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.

When to Call the Doctor See All  Behavior Changes in When to Call the Doctor Your baby's activity level, appetite, and cries normally vary from day to day, and even hour to hour. But a distinct change in any of these areas may signal illness. ...more  Skin Color Changes in When to Call the Doctor The color of a baby's skin can often help identify possible problems in another area of the body. Here are some skin color changes to be aware of. ...more  Breathing Problems in When to Call the Doctor If you listen closely, you'll notice that your baby's breathing isn't like yours.

Baby's Care at Home See All  Bathing and Skin Care for the Newborn in Baby's Care at Home Bath time is a great time to bond with your newborn while keeping his or her skin healthy and cuddly soft. Get the fact - îand proper supplies - to make these moments safe and enjoyable for both you and baby. ...more  Umbilical Cord Care in Baby's Care at Home In a few weeks, your baby will have the cutest little belly button. But right now the healing remains of his umbilical cord need special care. Here's how to make sure the cord remainder stays infection-free.

Tests and Procedures See All  Assessments for Newborn Babies in Tests and Procedures Each newborn baby is carefully checked at birth for signs of problems or complications....more  Physical Exam of the Newborn in Tests and Procedures A complete physical exam is an important part of newborn care. Each body system is carefully checked for signs of health and normal function. ...more  Gestational Age Assessment in Tests and Procedures It's not always easy to tell a newborn's age by their size. Premature babies are usually small, but full-term and past-term babies can be small, too.

Baby's Care in the Hospital See All Tests and Procedures See All  Baby's Care After a Vaginal Delivery in Baby's Care in the Hospital Healthy babies born in a vaginal delivery are usually able to stay with the mother. In many cases, immediate newborn assessments are performed right in the mother's room. ...more  Baby's Care After a Cesarean Delivery in Baby's Care in the Hospital Because babies born by cesarean may have difficulty clearing some of the lung fluid and mucus, extra suctioning of the nose, mouth, and throat are often needed.

Preparing for Your Baby See All  Choosing Your Child's Healthcare Provider in Preparing for Your Baby A pediatrician, family practice healthcare provider, physician's assistant, family nurse practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics. ...more  Newborn Babies: Getting Ready at Home in Preparing for Your Baby Newborns need just some basic items at first. These include a warm and safe place to sleep, food, clothing, and diapers. Here's a helpful guide to the essentials.

Keeping Your Baby Safe See All  Airway Obstruction Index in Keeping Your Baby Safe Infants and children under age 4 are particularly at risk for choking on food or small objects because their upper airways are smaller, and they tend to explore things with their mouths....more  Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome in Keeping Your Baby Safe While being a new mom brings lots of joy, it also brings stress--something a crying baby can make worse.