It’s no secret that attempting to create a test tube baby with IVF is a difficult and tedious process. A single attempt can cost upwards of $17,000, and only one-third of IVF cycles stick. If you’re having trouble conceiving naturally, however, the process of IVF is about to get a little easier. The FDA recently cleared a product made by Auxogyn, Inc. — a company that exists to advance women’s reproductive health — called the Eeva System....
Mother knows best. Or you’d like to think so. But could your maternal instincts be jeopardizing your relationship? A new study from Ohio State University found that mothers take a close look at their relationship with their husband or partner as they begin to raise children. Specifically, the study found moms limit the father’s involvement when they think their relationship is unstable, or when they doubt dad’s parenting capabilities. “New mothers are looking at their partner and thinking, ‘Is he going to be here for the long haul?...
Babies are generally ready to start trying solid foods around 6 months, but it’s ok to start as early as 4 months. If baby is showing interest in other foods (think: grabbing for your chicken wings and staring at your cereal) and able to sit up in his high chair, it’s probably a good time to start. It’s best to run it past your pediatrician before starting the taste tests—the four-month checkup is a great time to ask....
The arrival of baby is an exhilarating—and expensive—time. For the first two years of baby’s life, the US Department of Agriculture estimates that parents spend more than $16,000 a year on child-related expenses. And with the seemingly endless list of baby products to buy, it’s no wonder. Renting, buying or borrowing used baby gear can be a good way to cut down on costs, but certain secondhand items can actually pose some hazards....
No, not likely. But that’s okay. Your body is an amazing thing, designed to be stretched and pulled. The skin on your middle may never be as firm, and you could wind up with stretch-mark souvenirs. But you’ll probably also gain some sexy curves. Take good care of yourself now, keep it up postpartum, and you’ll be somewhat back to normal. Trust us, if you exercise and stay within the advised weight-gain ranges, you’ll have a much easier time toning up and dropping the “baby weight” after delivery....
Once you start sporting a cute bump, it’s kind of inevitable that everyone—from family and friends to strangers—will try to touch it, whether they ask you beforehand or not. And trust us, you’ll be in good company. Here, Bumpies share their annoying belly touching moments—and the greatest ways to get people to back off. “I’m a physician’s assistant, and one day I was standing in a room talking with a patient and his girlfriend....
Choosing an infant car seat is a new-parent right of passage. The process of finding the right seat for your precious cargo can be overwhelming to say the least, with so many brands, models and features out there. A little bit of research will make you soon realize not all seats are created equal. Case in point: The Doona Car Seat & Stroller. For starters, the brand mission is one we can get behind: improve and simplify the lives of parents and their babies....
First-time parenting can be a blur for many people: the lack of sleep, the confusion and the seriously fast transition between stages and phases of development can leave many first time parents feeling a little (fine! a lot) frazzled. Being a second time mama (or dad!) can be so much more simple and enjoyable. Here’s why: You know what the heck you’re doing. Whether it’s knowing that your baby is just overtired, overstimulated or just plain gassy, recognizing that they prefer to be rocked instead of sang to, or learning that your baby needs to be burped three times during a feeding instead of just once at the end — chances are your learning curve to your baby’s needs will be immensely faster....
Since baby arrived, you’ve probably talked about poop more than you ever imagined. While it might be frustrating to change all those diapers, it’s even more stressful when baby has trouble going or stops altogether. Baby constipation is rough, but sometimes, it’s hard to tell if baby is actually suffering (how little is too little?). Suffice to say, you’ve got poop questions, and we’ve got answers. So is your wee one plugged up, and what does constipated baby poop look like anyway?...
Since getting your questions answered is the whole point of taking a maternity ward tour, planning them out beforehand is definitely a good idea. Here are a few to get you started: When we arrive, do we need to check in at the front desk, or can I waddle straight to the maternity ward? What are the policies on cameras and video cameras? Are cell phones allowed? Will baby be able to stay in my room the whole time?...
Did your partner change after becoming daddy to a baby girl? Or was he changed after becoming daddy to a little boy? The results of a new study say that daughters help dads become more generous, charitable and giving. Led by researchers Michael Dahl, Cristian Dezso and David Gaddis Ross, the latest study examined the generosity and what inspires it in wealthy men. Instead of focusing on a broad-range of men, they analyzed why some male chief executives paid their employees more generously than others, using the results of tracked wages by male chief executives in more than 10,000 Danish companies over the course of 10 years....
