Stress

Stress can take a real toll on your well-being, and it doesn't matter if you're a mama, mom-to-be, or trying to conceive. How's a woman to cope? These tips will help tackle it head on...
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Marriage Stress with Infant Twins in the House
Month 21 Worry: Why Does My Toddler Wake Up Screaming?
It was a triumph when you got your child to sleep through the night during infancy. Now toddlerhood brings a host of new issues in the form of ... Read More
Pamper Yourself Without Leaving Home
Preparing your own spa treatments is an affordable luxury. Really! Take control of your own beauty regimen with these homemade indulgences. ... Read More
Parenting at the End of Your Rope
Sick, stressed out, or just plain exhausted? When you're a mom, these conditions seldom earn you a day—or even 10 minutes—off the job. Here's ... Read More
Poll: Are you guilty of sharing stress with your children?
Some parents bottle it up; some let it all hang out. Where do you fall on the stress spectrum?
Poll: Top Worries of Moms-to-Be Revealed
Sushi and breastfeeding join birth defects and preterm birth as leading concerns of pregnant women.
Poll: What's your favorite relaxation technique?
A little stress may be good for us--pushing us to achieve more or learn better ways to do things. But too much is clearly bad for our health. ... Read More
Pregnancy Depression Triggered by Life’s Stresses
It’s not just hormones. Anxiety, lack of social support, and life stresses are among the risk factors linked to depression during pregnancy. ... Read More
Prenatal Stress May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk
Feeling a little stressed out? You may want to look for ways to relax, because pregnancy stress could increase your baby’s risk of developing ... Read More
Q&A: Does stress cause birth defects?
Seasonal Stress and Breastfeeding
Stress can be difficult for new breastfeeding moms, especially during the holidays. Learn how to cope while fostering a healthy nursing ... Read More
Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Prevalent Danger
Even mild shaking of a baby or child can cause shockingly extensive, long-lasting damage or death. All parents and caregivers should be aware ... Read More
Stress No Roadblock to Infertility Treatment Success
While there are many effects of stress, reducing your chances of getting pregnant while undergoing infertility treatment may not be one of ... Read More
Teach Your Children Deep Breathing
Deep breathing can help your child better deal with stressful situations—and even lessen the symptoms of asthma. Here's how... ... Read More
The Guiltless Fourth Trimester
A new mom could second-guess every parenting move she makes, but who needs that burden? Learn how to relax and gain perspective during the few ... Read More
The rules of the road for the new mom.