Today's Best Advice
Morning sickness can occur at anytime, day or night.
If your morning sickness continues into the third trimester, see a doctor so you don't lose too much weight.
If nauseated during pregnancy, avoid spicy foods with strong aromas.
Avoid drinking coffee and tea with meals; they may interfere with iron absorption.
If you're pregnant, let someone else handle the oven cleaner.
If your iron supplement is causing constipation, add more fiber to your diet.
If you're worried about computers and miscarriage, use a laptop model instead of a desktop.
When pregnant, always carry healthy snacks, such as carrot sticks or nuts and raisins.
Look for Dr. Seuss-style baby books with rhythm and word play.
To dress your fussy newborn: First sit her on your lap and support her with one arm. Stretch the garment over her head with your fingers keeping the fabric from her face. Put your hand into the sleeve, gently grasp your baby's hand and pull it through.
If your baby's nose is stuffy, try a humidifier.
When going off birth control pills, doctors advise waiting three cycles before trying to get pregnant.
Cook with a cast-iron skillet to add more iron to your diet when pregnant.
If your baby is circumcised, give him a sponge bath (not a tub bath) until the area is healed.
Avoiding greasy, spicy foods will prevent heartburn during pregnancy.
Do not give your infant any small, hard foods, such as nuts, popcorn or raisins.
Install your infant car seat a couple weeks before your due date when you can take the time to read the directions and do it properly.
Strengthen your abdominal muscles before you decide to get pregnant to prevent back pain during pregnancy.
While pregnant, do upper-body exercises to prepare for toting heavy baby gear.
Exercise releases endorphins to help battle post-partum depression.
When exercising for the first three months after childbirth, be careful because your joints may be weak.
If your baby keeps you up at night and you're feeling moody, try a nap. Even a half an hour nap will relieve stress.
Breast-feeding mothers should drink plenty of water.
While breast-feeding avoid gassy foods like broccoli, which may cause gas in a breast-feed baby.
Once baby arrives, remember to let your other children know you love them by expressing your love regularly.
Don't feel pressured to finish housework-- caring for your newborn is top priority.
After baby is born, join a parenting group to share concerns and for support.
When caring for a newborn, remember to eat nutritious meals for energy.
Exhausted parents of a newborn should take turns sleeping in on weekends to avoid burnout.
For an inexpensive alternative to an infant backpack, tie a square knot in a 45-inch wide piece of sturdy fabric to create a sling.