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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.
 
Lancaster General Health offers Online Childbirth Classes
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
Endometriosis can affect fertility
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
Five financial ‘baby steps’ for expecting and new parents
Babies are expensive, but it's hard to guage just how expensive until you take a good look at your financial forecast and map out exactly what kind of expenses you're looking at. Here are some tips to get you started.... more
Top Baby Names of the Decade Chosen
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
Swine Flu and You: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
Pregnant women are at an increased risk of suffering severe symptoms should they contract the H1N1, or "Swine Flu" virus. They are encouraged to get the vaccine and practice the prevention tips offered in this article.... more
The Rocky Road to Pregnancy
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
Before Choosing the "Adoption Option"
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
An Incredible Merger
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. ... more
Building Families Through Foster Parenting
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
Funding Families: Lancaster couple starts helpusadopt.org to support would-be adoptive parents
Adoption brought more than a son to the arms of Becky and Kipp Fawcett, two graduates of Franklin & Marshall College who now live and work in New York City. It gave them a lifelong cause: raising money to help other families struggling with the financial burden of adopting children.... more
Dads-to-be: Help Mom-to-be Get Hospital Ready
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
Birth Plans
Start planning for the arrival of your baby by creating a birth plan that details your wishes. ... more
Breastfeeding Basics
When it comes to nutrition, all of the experts agree: breast is best. ... more
Prepare a Child for a New Sibling
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. ... more
Quelling the Queasies
Among the many highs of pregnancy, morning sickness is a definite low. ... more
Your Pregnancy
As your belly grows, check out what you and your baby need during the important nine months you have ahead... more
Having a Baby is a Family Affair
Many hospitals and childbirth centers recognize the importance of preparing family members for a newcomer, ... more
The Mommy Debate: To Work or Stay Home
Let's face it...whether you're six weeks or 36 weeks pregnant, you've thought about it. Will I return to work after my baby is born? Can I afford not to?... more
Fitness & Nutrition
Exercise and eating healthy are extremely important disciplines that pregnant women should incorporate into their daily lifestyles.... more
What to Expect: Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40s
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
Timing It Right: When to Have Your Next Baby
Whether you’re expecting your first or already have her safe in your arms, the decision on when to have baby No. 2, 3 or 4 should begin now.... more
Cord Blood Banking: An Investment in Your Child's Health
Among the many decisions new parents are faced with regarding the health of their newborn child – breastfeeding, circumcision, immunizations – advances in technology have added one more to the mix: cord-blood banking. ... more
 

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