Pregnancy

   If you’re in your fifth or sixth month of pregnancy (or know someone who is), this checklist from @mommy.labornurse may be helpful. It's a list of suggested classes to take, . . .

Exercise during and after pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of intense awareness of the body as physical change unfolds rapidly. It’s a time to observe the awe-inspiring power of the body while endur . . .

What to know and questions to ask When my mom was pregnant with me, there was a series of steps she followed for care—she visited an OBGYN until labor, then checked into our local hospital to d . . .

It’s not uncommon for maternal wellbeing to fluctuate during the final trimester of pregnancy or the 12 weeks following birth (fittingly known as the fourth trimester). These are periods of intens . . .

Pregnancy and labor raise many questions for parents-to-be. While friends and family members may be great resources, they might not have the full picture of available birth support options. This is wh . . .

Expecting a baby? Gender reveals are a popular and exciting way to announce to loved ones if you’re having a boy or girl. Here are 19 unique gender reveal ideas that wow family and friends. Tel . . .

Expecting twins or multiples? Who better to provide expert advice than local twin parents! Here are helpful tips for twin parents-to-be from experienced San Diego moms who have already walked the pa . . .

Helping a child transition to the role of older sibling is exciting and challenging. While adding another child to the family provides kids with a lifelong friend and playmate, the soon-to-be big br . . .

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you may have heard horror stories about the impending doom of stretch marks. They are our battle wounds after giving birth. Some mothers wear them as a badge of honor . . .

Having a baby brings a new set of demands on time and energy that can create stress in a marriage. Along with traditional childbirth preparations, some parents-to-be take a babymoon — one last get . . .