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Her bitter gender reveal may make you reconsider your plans

by Deidra Romero posted in Parenting It's not every day you go to a wedding and also get treated to a gender reveal. But, when Stephanie and her fiancé discovered they were pregnant, the decision to reveal their baby's gender at their wedding was a no-brainer. All their closest friends and family cheered as blue... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2JuP8FX

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7 baby carriers that won't get too hot in the summer

by Joyce Slaton posted in Products Baby carriers are so delightfully snuggly and cozy for infants -- until the temperature soars. Then both you and the baby feel eaten alive by too-hot fabric. On the worst days, both you and your baby will be sweaty, clammy, and irritable, hardly the recipe for peaceful nap-inducing walks.... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2GM9p7y

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Watch a pregnant pole-dancing mama defy gravity

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy Sandy Poguter, an Austrian model, has been pole-dancing for fitness for years. So when she discovered she was pregnant she saw no reason to put the hobby on hold. Instead, the now mom-of-two continued her jaw-dropping workouts throughout the 40 weeks of her pregnancy, sharing photos with her Facebook...... Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2rEf5w1

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The 6 most dangerous things in your nursery

by Joyce Slaton posted in Products Your baby's nursery is a pretty safe place -- the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100 children age 5 and under die in incidents associated with (but not necessarily caused by) nursery products. That's a relatively minor number when compared to the 1,600 children aged under... Read... Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2nPAcKw

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17 self-care tips for moms who have no goddamned time or money

by Maggie Downs posted in Life After I gave birth, the only word I heard more than “milk” or “diaper” was “self-care.” It’s the buzzword du jour, I guess. Everybody talked about self-care, including the doctor, my friends, my mom’s group, and a random person in the drugstore aisle. And while they meant well, I always... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2mPFsgZ

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Marijuana and your baby: What you need to know.

by BabyCenter Featured Expert posted in Mom Stories By Tista S. Ghosh, MD, MPH, Deputy Chief Medical Office Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Starting a family can be exciting but a bit overwhelming, with advice and information coming from every doctor, nurse, friend, family member and stranger you encounter. We know – it’s a... Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2eaZHSh

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Pregnancy test results at your fingertips

by Andrea Updyke posted in Products & Prizes Pregnancy may be different for different people, but one thing we all have in common is the moment we first knew we had conceived. Before embracing the bumpies and enduring the pregnancy symptoms, pregnant women must face the moment of truth: A positive pregnancy test. It's an... Read... Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2cbWyC1

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The little ballerina with big dreams

by BabyCenter Featured Expert posted in Mom Stories By Cathrine Johnson Lots of little girls dream of growing up to be ballerinas, and 3-year-old Ava Johnson from San Diego, California, is no exception. Her favorite part of the week is the time she spends at her aunt’s dance studio learning to dance, twirl, and plié... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/2axpuDE