Family Planning

Starting a family? Having more kids? Find out how to make the big decisions and plan your family for some of life's major events.
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The Stay-at-Home Dad Option
Stay-at-home dads rock! Read about a network engineer who decides to embrace the full-time parenting profession as a stay-at-home dad. ... Read More
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Your Preconception Diet
Kicking bad habits, sticking to a healthy diet, and taking prenatal vitamins can set the stage for a healthy pregnancy. Here are some ... Read More
Advances in Male Contraception
Birth control for men? Promising alternatives are on the horizon, mostly awaiting funding for further research. See what may lie ahead in ... Read More
Are You Ready to Conceive?
Have you done everything you can to improve your odds of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy? Receive a personalized assessment of your ... Read More
Are You Ready? Trying to Conceive after Stillbirth
Losing a child before it is even born can be devastating, but many families discover hope and look to try again. Find out how couples find ... Read More
Baby Battles: When You Want a Baby and He Doesn't
Daydreaming about babies while your partner is having nightmares can turn your world upside down. Before you throw your baby wishes (or your ... Read More
Becoming a Stay-Home Mom
Becoming a stay-at-home mom is an easy choice for some families and a very difficult decision for others. Either way, becoming a stay-at-home ... Read More
Beyond the Pill
Birth control is a subject most women need to address at some point in their lives. With so many new alternatives available, the task of ... Read More
Birth Control Basics for Moms
With more choices of birth control methods available than ever, it's not too soon for a mom-to-be to start considering her options. ... Read More
Coping with an Unplanned Pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming for mothers-to-be. Here is an action plan to help you cope, find support, and turn this ... Read More
Delaying Next Baby May Cut Early Water-Break Risk
One pregnancy study found that delaying your next baby may cut early water break risk. Learn more about this pregnancy research and how it ... Read More
Dispelling Only Child Myths
As one-child families outnumber larger ones, here's the knowledge and ammunition to dispel the epithets of those who think they know best ... Read More
Family Planning: Are Older Parents Happier Than Younger Parents?
Parents in their 40s may just have a little more spring in their steps and more smiles on their faces compared to parents in their 20s. ... Read More
For Babies' Health, Pregnancy Spacing Matters
A study finds that your baby-to-be may have fewer complications if you wait at least six months before getting pregnant again. Eleven months ... Read More
From Big Business to Baby Business
Stay-at-home moms rock! And if you take some steps to pay attention to your needs, as well as your child's, motherhood will bring more joy and ... Read More
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