Pregnancy and Parenting
From conception to cradle, the Pregnancy and Parenting Channel guides you on the journey to parenthood. Learn what to expect when you're expecting.
The Shocking Story of Lina Medina, Who Gave Birth at Age 5
Rare Condition Causes New Mom to Lactate Outside Her Breast
What Is the Linea Nigra of Pregnancy?
What Did People Do Before Infant Formula Was Invented?
Baby Won't Sleep? 5 Tips From a Baby Sleep Coach
Sometimes Babies Are Born With Teeth
Spanking Has Declined Sharply in the U.S. in Last 25 Years, Study Finds
You Can't Name Your Baby That!
'Latchkey Kids': What's Different About Leaving Children Home Alone Now Versus Then
Does your teen have too much responsibility?
How to Know When to Give Your Child Space
What are the current stressors in a teenager's life?
What are some fun things to do with kids who have cancer?
Raising a Child with Tourette Syndrome: One Family's Story
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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Defiant behavior is a normal part of being a kid. But for some kids, defiance goes beyond the realm of normal behavior. Kids with ODD are so uncooperative and combative that it interferes with their ability to learn, thrive and socialize.
Is breast really best? Ask that question at a table full of mothers and prepare for an all-out verbal battle. Can science finally put an end to the breast versus bottle debate?
Halloween should be fun and spooky -- not outright scary or filled with accidents, disasters and paranoia. How can you minimize the risks that pop up on Halloween evening?
By Julia Layton
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Home is a place where children need to feel safe, but it's also a veritable disaster zone of potential hazards. What are 10 simple ways to keep your kids safe at home?
Many of the most well-known old wives' tales involve pregnancy. For example, can lactating mothers get pregnant? Simply put, it depends on the circumstances.
By Josh Clark
Vanishing twins sound like something straight out of Stephen King, but it's common for one twin not to survive the first trimester. But what if, instead of being absorbed by the mother's body, the twin ends up inside the other twin?
The maternity ward is sure to be busy on a full moon, right? Or is the so-called lunar effect about as real as werewolves?
By Julia Layton
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Carrying "high" means she's having a girl; "low" means a boy, says the old superstition. But is there any truth to it?
What is the definition of abortion? Learn about the definition and controversy of abortion.
Epilepsy affects more than 300,000 children in the United States alone. For some, epilepsy could be a serious obstacle to living a "normal" life. Keep kids involved with these activity ideas.
Learning disabilities are no obstacle to a successful future -- even Albert Einstein was a late bloomer when it came to reading. But everyday schoolwork can be a struggle. These activities should make reading and math a little more fun.
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Depression in children requires the help of a trained professional to treat, but here are a few activities that you can help out with.
How can you tell if you're pregnant? Some women notice symptoms even before they take a test. Although these aren't conclusive, you should definitely get tested if you experience any of these symptoms.
Studies show that the earlier in pregnancy a woman gets regular exercise, the more comfortable she is likely to feel throughout the nine months. Learn how to exercise during pregnancy to promote your and your baby's health.
In a perfect world, using ovulation prediction kits would infallibly lead to pregnancy. The reality is more complicated, so be sure to consider the pros and cons of OPKs before trusting your fertility exclusively to this method.
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From early on in your pregnancy, your baby is more like a newborn than you might think. Find out how he sleeps, moves around, listens to sounds and has thoughts and memories while still in the womb.
The truth is that no matter what your age, you're very likely to have a healthy baby as long as you are in good health, seek early prenatal care and adopt sound lifestyle habits. Here's what you can expect in your 20s, 30s, and 40s.
The baby isn't the only good thing that can come out of a pregnancy. Learn about other possible benefits of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
The truth is, pregnancy is rife with Old Wives' tales that have been passed from generation to generation. Here are some of the most common myths which, while entertaining, are not at all true.
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Childbirth is a miracle, but it's a rather messy one. Before you can hold that precious baby, you've got to bring it into the world -- with blood, sweat and tears.
Explore the stages of pregnancy with these pictures and get a first-hand look at developing fetuses and ultrasound technology. Do you know what fundal height is or when the limbs are developed? Take a look and find out.
Planning for a baby's arrival involves more than just picking out a name and a nursery scheme. Nowadays, you have to decide whether to save the baby's umbilical cord blood from the trash.
You already know that pregnant women have sensitive noses and stomachs, but you probably don't know why. Could it benefit the baby?
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The technology that brought us the modern home pregnancy test didn't just save women trips to the OB-GYN. It saved the lives of rabbits. These fluffy creatures do more than just assist magicians -- they can indicate pregnancy.
By Robert Lamb
Sensory processing disorder is a condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of sensory processing disorder.