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• Luteal Phase Defect
  How LPD Affects Fertility
• Beyond Blood Tests and Hormone Levels
  What to Expect From Invasive Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment
• The Next Step
  When Is it Time to See an Infertility Specialist?
• Tips to Safeguard Your Fertility
  6 Simple Steps for Preventing Fertility Problems
• The Top 10 Most Secret Thoughts During the 0-3 Months Phase
  An Excerpt From Ready or Not ... Here We Come! The REAL Experts' Cannot-Live-Without Guide to the First Year With Twins
• Childproofing
  Not a Phase, a Way of Life
• An Ounce of Prevention for Birth Defects
  Be Wise About Birth Defects Before Conception
• Crueler Than Hope
  Handling the Disappointments of Trying to Conceive
• Hypospadias in Babies
  Identifying and Treating This Male Genital Anomaly
• The 7 Biggest Discipline Mistakes
  A Primer for Puzzled Parents

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• Folic Acid Supplements
  The Benefits of Folic Acid for Preconception and Pregnancy
• Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
  Preparing for a Newborn with CHD
• Curious About Contractions
  An OB/GYN Answers Common Questions About Labor Contractions
• Parenting a Child with a Disability
  When Motherhood Takes on New Meaning
• Spina Bifida
  A New Hope for Children Diagnosed with Spina Bifida
• Advice from The Mommies
  
• Parenting the Parents
  Why Kids Need Parenting Magazines as Much as We Do
• The Stages of Labor
  The Three Stages of Labor
• Teens and Tanning
  An Unhealthy Practice
• Developmental Delay or Developing Personality?
  Toddlers Develop at Their Own Pace
• Has Your Baby Dropped?
  A Look at What Happens During the "Lightening" Phase of Pregnancy
• Dining Out on the South Beach Diet
  An Excerpt from The South Beach Diet Dining Guide (Rodale, 2005) by Arthur Agatston
• Adult vs. Child
  Where Does Your Preteen Fit?
• Analyzing Amniocentesis
  The Ins and Outs of Amniocentesis
• Preventing Birth Defects
  10 Ways to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy
• Words That Hurt
  Dealing With Teasers and Bullies
• Genetic Disorders
  Testing for Genetic Disorders
• During Childbirth
  Common, but Not Often Talked About, Things That Can Happen When Giving Birth
• A Mother's Journal
  Having a Miscarriage
• Achieving Your College-savings Goals
  Understanding the Keys to Success
• Pushing Pointers for Childbirth
  3 Techniques to Know and Practice Before Labor Begins
• I'm Just Tired
  How Sleep Affects Your Preteen
• Overboard
  How Much Makeup Is Too Much for Your Teen?
• Giving Birth
  What Does Childbirth Really Feel Like?
• What's in a "Stork Bite"?
  The Facts About Vascular Birthmarks
• High Stakes
  Teens Gambling With Their Futures
• Asthma Attacks and Pregnancy
  Could Asthma Attacks During the First Trimester Put Baby at Risk?
• Fetal Development in the Second Trimester
  How Baby Develops from Week 13 to 27
• Why I Choose to Breastfeed
  Women Share Their Breastfeeding Stories
• The Power of Bonding
  It's Not Just for Babies Anymore
• Polyhydramnios (Too Much Amniotic Fluid)
  When You Have Too Much Amniotic Fluid
• Unasked and Unanswered Questions About Infertility
  Straight Answers to Uncomfortable Questions
• Top 10 Toddler Milestones
  Steps in Your Toddler's Development
• Oligohydramnios: Low Amniotic Fluid
  When Amniotic Fluid Is Too Low
• Taking on a New Role
  Adding "Grandfather" to Your List of Identities
• Keeping Your Home Clean When Expecting
  Tips for Housekeeping during Pregnancy
• From Breast to Bottle
  Introducing Milk to Your Baby
• Myths and Truths of Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death
  Trying Again Answers Grieving Parents' Questions About Loss
• Embryo Development
  A Month by Month Look at How Baby Grows
• Brooke Shields: Opening Up
  Glossary and Infertility Information You Can Use
• The Pregnancy Fitness Revolution
  Stay Fit While You're Expecting
• Going Out?
  What to Expect When Young Teens Start Dating
• Tips for Healthy, Happy Mealtimes
  For Too Many Toddlers, French Fries Are the Only Vegetable
• When Daddy Doesn't Understand
  Supporting a Bedwetting Child Is a Job for Mom and Dad
• After Pregnancy
  A Guide on What to Expect from Your Un-pregnant Body
• To the Point
  Increase Fertility with Acupuncture
• Sibling Rivalry
  What to Do When the Kids Are Fighting
• Infertility Sniglets
  Hilarious, Made-up Terminology
• Recognizing the Signs of Labor
  Is It Time? Has Labor Started?
• Adoption Medicine
  A Specialty You Need to Know
• Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
  A Guide to Recovery and Management
• Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
  Ensuring Your Baby's Health
• Preconception Health Check
  Preventive Medicine Before You Conceive
• Very High vs. Very Low Percentiles
  What Do These Numbers Mean for Baby?
• Conceiving After Contraception Part Two
  Birth Control and Your Fertility
• Careers in Lactation
  Jobs That Support Breastfeeding
• Should Twins Be in Separate Classrooms?
  A Dad Reflects on Choosing Separate Classrooms for His Twins
• Abdominal Training
  Keep Your Core Toned during Pregnancy
• Whining Battles
  Winning the War on Whining
• Weaning Before the Age of 1 Year
  Tips on Weaning Before Their First Birthday
• Having a Child with Down Syndrome
  A Blessing in Disguise
• When Your Child Is Unpopular
  Tips to Help You Both Cope
• Safety for New Walkers
  Giving Children Freedom to Explore While Ensuring Toddler Safety
• Words That Heal
  Incontinence Solutions for Special Needs Kids
• Are Dry Nights Ahead?
  Signs That Your Child Is Outgrowing Bedwetting
• The Right Timing with Conception Part Two
  Learn to Track Your Body's Fertile Signs to Help You Conceive
• The Right Way to Get Pregnant
  
