 37 weeks, only 3–4 percent of babies remain in the breech (bottom-down) position. This means that the majority of the time, babies are head-down in preparation for delivery. But what happens if they remain breech? Here are...
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Baby
Many women who are breastfeeding and find themselves pregnant again are often told by friends, family members, and even their physicians that they need to wean right away. The supposed risks of breastfeeding while pregnant include an increased risk...
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy
Preeclampsia is defined as high blood pressure that develops in the second half of pregnancy and is associated with too much protein in your urine, along with other concerning findings such as headaches, vision changes, or pain coming from your...
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Baby
Once they become familiar with it, most parents are interested in skin-to-skin contact with their babies shortly after birth—even if they don’t know exactly why it’s so good for them and their baby. But rest assured: there is real science behind...