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Your pregnant body is going through a lot of changes and doing some pretty marvelous work—after all, growing a baby is no small feat! No wonder you need extra rest during this time. The irony is, it can be hard to get a good night’s sleep right when you might need it most. Pregnancy insomnia can happen at any point while you’re expecting and is attributed to several factors, including hormonal shifts, intensifying pregnancy symptoms and, of course, a growing baby bump....

Most airlines won’t let passengers on board after 36 weeks. As a doctor, I agree that anything up to 36 weeks is fine. I simply tell my patients to be sure and drink lots of water, and get up every hour or two and make a couple of laps around the plane to get your blood flowing (this helps reduce the risk of blood clots). However, if you have any sort of pregnancy complications, have had any he contractions, are at risk for pre-term labor, or have a history of delivering early, your doctor may recommend that you not fly in the later weeks of pregnancy....

Halloween is an exciting day for both children and parents alike. But while the little ghosts and ghouls you’ll spot running from door to door are harmless, there are a few other potential dangers to watch out for. Here are our top Halloween safety tips to help make the day fun and safe for little trick-or-treaters. Halloween Safety Tips for Costumes Baby and toddler costumes are simply adorable, but the day goes much smoother when your child is comfortable in their outfit....

Man shower. Dadchelor party. Dad-to-be’s last hurrah. Whatever you want to call it, guys are doing it. Sure, this new rite of passage isn’t for everyone—in fact, we did a survey and found that one in five Bumpies said their guys had been to one of these pre-papa events—but your guy is certainly not alone. Think of it like a bachelor party, part two. Your guy’s life is changing just as much as yours is, so it’s not just an excuse for a little guy time, it’s also a celebration in anticipation of the new baby....

By the time you reach those final weeks of pregnancy, you can’t help but feel as if you’ve been pregnant forever and are more than ready to meet your baby. And yet the idea of labor induction—a process that nudges the birthing process along—can bring on some anxiety, especially if you’ve had your heart set on a medication-free birth. Understandably, you’ll have questions—so we spoke with top experts to bring you answers....

It’s super-rewarding to experience new things with baby, and going outside together is no exception. Of course, picking that first pumpkin at the patch or heading to the playground sprinklers might seem far in the future when you’ve got a shiny newborn to keep you company—but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors together right from the start. Wondering when newborns can go outside? Here, we’ll give you the scoop on exactly how to get baby out and about safely and happily—and when it’s okay to do so....

Hey, hot stuff. Is your pregnancy wardrobe feeling a little drab? Spice things up with one of these downright foxy looks. Yes, sexy maternity dresses really do exist—and we think every mama-to-be deserves to look fierce and fabulous. When shopping for sexy maternity clothes, look for flattering silhouettes made from soft, stretchy materials that will accommodate your growing figure. After all, the last thing you want when getting dressed up is to feel uncomfortable or restricted....

With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start planning the perfect day for that special mom in your life. From planning vacations to finding missing socks and everything (yes, literally everything) in between, moms aren’t just another cog in the wheel—they are the wheel. So show her just how much she’s appreciated. You don’t need to spend a ton of money; in fact, some of the best Mother’s Day gifts are those special cards and crafts made by the ones who made her a mom....

The best and most popular children’s nursery rhymes are long-lasting for a reason—a few, in fact! They’re fun, educational and thanks to their ear worm melodies, usually impossible to forget… That’s the power of nursery rhymes, and why they’ve been passed along from generation to generation, some as far back as the 1600s! Whether you’re looking for classic English nursery rhymes, Spanish nursery rhymes, French nursery rhymes, the most popular nursery rhymes or the most interactive nursery rhymes, you’ll find them all here....

Ready for a vacation? We feel you. But planning a getaway doesn’t mean you have to leave baby behind—there are plenty of great places that offer fun for the whole family. We’ve rounded up of a few of the best baby-friendly vacations out there (so you don’t have to rack your in-need-of-a-break brain trying to think of one)—plus a list of some less baby-friendly destinations you may want to avoid for now....

