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In an effort to get to the bottom of just how important infant nutrition is, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a study over six years long. After following the health and nutrition of babies starting in the third trimester until age one, researchers circled back after the children reached aged six. The major finding? A healthy start matters. The results of Infant Feeding Practices Study II (IFPS II) are just now being published, and show a strong correlation between diet during the first year of life and eating habits later in childhood....

After infertility struggles and rumors of surrogacy, Kim Kardashian revealed she’s pregnant with her second child. The big announcement was teased at the end of Sunday’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians midseason finale, where Kim shared the results of her blood test with Khloé. Glamour magazine confirmed the pregnancy in their July issue. “We are so beyond excited,” Kardashian tells Glamour. Kardashian, 34, and Kanye West, 37, have been trying to expand their family following their May 2014 wedding....

My husband Cody and I always knew we wanted kids—he often jokes he wants “5-ish kids,” whatever that means. When we got married we discussed trying for a baby right away, but since we honeymooned in Mexico, a destination with a risk of the Zika virus, we decided to wait. Waiting was so hard—it felt like forever—but we enjoyed the first six months of newlywed life. And then after just two months of trying, it happened....

When Loni Jane Anthony, a 25-year-old Australian mom-to-be, posted photos of her raw, plant-based diet on Instagram, Internet-chaos ensued. Anthony, who is 26 weeks pregnant, follows the 80:10:10 Diet, consisting of 80 carbs, 10 percent fat and 10 percent protein. A typical morning for her starts out with 10 bananas. The nutrition plan was founded by raw-foodist Dr. Douglas Graham. Here’s where the controversy kicks in: When Anthony’s photos hit the Insta-universe, people were concerned that Anthony wasn’t getting enough nutrition to sustain herself, let alone her growing baby....

We already know that major social and economic factors like location, education, ethnicity, diet and health care can all play a role in a baby’s life expectancy and general health outlook, but a new report out today highlights just how much these differences play a role in whether babies are born preterm as well. Every year the March of Dimes releases its Premature Birth Report Card, which ranks each state individually while giving the country an overall grade....

You’re right — this is hormones, doing their thing. And, they’re the culprits behind morning sickness, mood swings, fatigue, vision changes, sinus congestion and postnasal drip. Oh yeah, hormones also affect your hair and nails, and contribute to heartburn, constipation and that incessant need to pee. Try to look on the bright side: These very same hormones are making your uterus the perfect home for growing baby, and will help your muscles relax during delivery....

And the Winner Is: Beaba Babycook Neo Think baby is ready for their first bite? Most pediatricians give the green light to introduce solids sometime between 4 and 6 months of age. If you’re game to play chef, a baby food maker will make puree prep easier than ever—not to mention, leave far fewer dirty dishes! With the push of a single button, the Beaba Babycook Neo steams, blends and purees everything from vegetables to meat....

Ever notice how your little one seems to be constantly building a just-for-kids hideaway somewhere in the house? Whether it’s with the cardboard box you’ve earmarked for recycling or with your decorative pillows and couch cushions, kids will take basically anything they can get their little hands on to cobble together the perfect makeshift fort. Enter the kids teepee, a portable, durable hideaway that looks just as adorable in a nursery or a playroom as it would in the family room....

Once you’re 20 weeks pregnant, your doctor will place a tape measure from the top of your pubic bone to the top of your uterus to measure your fundal height (always in centimeters). The point of this measurement is to assess baby’s size, growth rate, and position. The measurement should also match your gestational period, give or take two centimeters. For example, if you’re at 20 weeks, your fundal height should be around 18 to 22 centimeters....

You may have had a passing knowledge of pregnancy and what those nine+ months entail, thanks to high school biology. But now that you’re “in it,” you may suddenly realize that there’s a whole universe of nitty-gritty topics that you never knew about until now. Exhibit A: the placenta. This fascinating organ develops during pregnancy along with baby and plays a crucial role in keeping your little one healthy in the womb....

