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It’s the middle of the night, baby’s wailing, and something smells funny. Let’s be realistic — come morning, there’s no way you’ll remember what that clock said. Enter our easy to use sleep tracker — in your half-waking state, just shade in the hours baby spent snoozing (or, the time in between — whatever makes most sense to you). Why bother tracking? It’s the easiest way to ensure baby’s getting enough sleep, identify any patterns when you’re trying to set a schedule, and pick up on potential problems before they go too far....

By the time the end of the third trimester rolls around, many moms-to-be are eager to put pregnancy behind them and meet their baby. We get it: After nine+ months of aches, pains and discomforts, it’s no wonder you’re ready to move on. As you approach your due date, you may be wondering when labor will start—and whether there’s anything you can do to induce labor naturally. So it begs the question: Does sex induce labor?...

A twin pregnancy can be really special, as it offers double the love and excitement. But it can also be stressful. Doctors often categorize twin or multiple pregnancies as high-risk for complications and monitor them closely. One of the increased risks of a twin pregnancy is the miscarriage of one twin, called vanishing twin syndrome. Though the remaining baby generally goes on to have a healthy delivery, it can be a heartbreaking loss for parents who were told they were expecting twins....

Sure, all newborns are beautiful miracles. But as far as aesthetics go, well, they tend to look like little larva that just squeezed through a tight, slimy tube after soaking in fluid for 9 months. If baby is born vaginally, he might have a cone-head (c-section babies don’t usually suffer this fate). And no matter the exit route, baby is likely to be wrinkly and might have swollen genitals and breasts, a coating of cheese-like vernix caseosa, a little fur (lanugo) on his back and head, poofy eyes, scratches, rashes, and other blotches and skin weirdness....

Snap as many pictures of baby’s adorable gummy grin while you still can. Those little teeth will crop up in the blink of an eye—and you’ll sure know when it happens. Teething can be pretty uncomfortable for babies, and they’ll express it the only way they know how—by fussing and crying and not sleeping. If baby is showing signs of fussiness, you may start wondering if the time for teething has arrived....

Even if baby is breastfed, the time will come when you’ll want to introduce a bottle. It opens up a whole new world of new-parent possibilities, like returning to work, going on date nights or even sleeping for a solid chunk of hours while a non-nursing parent pitches in. But what do you do when baby is refusing a bottle? Sometimes bottle refusal is an issue from the get go; other times, it quite suddenly becomes a problem later on....

Parenting is no small task—but there’s an upside to raising a kid in the modern era: access to endless choices of apps that provide much-needed help, literally at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for the best pregnancy apps to guide you through those tricky nine months or for the best parenting apps to solve your everyday problems (you can save all that refrigerator art after all), trust us—there’s an app for that....

1. They survive with holes in their skulls You know those soft spots on baby’s head? There are actually two “holes,” one at the back of the head and the other at the top, called the fontanels. Baby’s skull isn’t fully united at first so he can make that trek down the birth canal. The soft spots are a little freaky in the beginning, but they close up — the one at the back within two to six months and the one on the top by about 18 months....

Getting back in shape after baby doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, exercising will make you feel good too—it’s been proven to help with postnatal depression. Here are six ways to bounce back. Start walking as soon as you can after giving birth (as long as your doctor gives you clearance). This will get your body moving and burning calories. Buy a fitness tracker and measure your daily activity then gradually start to increase your steps every week by 10 percent as you get stronger....

Erramatti Mangayamma is making headlines after giving birth to twin girls. The reason? Mangayamma is 73 years old and believed to be the oldest person to ever give birth, CNN reports. Ever since their wedding in 1962, Mangayamma and 80-year-old husband E. Raja Rao always dreamed of being parents. With no luck conceiving naturally, the couple turned to Indian doctor Sanakayyala Umashankar, the director of Ahalya IVF, for help, according to CNN....

**Plum Organics Second Blends What it is: _Fun pouches of pureed fruits mixed with veggies. We sampled the blueberry, pear and purple carrot flavor. _The pros: The fact that the veggies were mixed with fruits made the babies more likely to actually want to eat them. And we’re suckers for baby food in a pouch — there’s less mess and they’re so portable. The cons: Some of the moms are big believers in making their own baby food, so they might not use these every day, but they thought they were great for travel....

If you had a baby in the past year, you may be dreading hitting the beach or lounging by the pool. A long winter was a good excuse to keep everything covered… out of sight, out of mind. Don’t worry — there’s still time to help prepare your post-baby body for bikini season. Eat a Healthy, Balanced Diet - It’s a basic concept worth stating: If you are trying to lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than you’re burning....

What are bloody stools in babies? Is there an unexpected surprise in your baby’s diaper? Don’t be too shocked if you see a tinge of red in her stool. It’s understandably alarming, but more common than you’d think and usually harmless. What could be causing my baby to have bloody stools? Let’s go back to the whole birthing experience. If you had a vaginal delivery, you may recall (and who can forget) that there can be a little down-there tearing when baby’s head leaves the birth canal....

Breastfeeding or formula-feeding? When it comes to stocking up on newborn feeding essentials, there are some basic supplies you’ll want to have on hand no matter which you decide to do. Here’s a rundown of the feeding supplies you’ll need for baby. Even if you’re planning to breastfeed, you’ll want to keep bottles and nipples on hand for pumping. This will give your partner a chance to feed and bond with baby—and give you a little break!...

You may feel as if you’re on an endless loop to the loo (especially annoying in the middle of the night), but frequent urination in women is normal during pregnancy. Luckily, there are ways to ease your discomfort and to keep your bladder healthy throughout your pregnancy. In this article: Is frequent urination a sign of pregnancy? What causes frequent urination? When does frequent urination start in pregnancy? How often is frequent urination in pregnancy?...

From little coos to tiny yawns, babies do the most adorable things, but sometimes it’s hard to know if what they’re doing is a normal part of development. When your infant hiccups, it can sound cute and sweet, but you might be wondering—is it normal? The short answer is yes. Baby and newborn hiccups are completely harmless and just one sign of baby’s growth and development. “Hiccups, which occur in the gastrointestinal tract, almost never indicate a problem in newborns or infants,” says Christal-Joy Forgenie, MD, a pediatrician with Soha Pediatrics in New York City....

If your pump is suddenly unable to drain your breasts, check it over for weakened or faulty parts. Is something wearing out (like a valve or membrane)? Are there any cracks? Is anything loose? If so, the manufacturer should be able to give you the information you need to find replacement parts. Check its website, or call the number listed in the printed instructions that came with your breast pump. If you aren’t sure if it’s working, put a flange (the part that goes on your boob) against your cheek and turn on the pump....

No. The appearance and consistency of your milk has nothing to do with its quality. If you are expressing breast milk, it won’t always look the same. Changes in opacity and color are totally normal. As long as baby’s weight gain is on track, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Also, if your baby has recently arrived, keep in mind that breast milk goes through some pretty drastic changes in the first few days of baby’s life....

Reproductive technologies have come a long way in the last decade. For two people who have ovaries and a uterus, reciprocal IVF has emerged as a wonderful option to help them have a baby together. It allows both partners to contribute to the creation and development of their future baby. Considering your options for starting a family? You probably have a lot of questions. So what is reciprocal IVF and how does the process work?...

Your uterus gets, well, ginormous during pregnancy. It starts out about the size of your fist and hangs out deep in your pelvis. By about 18-20 weeks it will have grown out and up — reaching about as high as your belly button. From then on, it will measure about as many centimeters as the week you are in your pregnancy (so at 38 weeks, it will likely measure about 38 centimeters)....