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What a difference a day makes...or does it? Church and Dwight, Co., Inc. recently announced that their First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test can be used up to six days before a missed period. For want-to-be mamas who are anxious to find out if they are with child, it's exciting news. Some ladies track their cycles while others are a bit more lax about the childbearing process. There are Read more
Last week while in the checkout line at the dollar store, I noticed pregnancy tests nestled between first aid kits and hydrocortisone cream. My first thought was "OMG! A dollar!? What if those are expired?!" but hey, a test is a test right? When I returned home I Googled the brand and found out I am not the only person wondering about it. Turns out plenty of people have tried them, most of whom Read more
It's important for pregnant women to attend routine medical check-ups to make sure everything is alright with both mama-to-be and babe. But when it comes to prenatal testing, some expectant moms undergo extensive tests so they are aware of what's going on with their child while others choose to let their bump be until delivery. When it came to screening for maternal and fetal health problems, Read more
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Could a glass of wine during pregnancy land you behind bars? It might if you live in Alabama. In this upcoming weekend's New York Times Magazine, Ada Calhoun delves into Alabama's controversial chemical-endangerment laws where mothers who give birth to babies with even a trace of drugs in their bloodstreams are not only ordered into rehab but are criminally prosecuted for putting their newborns Read more
It's true: breastfeeding hurts, and it's not mom's fault! — Momformation Ten reasons people may think you're a bad mom — The Stir Charlize Theron says baby Jackson is the coolest kid ever — Celebrity Baby Scoop Vanessa Lachey and Alessandra Ambrosio share some maternity style — Celebrity Baby Blog A ban on BPA was rejected — FitPregnancy How to create a great video of your kids' Read more
Sometimes you just can't wait! After buying a home pregnancy test, some hopeful mamas-to-be just can't make it home before peeing on the stick. At a recent event introducing the new easy-to-handle Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Test, maternity concierge and BravoTV reality star Rosie Pope revealed that she discovered her third pregnancy at her oldest son's third birthday party. Saying she just couldn't Read more
While some pregnancies are an unexpected surprise, many are planned for months, or even years, before they happen. For those with an inkling that they want to be in a pregnant way, there are vitamins to take, lifestyle changes to make, and tests to be done. Genetic testing has come a long way, now able to screen for 2,200 different diseases. We know you know your prenatal tests, let's see how Read more
Congrats to Elizabeth Berkley, the latest star of the cast of Saved by the Bell to enter into parenthood! Berkley announced her pregnancy yesterday via Twitter: "In life there are moments you cherish forever and this is one of them. Greg and I are so excited to be expecting our 1st child this summer." Dad is artist Greg Lauren, who Berkley wed in 2003. In honor of Berkley's big news, we invite Read more
