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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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
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Having survived one round of parenting, a growing number of grandparents are stepping up to the challenge of raising their children's ... Read More
How Badly Do You Want Another Baby?
Thinking about adding another little one to your family? Take your baby fever temperature with our just-for-fun quiz!
How to Conceive a Boy
Can you influence your baby's gender? Well, you sure can try! Find out how to have a boy—naturally—by using homegrown methods such ... Read More
How to Conceive a Girl
Do you have visions of sugar, spice, and everything nice? If you're dreaming of a baby girl, you may be willing to try just about anything to ... Read More
How to Keep Your Marriage Strong Throughout Fertility Treatments
Many marriages don't survive the stress of infertility and its treatment. The painful injections, the endless collection of sperm, the loss ... Read More
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How to Stay Positive When Trying to Conceive
Trying to conceive is like riding a roller coaster that won't stop. It's not so much going up that gets you—it's the fall on the other side. How ... Read More
I Want Another Baby, He Doesn't
What's a woman to do when she wants another baby, but her partner doesn't?
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Is He Ready to Be a Daddy?
Wondering if your partner is ready to have kids? Take our quiz to find out if he's still on the sidelines or if he's ready to jump in the game. ... Read More
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Is Your Marriage Babyproof?
Marital Bliss. Nothing challenges it like introducing another person into the relationship. And while your new baby is hardly the same as an ... Read More
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Lessons from Katy and Russell: What if Your Partner Doesn't Want a Baby?
What's on Russell Brand's mind lately? Divorce, of course, but he's also vocal about wanting to start a family.
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