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| Congratulations! Whether you’re expecting your first bundle of joy – or your fifth – you’ve found Central Pennsylvania’s best source for news about having a baby. From cravings to C-sections, we’ve got you covered.
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| Lancaster General Health offers Online Childbirth Classes |
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| Preparing for the birth of a baby is an exciting and often busy time. For some, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Studies show being educated about your pregnancy and the birth process can reduce the amount of stress in labor. Starting this year, Lancaster General Health’s Women & Babies Hospital offers an online childbirth education program to help prepare couples for childbirth.... more |
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| Endometriosis can affect fertility |
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| More than 5 million women in the United States have endometriosis. It is one of the most common health problems for women and can occur in any teen or woman who has menstrual periods, but it is most common in women in their 30s and 40s.... more |
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| Top Baby Names of the Decade Chosen |
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| Know a lot of young Jacobs and Emmas? It’s not surprising if you ask music personalization company www.nameyourtune.com. They said they’ve seen those names more than any other coming in with orders between 2000-2009. Read on to see what they anticipate will be big in 2010…... more |
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| The Rocky Road to Pregnancy |
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| Infertility affects many couples, and its causes can be anything from an issue of timing (failing to have intercourse during the window when ovulation is occurring) to more serious conditions.... more |
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| Before Choosing the "Adoption Option" |
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| Choosing to become a parent is one of life’s most important decisions. And, like a growing number of Americans, you may be considering adding to your family through adoption. If so, you probably have lots of questions. Issues such as where to begin and how to proceed are paramount.... more |
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| An Incredible Merger |
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| For many couples dealing with a situation that prevents them from carrying a pregnancy on their own, surrogacy may be a viable option for starting a family – one that has both challenges and rewards for the intended family and the surrogate herself.
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| Building Families Through Foster Parenting |
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| Thinking of being a foster parent? There's a lot to consider before making the decision. Here we present you with the issues you might want to consider before opening your home to a foster child or children.... more |
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| Dads-to-be: Help Mom-to-be Get Hospital Ready |
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| When your baby’s birth is imminent and you are rushing to get to the hospital, it’s very likely that you’ll forget something. Being prepared beforehand is key and one of the best ways to start preparing is by making a list.... more |
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| Birth Plans |
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| Start planning for the arrival of your baby by creating a birth plan that details your wishes.
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| Prepare a Child for a New Sibling |
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| Parents spend a lot of energy on preparations and much of the family’s attention involves meeting the newborn’s basic needs. All this change can be hard for older siblings to handle.
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| Your Pregnancy |
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| As your belly grows, check out what you and your baby need during the important nine months you have ahead... more |
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| Fitness & Nutrition |
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| Exercise and eating healthy are extremely important disciplines that pregnant women should incorporate into their daily lifestyles.... more |
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| What to Expect: Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40s |
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| Whether you’re in your 20s and fashioning your own life while incubating a new one, in your 30s and more established in your career, or in your 40s and just starting or completing your family, every age can be a good time to have a baby.... more |
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