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What to Pack for a Planned C-Section

Once upon a time, I was a Labor and Delivery Room (L&D) nurse at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. It was probably one of my most favorite places to work because I truly loved supporting moms (and dads or other significant family members) through their birth experience and felt that each baby born wa

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Unplanned Pregnancy: Co-Parenting With a Stranger?

Your period is late. Your friend-with-benefits or special handshake relationship wound up staying a night or two, as Todd Rundgren sang in his classic 1970s hook-up song, Hello Its Me. So unless the pregnancy test is a false positive, chances are youre pregnant.

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Unplanned Pregnancy Support

Most women imagine that becoming pregnant will be a magical experience that occurs at just the right time; however, for many, this will not be the case. Unplanned pregnancies are far from uncommon. Women who are forced to deal with unexpectedly finding themselves with child may have to face an array of emotional and logistical issues, and be required to make some serious life choices that they had hoped to never encounter.

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Holiday Budgeting Tips: How Moms Can Prepare Financially for the Season

The holidays can be a magical time filled with family, fun, and festivities, but they can also create financial stress. Between gifts, travel, and gatherings, the holiday season can strain even the most well-planned budget. To help you stay on track, here are 10 practical holiday budgeting tips that will allow you to enjoy the season without the financial hangover. Plus, we’ve included some great tools and affiliate resources to help manage your spending!