Trying to conceive? Add these good-for-you foods to your diet. 1Image: ThinkstockCitrus FruitsNot only are oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruits one of the best sources for vitamin C, they’re also packed with potassium, calcium and folate—a B vitamin that can help you get pregnant by regulating ovulation and creating a healthy environment for eggs. You should aim for at least one serving of citrus fruit each day (try a medium-size grapefruit, a large orange, three clementines or one kiwi) in addition to another serving of fruits....

Yep, one more thing is going to have to change now that you’re pregnant: your fitness routine. Your usual workout could be too strenuous or risky, not to mention that your center of gravity has changed so your balance is off. Here are some new, safe fit ideas to replace your old ones. Pre-bump workout: Bikram yoga Replacement: Yoga that doesn’t happen in a boiler room Bikram yoga gives you an extra stretch and aerobic perks because it’s done in a hot room—usually about 90 to 105 degrees F....

Traveling with a baby can be challenging for sure—but traveling without one can be tricky too, especially if you’re breastfeeding. I’m on baby number two and month seven of my breastfeeding journey, and have run into my fair share of travel snafus. Luckily, I’ve have learned a few things along the way. My most recent trip was last minute and required travel from New York to Los Angeles and back again in 48 hours....

Here’s the deal: It’s totally normal for your sex life to take a hit after you’ve had a baby. For the most part, new moms anticipate this (at least a little). There’s the recovery from birth, the exhaustion and the hormonal loopty-loops. But if you’re breastfeeding, there may be other intimacy obstacles you weren’t quite expecting. The good news? Breastfeeding and sex are not mutually exclusive. You can do both—you just might have to change things up a bit and adjust expectations....

Whether or not you breastfeed baby, you’ll put a nursing pillow to good use. Not only does it help save your arms during marathon (breast or bottle) feeding sessions, but also, everyone from your partner to the sitter and grandma will want to use it to hold baby. And, with certain pillows, when baby gets bigger, you can use it to prop her up to get a view of what’s happening nearby....

Maternity portraits are typically taken between 28 and 32 weeks, so there’s not much room for error if you’re not happy with the results. These tips will help you get it right the first time. Start early Look into your options at the end of your first trimester, so you have plenty of time to research and compare different photographers, ask questions and address concerns. What’s the price point? What does the package include?...

When it comes to merging motherhood and mogulhood, Molly Sims has proved she’s not just another pretty face. Whether she’s hosting a baby shower for military moms with Operation Shower, promoting her new book, The Everyday Supermodel, or potty training her almost-three-year-old son, Brooks, the model mom, who rose to fame after appearing in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue, knows what she wants and goes for it—and does it all in her signature glamorous style....

Store your breast milk in a glass or a BPA-free plastic container that’s clear in color (so you’re sure it’s dye-free). Plastic storage bags work too, as long as they’re made for breast-milk storage (regular plastic zipper bags can be weak and leak). Freshly pumped milk can stay at room temperature for up to six hours and will keep in your fridge for up to seven days. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you can freeze breast milk for up to three to six months in a regular freezer, or up to 12 months in a freestanding deep freezer....

Sunscreen may not always be the first thing on your mind, but you might want to keep track of how much your partner is slathering on. A new study from the National Institutes of Health links benzophenone chemicals that filter out UV rays to a 30 percent reduction in male reproductive ability. So personal care products that protect skin and hair from sun damage may actually be extending the amount of time it takes to get pregnant....

“A breast pump. Um, what’s he gonna do with one of those?” — @HowToBeADad “An empathy belly, although I have to admit it would be pretty funny to see DH look knocked up!” — jezebella “Shirts or hats that proclaim he’s the ‘World’s Best Dad’ are just cheesy. I know my DH would never wear those.” — SarahL77 “Um, a mani/pedi?” — @allisonpini “The Daddle. It’s a saddle for LO to sit on daddy’s back and is kind of on par with the Snuggie....