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The Not-So-Secret Sex Lives of New Moms and Dads Dads may clock a bit more sleep than moms do during the early weeks of caring for a new baby, but when it comes to overall feelings of exhaustion, moms and dads are pretty much on par. That’s one of the key reasons why sex falls off the radar screen for many parents of newborns: no one can stay awake long enough to get the deed done. Even on those nights when there’s interest, energy, and...

It can be more than a little disconcerting to hear yourself described as "elderly" or "of advanced maternal age" when you only recently celebrated your 40th birthday, but, in the eyes of the obstetrical profession, that's exactly what you are. Obstetricians don't care how young you look and feel, or whether you can still fit into the same size of jeans that you wore 20 years ago: they're concerned about the age of the eggs that are nestled...

Follow these tips to get the most from your job while caring for your body's changing needs. Establish your comfort zone Gone are the days when a woman was expected to resign from her job the moment she found herself "in the family way." Pregnant women are as much a part of the modern office landscape as photocopiers and fax machines According to the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, most women experiencing low-risk...

5 Baby Travel Tips for the Forgotten Family Vacationers Location. Pools. Cleanliness. Price. These are all factors when choosing a hotel room for a family vacation. New parents traveling with children for the first time often discover those things aren't enough. Many hotels are not baby-safe. Infants and toddlers are frequently forgotten, in the hotel selection process. It's important for parents to know what to look for up front. Heather...

Excerpted from "Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy" Air travel during pregnancy is never easy. From managing airport security to balancing those carry-on bags AND your growing tummy, to the crowds, the smells, even the temperature, all can turn even a much-anticipated vacation into a "Gilligan's Island" nightmare! But pregnant travel can be easy and fun - if you just use a little forethought and some careful planning. Doing so, can make air...

Breastfeeding in a new, unfamiliar destination can be a worry, and as it’s hard to predict whether you’ll feel at ease, it is worth doing some research into local attitudes towards feeding in public before you go. But whatever you think reactions might be; the best approach is to prepare yourself for all eventualities. Wearing the right bras, loose, front-opening clothing and having a shawl to cover up with are obvious starting points, but...

Exercise and healthy eating during your pregnancy can help you have a healthy child. There are also some substances you will want to avoid during your pregnancy. Smoking The effects of smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipes or marijuana) on the health of your baby are well known. They include low birth weight, miscarriage, bleeding during pregnancy, and early delivery. Second hand smoke is no less dangerous. Children of smokers are more likely...

Some people hear the term bed rest and are instantly envious: the idea of spending the day lounging and having other people do everything for you initially sounds appealing. The reality is that bed rest can be mentally and physically exhausting. Read on for more information and suggestions for keeping the bed rest blues away One in four pregnancies will be considered ‘high risk’, and bed rest is usually suggested as a precaution. Each...

It's likely to be one of the first questions that runs through your head when you find out that you're expecting another baby: how will this pregnancy be different from my first? While you'd need a crystal ball in order to predict exactly how your mind and body will react to this second stroll down Maternity Avenue - every pregnancy is different, after all! - it's possible to make a few educated guesses about how things will play out between now...

Why babies have tantrums and what you can do about it A baby tantrum is an abrupt and sudden loss of emotional control. Various factors bring tantrums on, and if you can identify the trigger, then you can help him calm down - and perhaps even avoid the tantrum in the first place. Here are the common reasons and ways to solve the problem: 1. Overtiredness: Settle baby down to sleep; Provide quiet activity 2. Hunger: Give baby a snack or...

It's great when your baby is old enough to go out to play. However, when we are out having fun it is easy to forget that the sun can cause harm to you and your family. It is a good idea to get into the practice of protecting your baby from the sun every day and not just in the summer months. Children spend a lot of time outdoors and research shows that kids exposed to sun at an early age with frequent sunburns have an increased risk of...

What's right for you Just as there's no such thing as "one size fits all" pantyhose (at best, they're "one size fits some"!), there's no such thing as a "one size fits all" recommendation for weight gain during pregnancy. The amount of weight that you need to gain is determined by your pre-pregnancy weight. If you are underweight (your body mass index is less than 20), you should aim for a weight gain of 28 to 40 lbs. (12.5 to 18 kg). If you...