Pregnancy
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7.0KNICU Days: Born at 28 weeks, our triplets needed intensive care
After enduring a high-risk pregnancy and the unexpected delivery of our triplets, we were faced with the next phase: the neonatal intensive...
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3072Finding Child Care for Infants: Parents should start looking before the baby is born
The first thing parents should understand when searching for infant child care is the limited number of providers in Central New York...
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188Pages on Pregnancy: Books can offer information, and even some humor
After the initial shock, joy and other emotions expectant parents experience, they find that when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, they...
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261A Partner’s Role in Childbirth: A spouse or partner can do a lot to help an expectant mother
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had no idea what I would want or need from my support team...
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208All Grandbabies Are Perfect: Acceptance through the generations
Excitement filled the day of my birth. I was the first grandchild on my father’s side and the first granddaughter on my...
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165Books About Babies: Reading to an older child helps prepare for a new sibling
Anticipating a new baby is one of the most enjoyable and exciting times in family life. Preparing a child for the birth...
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The Babywearers: Wraps and carriers help keep your baby close
When her first child was 1 month old, Faith Rayland taught herself to carry a baby in a pouch sling by visiting...
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117Eating While Pregnant: Things to avoid, things to embrace
So let’s start at the beginning. You’re not “eating for two.” I know. You want that to be the case. But the...
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148Body of Knowledge: Pregnancy changes your physique, sometimes in surprising ways
Babies make many lasting contributions to our lives: greater empathy for others, a greater reservoir of love, more laugh lines. But pregnancy...
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108After the Baby: New motherhood demands adjustment
When I first had my daughter, I was in shock about the experience of giving birth and completely overwhelmed about how I...