The Bump presents #MomBoss, a series dedicated to showing off all-star moms. We catch up with mompreneurs behind products we love, influencers who get real about motherhood and SAHMs who can multitask in their sleep. Finding time to get a workout in and stay on top of health goals is hard for anyone—especially moms. Ashley Mills, mom of two, was looking for an at-home fitness solution that would work for her when she launched obé fitness along with co-founder Mark Mullett in 2018....
Mother’s Day comes with deep-rooted traditions in the US—breakfast in bed, beautiful flowers and heartfelt cards are all a standard part of the second Sunday in May. But that’s not the only way to celebrate the special women in your life. Countries all over the world have their own versions of Mother’s Day, and while some follow our break-from-housework, brunch-at-a-restaurant playbook, others have surprising, less familiar customs worth learning about. Mexico Cue the mariachi music, which is the sound track of Mother’s Day in Mexico....
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re putting together a nursery. Baby boutiques will have you ooh-ing and aah-ing over scores of items—all of which seem absolutely crucial to your tot’s future happiness and well being, including that pink couch fashioned out of 100 percent organic cotton by some artisan in Brooklyn. But the truth is, babies are simple folk. Only a few things are genuinely important, and everything else is merely nice to have....
On the playground, nearly four-year-old Ariya Patel is a whirlwind. With long black hair and a princess dress, Ariya can be found climbing rock structures or playing an elaborate game of pretend with her younger sister Ayva. To most, she looks like any other preschooler. To parents Mitul and Chelsey Patel, this is something they weren’t sure would be possible. Just three years ago, the Patel family received a devastating diagnosis: Their firstborn child had spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a neurodegenerative genetic disease that, when left untreated, gets more severe over time, leading to irreversible damage....
I always say that multiples are miracles, but it’s true that these pregnancies can come along with various complications, which is why doctors automatically classify them as high-risk. That doesn’t mean you’re definitely going to have to deal with tons complications, though — or even that you necessarily need to be worried. Still, according to the stats, moms of multiples are twice as likely to go into labor early, and there are a number of risks associated with premature birth....
You can safely store breast milk in: • glass or BPA-free plastic bottles with a one-piece, tight-sealing lid • thick plastic storage bags made especially for storing human milk For short-term storage, it may be okay to use: • plastic bags used to line bottles (These should be double-bagged or placed in a larger freezer bag, and aren’t recommended for long term storage.) The benefit of breast milk storage bags is that the milk can be frozen flat, saving freezer space and making for quicker thawing....
There really is no innovator like a desperate parent. From simple why-didn’t-I-think-of-that tricks to serious game-changer tips, we’ve rounded up the best parenting hacks from around the Web. They’re dreamt up by moms and dads, for moms and dads, so you know they’ve gotta be good. In this article: Best parenting hacks of 2018 Best parenting hacks of 2017 Best Parenting Hacks of 2018 From teething tips to sunburn soothing solutions, scroll the best parenting hacks of the year....
Is the only thing getting you through your first trimester morning sickness the rumor of a high-energy, nausea-free (and seemingly faraway) second trimester? Feeling sick is never fun, but recent studies suggest there’s a silver lining to your queasiness: a lower risk of miscarriage and other complications during pregnancy. Why Pregnant Women Feel Nauseous Nausea and vomiting are extremely common among moms-to-be, affecting up to 90 percent of pregnant women, according to Jennifer Neczypor, CNM, a certified nurse midwife at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston....
There’s nothing like a new Disney movie opening to remind us how much we love those timeless flicks. (But maybe you don’t need to be reminded if you’re one of those lucky parents who get to watch Frozen every day!) Even though Maleficent probably isn’t the best movie choice for your infant to watch, we rounded up 22 baby names inspired by Disney movies: Girls’ Names: Alice — inspired by Alice in Wonderland Ariel — inspired by The Little Mermaid Arista — inspired by The Little Mermaid Aurora — inspired by Sleeping Beauty Belle — inspired by Beauty and the Beast Celia — inspired by Monsters, Inc....
