Category: Preparing for birth
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Your Baby’s Due Date is February 27!
Your Pregnancy Timeline 1st Trimester: May 23 to August 21 2nd Trimester: August 22 to November 27 3rd Trimester: November 28 to February 27 Read more Did you know that only about 1 in 20 babies actually arrive on their precise due date? A typical pregnancy can last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, so…
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If You Think Koko the Gorilla Is Educating Us About Environmental Issues, I Have a Bridge to Sell You
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Tired of Constantly Bargaining with Your Children? Embrace the Bright Line Rule
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Allow My Child to Bring a Gift to Your Birthday Celebration
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Suggestions for Enhancing the New Parent Class Experience
home insemination kit Dear New Parent Class Instructor, I hope this message finds you well. Approximately a year ago, I participated in one of the New Parent classes that your hospital proudly promotes as offering “essential tools and skills for the birthing journey and beyond.” Regrettably, after 18 hours of instruction, I found myself unprepared…
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Fetal Viability: Understanding the Age of Viability
Read more When it comes to the arrival of a new baby, especially for those facing the possibility of preterm birth, there are countless questions that may arise regarding fetal viability. Understanding when a baby is considered viable can help ease some of the anxiety that comes with such a significant event. What is Fetal…
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11 Ways Teenagers Perceive Time
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10 Ways to Give Your Kids a 1970s Summer, Part 2
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Should Parents Tease Their Children?
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