Pregnancy Guide

Dig in for expert advice (on what to read, eat, watch, and wear), editors' lifesavers (from nausea cures to the real nursery essentials), and personal musings that, much like motherhood, may make your heart explode.

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Advice & Resources


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Pregnancy Newsletter
Sign up for a weekly e-mail to get tips for each stage of your pregnancy
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Q&A:
Nina Planck

Guidelines for eating for two
maternity leave
Maternity Leave
Know what you're entitled to.
Back-to-Work Resources
Back-to-Work Resources
Know what you're entitled to.
   
budget
Budgeting for Baby
How much does it really cost to have a baby?
notions
Preconceived Notions
Getting financially prepared before having a baby
birth plans
Birth Plans
Make a delivery plan, but realize it might not go as you imagined.
names
Baby Names
As various monikers fall in and out of favor, we can tell you the meanings and the motivations behind them.
   
breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Myths
Will it make my boobs sag? Am I allowed to drink? Two experts set the record straight.
C-Sections
C-Sections
Induced labor and elective caesarian rates are up in the US and, some doctors say, for the wrong reasons.
lesbian moms
Pregnant Together
Can you imagine you and your partner carrying a child at the same time?
editors' picks
Pregnancy Pick-Me-Ups
Our editors weigh in with the remedies for feeling sick, tired, and huge
   
resources
Pregnancy Resources
Get the information you need with our favorite pregnancy websites and books.
   

Celebration


baby shower
Baby Shower Invitations
DIY Lemonhead- themed cards
baby shower
Baby Shower
Pink party theme, treats, and more
photo announcements
Photo Birth Announcements
The best sites for creating announcements that include your baby's photo.
announcements
Birth Announcements
From graceful and sophisticated to sweet and whimsical, here are some of our favorite picks.
   

Baby Gear


registry
Baby Registry Guide
Here are tips and website reviews to ensure a smooth process.
nurseries
Best Nurseries
These babies' rooms are bursting with charming decor inspirations.
decorating
Nursery Decorating Guide
Foolproof strategies
art
Nursery Art
Great-looking art that will appeal to both kids and adults.
   
Cribs
Best Cribs
Five of our favorites—and almost all transition into furniture you can use as they grow.
bedding
Crib Bedding
Keep your baby snoozing sweetly with these adorable bedding picks for the nursery.
organic bedding
Organic Crib Bedding
Pick a sheet pattern you love and build from there.
mobiles
Mobiles
Six mobiles you'll be happy to have hanging around the house.
   
rocking chair
Rocking Chairs
Here are four gorgeous chairs that can stick around after cribside feedings end.
strollers
Best Strollers
Scored on a scale of 1 to 5, according to overall performance and value.
strollers
Best Double Strollers
We had parents nationwide test top-selling and new strollers to help you find the best model for your family.
diapers
Eco-Friendly Diapers
Green and easy (we swear!) alternatives to the plastic diaper.
   

New-Mom Style


beauty
Beauty & the Bump
What to use and what to shelve
maternity chic
Maternity Chic
Rebecca Taylor's maternity-wear secrets
liz lange
Dressing for Two
Maternity pioneer, Liz Lange, tells mommies-to-be exactly what their closets need.
maternity
Best Maternity Clothes
This seven-piece maternity wardrobe will keep you as stylish as ever without skipping a step.
   

Health and Beauty


prenatal fitness
Debunking Fitness Myths
Find out the truth behind prenatal exercise.
ball
Prenatal Workouts
Exercising with a stability ball helps to strengthen your core while alleviating pressure from your back and legs.
workout
Post-Natal Workout Plans
Instructions for a 5-, 15-, 30-, and 45-minute fitness regiment.
Postpartum Fitness
Postpartum Fitness
Tracey Mallett, a fitness guru, mom of two, and author shares her tips for getting fit after having a child.
   
fitness
Shed the Baby Weight
Here's how two new moms managed to lose pounds postpartum and power up in just a few months.
weight gain
New Weight-Gain Guidelines
The Institute of Medicine releases new rules for overweight and obese women.
day spas
Postpartum Day Spas
Give yourself a day to recover and reenergize with specialized treatments for new moms.
stretch marks
Banish Stretch Marks
Eight products that'll make them disappear
   
beauty loss
Post-Pregnancy Beauty Loss
One mother wonders if having children has robbed her of her looks or if it's all in her head.
   

Travel


babymoon
Babymoon
Three easy getaways for any expecting couple who need to kick back and relax before the baby arrives.

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