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The 5 Myths About Pregnancy [EXPERT]
Life doesn't have to be unexpected.

The 5 Myths About Pregnancy

Here's what to really expect when you're expecting.

Many women wonder why nobody told them that pregnancy not always rosy. It's impossible to know ahead of time how you're going feel during a pregnancy, so don't be surprised if you're up, down and all over the place. There are many fantasies and myths surrounding pregnancy, and here are the top five.

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10 tips for new moms hoping to feel better about their post-baby existence.

10 Ways To Bring Sexy Back After Having A Baby

Becoming a mom does crazy things to your body and mind, but here's how to fight back.

When I got pregnant, I was bound and determined to look good after the baby was born. I admired those moms in my Facebook newsfeed whose hospital pictures showed them smiling with makeup on as they cuddled their newborn. In retrospect, this was a crazy notion because after giving birth I did NOT look good. Not at all...

Help! I Haven't Felt Sexy Since I've Had Kids [VIDEO]
When was the last time you felt irresistible?

Help! I Haven't Felt Sexy Since I've Had Kids

Has motherhood made you feel undesirable?

It's the most exciting time of your life. You've just had a baby, and your little family is growing. Nothing can diminish your happiness ... except for your sex life.

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New study finds that women actually want to have sex after pregnancy.

Sex After Giving Birth: Women Like It More Than You Think!

New research has found that giving birth is not as bad for your sex drive as many think.

Despite the wear-and-tear on a new mother's body, the lack of sleep after a baby is born, and the constant screams of the newborn, science has found that most women are ready to get it on long before the end of the doctor-recommended six-week waiting period.

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"So are you ready for another?" I asked my husband. His response was shocking.

Why Having A Second Baby Is A 'Big Effing Deal' To Me

One mom's response to Jezebel's 'what's the big effing deal about having a second baby?' question.

Several months into motherhood, just as things really start to settle down, you realize your baby is in fact, no longer a baby. That's the point where you turn to your partner and ask "So, you ready for another?" The response I received from the man who was so interested in having three children once upon a time, was shocking.

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When it comes to parenting, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Is Attachment Parenting Bad For Moms?

One mom's review of the book "The Conflict," which attacks the attachment parenting trend.

When my daughter was born, I was determined to be a breastfeeding, co-sleeping, baby-wearing, cloth diapering, hippie mama. Nine months later, the only thing that'd stuck was the cloth diapers. I had just started my daughter on formula, she had been in the sling exactly five times and never once slept in her fancy little co-sleeper, which I returned to the store. And yes, I felt like a failure.

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This number of babies is NOT something I want to be dealing with.

I'm The Oldest Of Four ... Which Is Why I Only Want Two Kids

My fiance and I would rather travel and live our lives than have tons of children.

Even though my fiance and I are still months away from walking down the aisle, the inevitable question has already come up: When are we going to have kids? This is totally exacerbated by the fact that my younger sister just had a baby in April, and in some cases, the question is annoyingly accusatory (as in, how dare you let your little sister have a baby before you?)

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What kind of mother forgets her baby on the roof of a car?

Weird News: Pot-Smoking Mother Drives Off With Baby On Roof

The woman and her boyfriend left to buy beer. The baby fell off in the middle of an intersection.

A marijuana-smoking woman was arrested on Saturday in Phoenix after she accidentally drove away with her five-week-old son in a child safety seat on the roof of her vehicle, police said.

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One out of five white women have smoked during their pregnancy.

One In Five White Women Has Smoked While Pregnant

Can you believe this statistic? Why would you want to put your child at such a risk?

A recently released study that found 1 in 5 white women have smoked while pregnant. Smoking isn't bad enough for the mother as it is, so why not subject the fetus to it as well? Yeah, great idea.

Pregnant? 6 Ways To Prepare Your Kids For Your New Baby [EXPERT]
Isn't she precious?

Pregnant? 6 Ways To Prepare Your Kids For Your New Baby

Try these simple steps to prevent sibling rivalry among your children.

Older siblings often have trouble accepting the arrival of a new baby because your new little bundle knocks the little prince or princess off of his or her throne. Here are some handy tips to help your older child overcome the jolt of losing her position as your littlest darling.

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How soon should a new mother go back to work?

More Mothers Are Getting Paid Maternity Leave

Despite being paid for leave, some women skimp on maternity time to head back to work.

Thanks to Bravo, housewives are a big hit on the reality TV circuit these days. But in real life, unscripted women are hard at work balancing being wives, mother and full-time employees.