You know those moms, the ones whose lives look totally put together, whose Instagram feeds look like beautifully curated professional photo shoots and who have this whole parenting thing down to a science? Yeah, that’s not Chrissy Teigen—and that’s exactly why she would be our mom friend. Yes, she’s a model and yes, she’s married to a pretty good singer-songwriter guy. Yes, she hosts a TV show. But she also falls asleep with her breast pump on and talks about stretch marks, plus everything else that’s weird, new and different now that she’s a parent....

Sure, you’ve heard the benefits of breastfeeding. But have you ever thought about how what you eat while breastfeeding can affect baby? Certain nutrient-packed foods can help keep your body and your milk supply nice and healthy, while other foods can lower your milk production and impact baby’s digestive system. We’re here to help you get to the bottom of all your breastfeeding diet concerns, from the best foods to eat while breastfeeding to the best vitamins to supplement your meals, plus which foods to avoid or limit while breastfeeding and why....

All babies are different. Some are more active than others—and even at different times. “The same woman with several different pregnancies will usually experience different amounts of movement in each of her pregnancies,” says Debra Goldman, MD, ob-gyn at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. That’s because factors such as the location of the placenta and baby’s positioning can affect how much movement you feel. Some babies kick like crazy after dinner; others go nuts at bedtime....

If you’re experiencing infertility, you know it’s a lonely kind of pain. It can be hard to talk about your struggle with friends and family, and sometimes even your partner. But you each need the support of the other as you walk this path together. So how can you open up communication about infertility? Liz Colizza, MAC, LPC, NCC, a licensed marriage therapist and head of therapy at Lasting, the nation’s leading relationship counseling app, offers her advice on how to approach healthy conversations with your partner during this difficult time....

There are some good old staples of baby etiquette. Sanitize your hands before holding baby. Don’t ask a new mom if she’s breastfeeding. And don’t even think about asking if she wants another. Add keeping the smooches to a minimum to the list. UK mom Claire Henderson shared a photo of her daughter, Brooke, on Facebook, covered with painful-looking cold sores. The reason? Someone carrying the herpes virus kissed the infant on the mouth....

Babies with Down dyndrome may have heart defects, develop more slowly, and be at higher risk for cancers and infections. The good news is that your milk helps the baby’s brain develop, and breastfeeding protects her against infection and some cancers. Plus, breastfeeding is usually easier than bottle feeding for babies with heart problems. Feeding at your breast also exercises the same mouth muscles that are used in speaking. Know that your baby may need help breastfeeding....

If you’re worried, keep in mind that a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is extremely rare. And as with any miscarriage, it’s not your fault. Sometimes there’s no reason or explanation for it; it simply just happens. Otherwise, those who were diagnosed with ectopic pregnancies usually had previous medical issues and 50 percent had a previous tubal disease. Damage to your fallopian tubes can be a result of STDs (i.e. Chlamydia and gonorrhea), endometriosis (when similar lining of your uterus is found somewhere else in the body), appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix), pelvic surgery, or exposure to diethylstilbestrol (a drug that used to prevent miscarriage but went off the market in 1997 due to health complications)....

We’ve heard this one too. And while nothing’s been proven on the subject yet, there are definitely lots of theories floating around out there as to why. Here are two of the biggest: Theory 1: Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide. Later on in pregnancy, you’ll tend to breathe more heavily, releasing more air (21 percent to be exact) than non-pregnant women do. Some think the mosquitoes are drawn to the fact that you’re giving off more CO2....

You could follow any sleep method exactly as described, but your hard work could be for nothing if something in your child’s room interferes with his ability to sleep. One of us had a very similar experience with our child and the solution turned out to be as easy as removing a brightly lit alarm clock! The next time your son goes to bed, try to sneak in before he usually wakes up....

Your pediatrician has probably already consulted you about a vaccine schedule for baby, but other than that, you might be unfamiliar with which tests and procedures your child will actually need. Should you consider a vision test for your toddler? What about circumcision for your newborn? Doctor-finding resource Amino spent two years sourcing information from over 22 million US patients to determine the most common procedures among infants and toddlers, offering some perspective for parents....