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Some Inductions Are Better Than Others
Post by April PeveteauxRound up a group of 10 moms, and you'll hear 10 different birth stories. We all came to be mothers in different ways whether through home birth, highly medicated hospital birth,...
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Enhanced Baby Formula Is Good News for Moms Who Don't Breastfeed
Post by Mary FischerThe decision over whether or not to breastfeed your baby is something that is very personal and also very difficult for a lot of women. While most professionals agree that breast...
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A Movie Theater Is No Place for a Baby
Post by Sasha Brown-WorshamWhen I first had my daughter in early 2007, one of the local movie theaters ran baby-friendly movies. The lights stayed on, the sound stayed down, and all us moms got to see...
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Waiting 6 Weeks to Have Sex Post-Baby Is Too Long for Dad Says 'Expert'
Post by Michele ZippWhether to wait six weeks after baby to have sex or not is one of the biggest concerns a new mom has -- or perhaps it's more of a concern for the new dad. Lots of transitioning...
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Forcing Sperm Donors to Pay Child Support Is All Kinds of Wrong
Post by Sasha Brown-WorshamThe child support system in the United States is a mess. Too many states follow formulas that don't serve the needs of individual families and leave many non-custodial...
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One Type of Circumcision That Should Be Illegal
Post by April PeveteauxThere are a lot of things I don't understand about other people's parenting choices. And even more things I don't understand about various religious practices. As long as it's...
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66-Year-Old Mother Proves You're Never Too Old to Have a Baby
Post by Mary FischerA 66-year-old single woman from Switzerland truly defied the odds a couple of weeks ago when she gave birth to a set of twin boys, who were conceived using IVF. Considering that...
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20 Moms Reveal the Weirdest Things in Their Purses (PHOTOS)
Post by Sasha Brown-WorshamOne of the weirdest things about becoming a mom is no longer being in control of the contents of your handbag. Gone are the days of cute little clutches holding only breath...
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Stir Birthday Giveaway: Evenflo Journey 200 Travel System
Post by Emily AbbateIt's birthday week here on The Stir, and to celebrate year #2, we're giving away loads of child-friendly gear every day at 3 p.m. Today's giveaway: An Evenflo Journey 200 Travel...
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Baby Born in Tornado Aftermath Gets New Home (VIDEO)
Post by April PeveteauxBeing a single mom is tough. Being a single mom to a 10-year-old with another baby on the way is even more challenging. Now add a devastating tornado that destroys your home just...
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Beatboxing Baby Makes All That Silly Babble Even MORE Adorable (VIDEO)
Post by Jeanne SagerOK, spill it. How much time have you spent listening to your baby trying to make sense out of their noises? I don't think I could put an actual number on it, but I distinctly...
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5 Baby Sign Language Basics You Should Learn
Post by Jenny Benjamin Before having babies of my own, I was fascinated by a friend's baby son who was able to communicate when he was hungry or sleepy with just a few simple gestures. Later, that kid...
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Congratulations, It's a Girl! (P.S. You Have Cancer)
Post by Joanna MontgomeryOur daughter was born at 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20" in length. Aside from a tiny bit of jaundice, she was perfectly...
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One More Good Reason to Circumcise Your Baby
Post by Mary FischerThe decision of whether or not to circumcise my baby boy was one that I did not struggle with in the least. My husband and I never once considered not doing it, because we always...
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Stir Birthday Giveaway: Evenflo Portable BabySuite 300 Playard
Post by Emily AbbateThe birthday fun continues here on The Stir! Today's giveaway: An Evenflo Portable Babysuite 300 Playard! We love the Evenflo Portable Babysuite 300 Playard because of how...
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Diaper Ads With Dads Are a Good Idea Gone Wrong
Post by April PeveteauxIf you've ever worked in an office, you've been in "that" meeting. You know, when one original fantastic idea gets so much input that it turns into a Franken-idea and winds up...
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'Gentle C-Section' Birth Trend May Be Coming to a Hospital Near You
Post by Linda SharpsWhen I had my first son by C-section, things were a little scary. I'd been on magnesium sulfate for high blood pressure, attempts at kick-starting labor had failed, and I was sick...
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Experts Say Moms Are Losers So Why Do We Keep Listening?
Post by April PeveteauxWell that explains a lot. Whether moms have been swallowing handfuls of "little helpers" or getting crazy in the comments section of parenting sites, it all comes down to the...
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Stir Birthday Giveaway: Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Double Electric Breast Pump
Post by Emily Abbate Welcome to day #3 of birthday giveaways here on The Stir! Today's swag: An Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Double Electric Breast Pump! This pump from Ameda is the absolute perfect pump...
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Hospital Gives Newborns Handmade Blankets -- Made by Prisoners!
Post by Mary FischerOne Indiana hospital is hoping to make the experience parents have with a newborn a little bit more personal by offering crocheted baby blankets instead of the traditional striped,...
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