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Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic

Breastfeeding can be complicated and difficult enough during “normal” times. However, new mothers’ concerns become magnified during a pandemic when in-person resources, like local breastfeeding classes, are not as available. As a certified lactation consultant, I’m here to help by sharing answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and concerns I receive from clients and…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2018 For Babies, Kids and Teens

It's the time of year that your kids are hopefully being nice in anticipation of holiday gifts! And if they aren't then it's a good time to hold it over their heads! We've gathered super cool products for teens, tweens, kids and babies that we think they'll love! Gamers of all ages can play in…

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Christmas Winter Wonderland Decorating Ideas

Want to create a Christmas winter wonderland in your own home, office cubicle or anywhere that you feel needs a touch of festive fun?It’s always a great way to decorate for a holiday party or event! A Christmas winter wonderland typically has snowflakes and icicles (although not the kind made from frozen water) along with color schemes in blue and silver or red and green. Here’s a few ideas for winter wonderland decorations that will hopefully inspire and excite you:

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How to Track Your Fertility Cycle

Tracking your fertility cycle can be used as both a natural form of birth control and to increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Women are most fertile the day of and five days before ovulation. This is because an egg only survives about 24 hours, while sperm can live for up to five days. Some methods are not for the squeamish, but they do give valuable information about your fertility cycle. Doctors even use these signs to help discover potential fertility problems.

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At What Week of Pregnancy Can You Tell if it’s a Girl or Boy?

Many expectant parents are excited to find out whether they are having a baby boy or a baby girl. While some enjoy the surprise of finding out their baby’s sex at birth, others are anxious to find out their baby’s gender as early as possible. There are many old wives’ tales that are quick to offer a prediction of your baby’s sex, but with today’s scientific advancements there are many accurate ways to determine your baby’s sex as early as the 10th week of pregnancy.