Baby See All  Difficulty with Latching On or Sucking in Baby Detailed information on problems with latching-on or sucking during breastfeeding, and how to handle them. ...more  Managing Poor Weight Gain in Your Breastfed Baby in Baby Sometimes a breastfed baby will gain weight more slowly than they should. Read on to learn some helpful tips on how to deal with this. ...more  Overactive Let-Down in Baby Many nursing mothers worry that their babies aren't getting enough milk. But what if the opposite is true?

Going Back to Work See All  Maternity Leave in Going Back to Work The length of time given for a paid maternity leave of absence varies among companies. Some women extend their maternity leaves by taking additional weeks of unpaid leave. ...more  Breastfeeding at Work in Going Back to Work Having your employer's support is important to successfully continue breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know about pumping breastmilk at work. ...more  Choosing Child Care for Your Breastfed Infant in Going Back to Work Choosing a childcare provider for your baby is an important decision.

Feeding Your Baby See All Breastfeeding Basics See All Breastfeeding Difficulties See All Going Back to Work See All Pumping and Storing Breast Milk See All Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn See All  Infant Nutrition in Feeding Your Baby Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision that has life-long effects for your baby and for you. ...more  Feeding Guide for the First Year in Feeding Your Baby It's important to feed your baby a variety of healthy foods at the correct time. Learn more with this helpful guide.

Labor and Delivery See All  Labor in Labor and Delivery Labor usually starts two weeks before or after the estimated date of delivery. No one knows exactly what triggers the onset of labor. ...more  Delivery in Labor and Delivery To get ready for delivery, you may be moved into a birthing room or delivery room. Or you may stay in the same room for both labor and delivery. ...more  Cesarean Section in Labor and Delivery Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.

Taking Care of Mom See All  The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth in Taking Care of Mom You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born. ...more  Contraception/Birth Control in Taking Care of Mom You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription. ...more  Caring for the Birth Parent- Physically and Emotionally in Taking Care of Mom Nap when your baby naps.

Labor, Birth, and Postpartum See All Labor and Delivery See All Problems After Delivery See All Taking Care of Mom See All  Labor in Labor and Delivery Labor usually starts two weeks before or after the estimated date of delivery. No one knows exactly what triggers the onset of labor. ...more  Delivery in Labor and Delivery To get ready for delivery, you may be moved into a birthing room or delivery room. Or you may stay in the same room for both labor and delivery.

Relationships, Sex, and Intimacy See All  Sex During Pregnancy in Relationships, Sex, and Intimacy In most cases, sex during pregnancy is safe. In fact, with your healthcare provider's approval, sexual relations can continue until delivery. ...more  Parents-to-Be Must Communicate in Relationships, Sex, and Intimacy few mothers- and fathers-to-be receive training for the much more challenging and long-term tasks: becoming good parents and remaining close and loving partners in the face of new stresses and strains as their family grows.

Healthy Pregnancy Lifestyles See All Nutrition See All Exercise and Work See All Relationships, Sex, and Intimacy See All Safety for You and Your Baby See All  Tips for Traveling Moms-to-Be in Healthy Pregnancy Lifestyles Today's society is increasingly mobile, and the demands of career and family often require travel during a woman's pregnancy. Here are some tips and guidance for safe travels while you're pregnant. ...more

Multimedia See All  Exercise During Pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy helps keep your body strong and your baby healthy. But there are some exercises that you shouldn’t do. Learn about the changes your body goes through during pregnancy. Find out what you can do to stay fit and healthy....more

Your Amazing Newborn See All  Infant Play in Your Amazing Newborn Read on for helpful suggestions for activities and toys for your baby, according to their age. ...more  Newborn Reflexes in Your Amazing Newborn Ever wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction-- called the Moro reflex--is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn about common newborn reflexes and what they mean. ...more  Newborn Senses in Your Amazing Newborn Babies are born with all 5 senses--sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.