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If you are feeling pressure from the onslaught of advice since you announced your pregnancy, you are not alone. Mothers,

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You will need bottles, whether you choose to breastfeed or not. Which ones should you use? There are a lot of different types and styles. First, you have to think about what type of bottle is right for you.

After announcing your pregnancy, people will ask if you plan to breastfeed. And they’re opinionated on it. So this is

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Google “breastfeeding in public” and you’ll come across recent news articles about another woman who was told to stop breastfeeding. We help to dispel the angst over public breastfeeding with some tips and the glory of its virtues.

Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now you’re saying Who do I Tell and When do I Tell Them I’m Pregnant? There are probably a million different questions running through your mind, as well as feelings of excitement, joy, and maybe even a bit of fear, but don’t worry. We’re here to help.

It’s been told for centuries that drinking beer will increase milk supply when breastfeeding. Can this be true? We give you a full pint of info on the matter!

So, you’ve become one of us! – Fist bump! And again! – Hey, Man! Welcome to the club!

Have you had time to let it sink in or are you still reeling from the news? Aw, who am I kidding? You’ll probably still be reeling, somewhat, when it’s time to head to the hospital. And, then… I’ll be honest… Even if we’re sure we’ve studied up, that tiny human being puts a whole new spin on things!

If you have ever had a baby or paid a visit to a newborn in the hospital you’re probably familiar with this scenario: you walk into the hospital room to meet the newest bundle of joy, arms outstretched, and before you know what’s happened you’ve been redirected to the hand sanitizer. Whether you’ve been on the giving or receiving end of this interaction, the question remains: is hand sanitizer a necessity, a danger, or possibly neither? Today we’d like to give you a taste of the type of topics and information provided in our popular newborn courses by diving into the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to hand sanitizer.

Lets begin by saying that while many believe that breast-feeding is best, for some, breast-feeding is full of challenges. Two major challenges immediately come to mind: breast engorgement and lack of milk production. Both are no fun and often very uncomfortable. Below are a few tips to help getting mommy and baby back to their happy place.

There is nothing rational about the first few years after giving birth. The overwhelming flood of requests to visit while a new mother is trying to rest are tricky to navigate. That is why having a plan in place is important.

Worried about how to increase your milk flow? Here are our favorite methods favored by breast-feeding moms we spoke with. Some you may have heard of, others not. Take your pick and find what works best for you to get the milk flowing

The Scout Motto is: “Be Prepared.” Are you prepared for the biggest life change ever? A baby is on the way! Let us prepare to the help you need to become confident in your role as a new parent.

According to UNICEF, nearly 353,000 babies are born around the world each day. Each newborn will need a diaper change roughly every three to four hours; that makes eight changes a day for the next two years. One child will go through 5,840 diapers in that time. Times that by 353,000 and you’ll get a lot of diaper changes. Babies require diapers, and there are many choices on the market. In fact, there are so many choices and biased opinions that choosing a diaper is difficult. Here is an unbiased comparison of Cloth Vs Disposable Diapers.

There are several methods to help you combat morning sickness and make you feel better. Here are 10 remedies that other women have found to be helpful during their pregnancy. 

There are a lot of emotions to deal with when you’re pregnant! The ups and downs associated with hormonal changes alone can take you on quite a roller coaster ride. A domineering mother-in-law adds to the stress. Here’s how you setg boundaries for imposing parents is necessary.

Pregnancy has two definitive happy moments: the baby is born and the baby shower! Here are some super fun activities and games for your baby shower that do not take a lot of work.

Your immune system is not as robust during pregnancy, so microorganisms that normally don’t bother you could cause big trouble now. There are also substances even in healthy foods that can affect a pregnancy in dangerous ways. Here are ten foods to avoid while pregnant.

There’s a new family member on the way. You’re elated, exhausted, enchanted and edgy about it. And then your mother or mother-in-law rolls in, replete with advice, admonitions and assistance, none of which you need or want now. How to deal nicely with mama meddling?

A mother-in-law great but can add stress to your pregnancy and life in general. How can you get through these next months in the most stress-free manner while dealing with this meddlesome visitor and staying sane? Here are four tried-and-true methods.

What’s the perfect baby gift for a baby shower? A subscription to Newborncourse.com is an excellent gift idea. This course, created using the most advanced techniques in online learning, will be a hit!