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Expecting? Know your good fats, bad fats

Avocados, nuts, fish and healthy oils ought to have a firm spot in your diet while that little person grows inside you.

Protein: Power for pregnancy

Research suggests improved fetal growth rates result from moms with higher-protein diets.

Expecting? Don’t skimp on healthy carbs

And don't be afraid of weight gain, especially from unprocessed foods.

Pregnant? Keep a belly-minded brain

It's absolutely essential expectant moms keep nutrition top of mind.

Your new baby’s Valentine’s test

February is a great month to remember—every new baby should undergo a heart check before heading home.

Sound check … 1, 2, 3

A hearing test for new babies? You betcha.

Let the sunshine vitamin in

Vitamin D isn't just for winter—it can be taken year-round, especially if you're an expectant mom.

Change your baby’s DNA

All it takes is a hug and a cuddle to set your little one on the right path.

The family-friendly C-section

A cesarean section shouldn't keep mom from getting immediate skin-to-skin time with her little one.

New baby, new traditions

If you've got a little one on the way, the holidays are the perfect time to think about creating new traditions—and reintroducing old ones.

The extra organ

Amid the many wonders of pregnancy, the placenta plays a uniquely indispensable role in the health of mom and baby.

6 positions for labor

Gravity and birth balls go a long way in shortening a tough process.