A 17-year-old California girl secretly gave birth at home last week, then walked to the hospital with her baby still attached by its umbilical cord.
Xochitl Parra said she said she was nervous when the labor began, as she held 8-pound, 3-ounce son, Alejandro at St. Mary Medical Center.
Doctors at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit said [...]

It’s normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed when bringing a new baby home. Add to that hormone fluctuations and the fact that you’re recovering, and being a new mom can feel like a huge undertaking. Following are some ways to take care of yourself after the new baby arrives.
First, remember that you’re not the only [...]

Amy Poehler has announced that she will soon become a real-life mama. Poehler, 36, star of the new movie “Baby Mama,” and husband Will Arnett are expecting their first child, People magazine has reported. The couple’s baby is due in the fall.
Poehler’s new comedy movie, “Baby Mama,” which co-stars gal-pal and former “Saturday Night Live” [...]

As new parents, you will receive a lot of advice. Most of it will be unsolicited, from well meaning friends and family members, and even strangers at the grocery store or on the street. Take the advice, leave it, or do what you want with it – many times you’ll find that it doesn’t apply [...]

Before your child begins to walk is the time to start baby proofing your home. Babies and toddlers learn by touching and by putting things in their little mouths, so making sure that their environment is safe from hazards is important.
Here are some basic guidelines for baby proofing your home.
First, get down to your [...]

Since having a baby, there is never a shortage of clothing stains in our hamper. However, with the increased laundry workload, we’ve also come up with a few tips and tricks to make removing those stains easier. Following are some ideas for how to effectively remove stains from your baby’s clothing.

For formula stains: We [...]

Pregnancy is a joy and a marvel. It’s amazing to think about a new life growing inside of your belly that you and your significant other came together and made. While that is enough for many women, there are some other (and often overlooked) great things about pregnancy that should not be forgotten. Here are [...]

Babies grow and change so fast. When you least expect it, they suddenly aren’t babies anymore. Commemorate those early days of their life and beyond with these ideas.

Take monthly (or more) photos. Take a monthly photo on the date of your child’s birthday. Consider purchasing a plain 12 month sized onesie, and dress your son [...]

Our daughter turned one recently, which has opened a new world of games to play with her. No longer is she a baby, but a toddler and is capable of so much more than she was just a few months ago. She’s playing “peekaboo” all the time, and enjoys waving “hello” and “bye bye” as [...]

Finding out that you are pregnant is a time of great excitement. Once you’ve received the good news, by way of a positive pregnancy test and/or a blood test at your doctor’s office, dozens of decisions will suddenly need to be made. Who should you tell first? When? Do you want to wait until after [...]