• 101 Reasons to Breastfeed in your child
  
• At Home with Twins
  Tips on Everything from Bathing to Twin-proofing
• Walking into Womanhood
  Her First Gynecological Exam
• Dealing with Climbing Toddlers
  Up, Up the Stairs and Away!
• Kids Who Cut
  Recognizing the Signs of Self-Injury
• Stimulating vs. Soothing Toys
  Creating a Healthy Early Learning Experience Through Play
• Changing Career Paths
  It's Never Too Late to Start a Second Career
• Go Parents Go!
  Supportive Coaching for Successful Parenting
• When Tubal Ligation Leads to Regret
  Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome
• Why Isn't My Baby Walking?
  Experts Reveal the Truth About Late Walkers
• A Cut Above
  The Practice of Self-Mutilation
• Finances, Flexibility and a Little Bit of Faith
  What It Takes to Start a Home-based Business
• Pregnant and Still Breastfeeding
  Becoming Pregnant While Still Nursing
• Keep Your Teens' Health in Check
  Managing Chronic Illnesses in Adolescents
• Breaking Fertility News
  Today's Research Is Tomorrow's Treatments
• When Babies Climb
  Tips for Dealing with Climbing Toddlers
• Avian Flu and Pregnancy
  Should Pregnant Women Worry about the Bird Flu?
• The Teenage Brain
  A Lesson in Understanding for Parents of Adolescents
• Baby Fat Facts
  Do Chubby Toddlers Lead to Obese Kids?
• Every Child's Right
  Child Support from the Beginning
• Helping Children Say Good-bye
  Excerpted from Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss
• La Femme Nasty
  Surviving Female Adolescence
• Sleep Terrors in Toddlers
  Helping Your Frightened Toddler Sleep Better
• Raising Night Owls
  How to Save Your Teen from Sleep Deprivation
• Spicy Tots for Tots?
  Can Flavorful Foods Help Your Child Become a Better Eater?
• Shouting at the Sky
  Troubled Teens and the Promise of the Wild
• What a Kid Wants, What a Kid Needs
  Making More Time for Family
• Danielle Crittenden
  Tackling the Social Side of Parenting
• What's Wrong With My Child?
  An Overview of Attention Deficit Disorder
• College Bound
  A Timeline for Success
• Meltdown Moments
  Dealing with Preschool Temper Tantrums
• Toddler Health Concerns as They Grow
  Spotting Problems During Toddlerhood
• The Unexpected Cost of Having a Baby
  Financial Preparation for Starting a Family
• Showing Your Pregnant Wife You Care
  Tips to Be Mr. Sensitive During Pregnancy
• My Baby Won't Leave Our Pet Alone!
  Keeping Children and Pets Safe
• Music for Childbirth
  Songs Can Help You Relax, Focus and Possibly Even Ease Labor
• Kids and Ketchup
  Can Children Eat Too Much?
• Financial Help for College Costs
  Grants, Scholarships and Loans
• An Even Dozen of Healthy Tips
  Tips from the Surgeon General for a Safer, Healthier Mom and Baby
• Good Mornings
  Bedwetting and Your Child
• Preparing for Baby
  A Month-by-Month Primer
• Physician or Friend
  Can Your Doctor Be Both?
• Bedtime for Toddlers
  10 Steps to Sleep Without Tears
• PMS
  Natural Cures for Your Teen's Discomfort
• Getting to the Root of Hair Loss
  Women Battling a Common yet Vexing Condition
• Sniffles, Falls and Fever
  When Not to Worry
• Brooke Shields' Healthy Upgrade Team
  Beauty, Health and Fitness Tips from the Experts for Postpartum Wellness
• New Year, New Baby
  10 Resolutions for New Parents and Parents-to-be
• When Lovey Is Lost
  Ways to Prevent Losing a Security Item and Helping Your Child Cope
• A Healthier Pregnancy
  Exercise Trends That Make a Difference
• First Bra Buying Basics
  7 Tips to Make the First Bra a Good Experience
• To Pick and Choose
  Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• Low-carb Diets and Teens
  Nonsense or Common Sense?
• When Toddlers Bite Their Nails
  Tips on Breaking the Nail-biting Habit
• Blended Families
  Making It Work for Everyone
• Creative Kids' Rooms
  All About Accessories
• Eating for Your Hormones
  A Natural Solution to Menopause Madness
• Painful Partings
  Helping Toddlers and Parents Cope with Separation Anxiety
• The Doctor Is In
  Getting ADHD Helpfrom a Pediatrician
• Toddler Tips
  U.S. Surgeon General Issues Second "Healthy Dozen" List for Toddlers
• Time to Get Crafty
  Family Crafts From Flowers to Portraits
• Sleep Problems During Pregnancy
  Answers to Common Sleep Concerns During Pregnancy
• Toxic Mold Part Two
  One Family's Story on Dealing with Toxic Mold
• Relational Aggression
  Helping the Young Victims of Emotional Bullying
• Mediate ... Me? (Yes, You)
  10 Ways to Help People Settle Their Differences

