Preparing for Baby

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...The one absolutely essential piece of baby gear is your car seat. Most hospitals won't let baby... the blissful, exhausting days after baby arrives, stock up on maxi pads (believe us -- you'll need them...!), newborn diapers, alcohol-free baby wipes, and laundry detergent. Other postpartum comfort items...

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On your delivery day, you want to max out your comfort levels. We've got a list of essentials for you, your labor partner, and your new baby, to make your day as stress - free as possible.

...'d done the necessary prep work for my baby's arrival. But all that stuff is fluff when it comes to making... it through the maiden days of motherhood. That's when you need to master new skills that you can't prepare... for or practice until your baby arrives, like breastfeeding, soothing a crying child, surviving on no sleep...

... second baby: You'll be caring for a small child while you cope with your own physical changes and needs... growing baby is something you have to be even more conscious of because your body's store of nutrients may... or feel the baby move any sooner? A: This time you might feel the baby as early as 14 weeks, says Ann...

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

The cornerstone of any nursery is the crib. Although you'll find endless designs, there are strict guidelines as to how a crib should be made, where in the room it should go, and what should be in it. Here, we outline how to buy and assemble your crib.

Here are a few basics you need to know about your new arrival.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

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You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.

Stay sane on delivery day by preparing a hospital bag ahead of time. Here is our list of stuff you won't want to forget -- including items from moms who've been there.

Be prepared to share your detailed information with everyone: your medical history with your doctor, your 1 AM pickle cravings with your partner, and your contractions with your prenatal provider. Our A-Z pregnancy downloads make things easy!

So you're thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congrats! Here's what to do now to get healthy, have fun, and feel prepared to start trying to conceive.

When to start searching, what questions to ask, and what you should look for when finding the best doctor for your baby.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

Here's the truth about labor -- what's normal, what's not, and what to expect.

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Start dropping hints about these amazing presents for new mommies.

A stunning, month-by-month photo gallery of pregnancy.

Load your shelves with these delicious, nutritious foods, and we promise that your kids will stop begging you for junk food.