Preparing for a Baby Archives - Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Best Practices for Driving During Pregnancy

In honor of “Distracted Driving Awareness Month,” we wanted to take this opportunity to talk about the importance of recognizing safe practices of driving during pregnancy. Safe driving during pregnancy is something all mothers should be aware of, as you are never driving alone. If …
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Meet Up Groups for Moms and Moms-to-be

Being a mom is no easy task, especially if you’re a first time mommy. Between the sleepless nights and early mornings, it can be a little overwhelming to say the least. For moms, having a support system of other new parents can make all the …
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Post Pregnancy 101: Life After Maternity Leave

Is the idea of going back to work after pregnancy a frightening thought? Try not to get too worked up. With a little planning and preparation you can make your transition back into the working world painless and easy. Before Returning to Work After Pregnancy …
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Which Baby Class is Right for You?

Becoming a first time parent is exciting but can also be very overwhelming. Parents-to-be are constantly thinking, “Am I going to be a good parent” or “will I know how to handle having a newborn?” Anxiety is normal when you’re starting a new chapter of …
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Expecting Dads: A Survival Guide

While men don’t experience the tremendous weight gain, morning sickness, or childbirth pains that doesn’t mean dads-to-be are not affected during pregnancy. Pregnancy is considered one of the most exciting stages of your life. As a couple you might experience a roller coaster of emotions …
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Popular Baby Names in 2014-2015

Year after year, names are ranked as the most popular names for that particular year; new baby names are added, some are demoted, while others get the boot. In this article we are going to highlight some of the more popular baby names of 2014, …
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15 Pregnancy Myths Debunked

A new year is officially here! This year our New Year’s resolution is all about setting the record straight. To help our initiative, we’ve complied a list of some of the bad pregnancy advice that has been floating around. Alongside each piece of bad advice …
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Safe Travel Guidelines During Pregnancy

The holiday season is upon us, which means a lot of traveling is in store for some people. It is said that Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the most traveled days of the year. Everyone is caught up in the holiday cheer and gallivanting …
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4 of the Best Pregnancy Apps for Mothers-to-Be

Twenty years ago there was no such thing as “Google-ing it”. If you needed information, you turned to a book, a friend, family member or your doctor. With over 1 million apps in the Apple App Store, we can all be using this to our …
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Fetal Movements During Pregnancy

There is no greater joy in life than feeling your little one kick, punch, and squirm inside you. Pregnancy is an exciting experience, and for some it may be an entirely new experience. Many soon-to-be-mothers stay up late reading every baby book they can get …
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