• Could a cold or flu affect my luteal phase?
• If I conceived with Clomid for my first pregnancy, will I need to go the same route for a second pregnancy?
• I had a non-progressive first labor ending in a C-section. Could I have a VBAC?
• My 3-year-old stutters when saying "I" and "you." Should I be concerned?
• My baby boy is 6 weeks old and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it, and how big can it get?
• My baby boy is 6 weeks old, and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it and how big can it get?
• My baby boy is 6 weeks old, and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it, and how big can it get?
• Should I start taking prenatal vitamins now, or just normal multi-vitamins and B-supplements?
• I just came from my 20-week ultrasound and one twin has something showing in its heart that the doctor says increases the chances of Down syndrome by 30 percent. Can you tell me what the odds would be if I'm 36?
• How do we meet our toddler's nutritional needs when he's so picky?

more expert q&a

• How do we meet our toddler's nutritional needs when he's so picky?
• Can regular exercise make my labor and delivery easier?
• When should I start taking folic acid and does it build up in my system before it works?
• Can a gynecologist tell whether you're ovulating from performing an ultrasound scan only? How reliable is this?
• I have 13-month-old twin boys who are clingy and nervous around other people. Is there anything I can do?
• My 4-year-old throws tantrums at bedtime and refuses to stay in her room. What should I do?
• One of my six-month-old twins has started biting me. How do I encourage her to stop before she bruises me any more?
• One of my 6-month-old twins has started biting me. How do I encourage her to stop before she bruises me any more?
• If I am trying to conceive, should I limit the amount of exercise I do? Is running OK to continue while trying to conceive?
• Could breastfeeding my toddler be preventing pregnancy even though I am probably ovulating?
• Could family worries be causing our childų night terrors or nightmares?
• My 20-month-old is from a three-language household. Any advice?
• My son is 22 months old and says only two words. He has no interest in attempting any other language sounds and never mimics any words/phrases we use. Any advice?
• My 4-year-old daughter explores private parts of her body. Is this normal?
• Will nursing my toddler cause tooth decay?
• I have two girls with hearing loss. Is there any way to heal it?
• What is postpartum depression and how can it be avoided?
• My baby's only nursing at night now. Is this normal?
• My daughter is acting scared of growing up. Is that bad?
• Is 10 months too early to discipline twins when they are into things that I don't want them in?
• My 3-year-old has become very stubborn since the arrival of the new baby. Is this just a phase?
• I slapped my daughter, and she shoved me to the floor. This situation has gotten totally out of control, and I need some advice quickly."
• My toddler has tons of toys. Can you tell me any clever ways to store them so they're not the focal point of the room?
• My 15-year-old has become sexually involved with a boy who is sexually promiscuous and uses drugs. What shall I do?
• How can I engage in meaningful play with my child?