A Nine-Month Plan for Getting Your Family's Finances in Order
... now will cost a middle-class family $170,460 to raise through age 17. The figure climbs to $249...,180 -- about $15,000 a year -- if a family's annual income is above $65,800. And that doesn't even include... the costs will inevitably be a stretch, since a recent Consumer Finance Survey by the Federal Reserve...
What to Expect: Hospital Birth Costs
Giving birth doesn't come cheap. From prenatal care and epidurals to pre-term deliveries and hospital stays, here's the bottom line on hospital births.
Essential Gear for Baby's First Six Weeks
Babies don't really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home. Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available, a few basics are all you and your baby need.
The Best Time to Have #2 (or 3)
Should you wait or have another baby now? Been-there moms spill on the pros and cons of having kids close in age or farther apart.
Cheap and Chic Nursery Picks
Think you've got to spend big bucks -- and shop at tony design stores -- to get a chic nursery? So did we -- until we checked out our local big-box retailer, Wal-Mart, and saw these gorgeous, mod buys from Wal-Mart. Our favorite part? Nothing here costs more than $300 (including the cribs).
Baby Products We Can't Live Without
You asked, we answered. We had real moms tell us which baby gear really got them through those first few roller-coaster months -- behold the 13 lifesavers you need to register for.
Relief for Common Pregnancy Pains
What causes these five pregnancy discomforts -- and how you can deal with them? Here's how to find relief for even the worst pregnancy pains.
Quiz: Ready for Parenthood Quiz
There's one cliche about having a baby that's 100 percent true: It turns your life upside down. Are you ready for the world's biggest roller coaster ride? Take this quiz with your partner to find out.
10 First Trimester To-Dos
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You've seen the positive markers on an at-home pregnancy test and a blood test has confirmed you're expecting. Now what do you do? Our checklist will help you get through your first trimester and pave the way for the rest of your pregnancy ... and your new life with Baby!
21 Most Embarrassing Pregnancy Problems
You expected the glowy skin and gorgeous bump -- probably not the itchy boobs or extra gas. Here, we've got the lowdown on everything you've been dying to ask about your most blush-worthy pregnancy issues.
Partners Get Pregnancy Symptoms, Too!
Sometimes moms-to-be are the only ones craving strange foods and having wild pregnancy dreams. There are indeed fathers-to-be who experience sympathetic pregnancy symptoms. Called Couvade syndrome -- this condition isn't entirely rare! Check out these stories from couples who've both experience symptoms during pregnancy.
Due Date Calculator
You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.
10 Ways to Boost Your Fertility
It's an aspect of our health that most of us take for granted: Have sex, get pregnant, right? In reality, even minor stressors can throw your body out of whack. If you're trying to conceive, these simple health moves can help protect your fertility.
Real-Life Nurseries
Need a little inspiration? Design-savvy parents share their nursery decorating tips. Here are our top picks.
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