A lot of women work throughout their pregnancies. Carrying a baby around, on top of the demands of everyday work, can frustrating at time. You're looking at your work, but you see more of a blur. Your eyes are somewhere between open and closed. Your feet are aching, your back is hurting, and last night posed sleeplessness and discomfort. And it's only 3 PM.

Although it is most often called morning sickness, a more appropriate term is "pregnancy sickness," as it can occur morning, noon or night. If you experience it, you're not alone. 50-90% of moms-to-be are affected by nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The condition is annoying, unpleasant and unpredictable for most. However, it can be a serious and life-threatening condition for those who end up requiring hospitalization due to dehydration and malnutrition.

You no longer have to live with stretch marks, or feel like you have to undergo expensive plastic surgery procedures. Armed with a bit of knowledge, you can treat your stretch marks effectively without ever getting put under for surgery.

There are many stretch mark ointments being sold today that promise to eliminate or reduce stretch marks, and you may not know which one is best for you. None of these products are scientifically proven, but there is a lot of anecdotal evidence that these creams and lotions reduce and prevent stretch marks. Here, we’ll review what these various creams claim to do.

Ok, ok  I admit the books on pregnancy did mention something about me gaining some type of weight of the period of nine months. I just didn’t take them seriously. I ‘vet seen pregnant women before I just thought there would be some way around the whole “get a belly” thing in my case. I have a friend who literally gained 13 pounds with her kids and she was fine. So I assumed I could be just like her. The only difference is that she works out like a mad woman and also has a starting weight of 95 pounds. No I’m not kidding.

With my twin girls (now three months old!) sleeping peacefully in their cribs, I prepared the bottles for daycare, and let my mind wander...

I thought back to when I first joined BabyFit, concened about staying fit and healthy during my first (and totally unplanned) pregnancy. As a 23-year-old single Marine stationed in Japan, I knew I would have to be strong, both physically and mentally. I didn't know what the father would do, I didn't know what to expect with twins, and I didn't have support from my family. I was totally alone and confused.

Giving birth at home with a midwife present is as safe as a hospital delivery accompanied by a doctor, suggests a new Canadian study, which found home births were associated with fewer adverse outcomes for both mother and baby.

Your breasts undergo amazing changes when you become pregnant. As they develop milk ducts for breast feeding, they often double in size and become heavy with extra fluid. The breast tissue also feels more firm and "lumpy bumpy." These changes can make it difficult to diagnose breast cancer.

Pregnant women this week will offer up their arms for the start of the latest trial of a new swine flu vaccine, the government said Wednesday.
Pregnant women are priority candidates for vaccination because they accounted for 6% of deaths early in the epidemic, though they account for just 1% of the population, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the first month of the epidemic, they were also hospitalized at a rate that was roughly four times higher than for other groups, CDC says.

You don’t have to be an expert in anything to impress a child with your knowledge, and leave an indelible impact. From tying a necktie to driving a car, here’s a list of things you can teach them that they’ll never forget.

My son and his wife are expecting a baby boy in two weeks — the first grandchild on either side of the family. The couple lives with my daughter-in-law’s (controlling) mother and (passive) father, and I don't see a lot of them even though they're only three blocks away from me. My daughter-in-law is very opinionated — much like her mother. I really want to have a relationship with my grandson, but I am so afraid that under the circumstances, I will get [to spend] very little time with him. How do I handle this?

As a divorce attorney, I pride myself on having saved some marriages during my 25 years in practice. I would very much like to see people work things out, if they can. I have come to realize that if couples try one or more of the following 9 suggestions, they may be able to keep their relationship from hitting the rocks in the first place.

Contrary to popular belief, my daughter does not have to "choose" her race. She is of two races, and can identify with both on whatever level she feels most comfortable. I feel it's my responsibility as the single mother of a biracial daughter to help her identify with both cultures wholeheartedly. I'm not raising her to believe that "white is right" or "black is beautiful".

So at #1 on the Top 5 things that I’m worried about as a soon-to-be mom is raising Betty to be a happy and well-adjusted bi-racial child. The only problem is that I have no idea how to do this. I read books to teach me how to do everything from writing to cooking — and yes, I even read Blogging for Dummies before starting Fierce and Nerdy. However, there are very few books on raising bi-racial children, and none that I can find with a publish date after 2005. Note: for this post only, when I say “bi-racial,” I mean half black and half white.

We asked "real life" mother Vanessa (baby is 9 months)- to check out our DVD set entitled "Baby Signs DVD Fun Pack Deluxe Set",  This is what she had to say about one of the DVD's in the set called "Bedtime Signs".

Long gone are the days when a father paced back and forth in a smoky hospital waiting room while his wife gavebirth elsewhere, in a room full of strangers. This was the archetype during the mid-twentieth century. Fathers are now more in alliance with the creative process of pregnancy and birth, and therefore, mothers and babies. They have also taken up the mantle of being nurturers over the last several decades and have increased their participation in the family. This trend is producing astonishing results; ones which are also based in science.

Most new dads, if they are honest, will recognise fears they have about various aspects of fathering. Being left alone with their baby is typically right at the top of the list, and yes it can feel like terror. This is normal and with support, time and practice you will gain confidence. All parents need to begin with where they are. Caring for your baby will become the most natural thing in the world, and I am here to help.

1. High Chair-Fisher Price 
2. Car seat-Graco
3. Diapers-Costco "Kirkland" brand
4. Swing-Fisher Price 
5. Oneses (6-24 mo.s)-"Ooops Infant Body Suit"-Cafe Press
6. Nutrition During Pregnancy DVD-  by registered dietician and mom, Kara Korhonen
7. Parent Kit-Baby Signs(R) 
8. Bottles – Avent and Dr. Brown’s 
9. Breast pump (electric)-Medela Advanced Pump in Style
10. Seek & Discover Activity Gym-Baby Einstein(R)

Research suggests that children find unique acceptance in their relationships with grandparents, which benefits them emotionally and mentally. Grandparents can be a major support during family disruptions. Sometimes they're playmates for their grandchildren. They're very often role models and mentors for younger generations. They are also historians -- teaching values, instilling ethnic heritage, and passing on family traditions.