Your Pregnancy, Your Way  :: by Zine Magubane  When our grandmothers were pregnant, they most likely turned to other women in their community for advice about how to cure pregnancy related ailments, what to expect during labor, and how to best care for themselves. Our mothers most likely relied primarily on their doctors and perhaps one or two women friends for guidance. More

The Benefits of Pregnancy Massage :: Pregnancy massage has been known to help expectant mothers feel better, but a new study shows it may provide an even more important benefit – reducing the risk of premature births. More

Holly Robinson Peete Maternity: Great Looks at a Great Price!  Thanks to Holly Robinson Peete's new line of maternity wear, moms-to-be can now find reasonably priced, comfortable, stylish, and flattering maternity clothes at Mervyn's. With Holly Robinson Peete Maternity -- available  exclusively at Mervyn's -- expectant moms will find a wide range of looks featuring the season's top trends to suit her personal style.
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For Your Health
 Breastfeeding Basics: Our Conversation With Mishawn Purnell-O'Neal :: Statistics recently released by the CDC spoke volumes to breastfeeding advocates across the country. Not only are mothers not breastfeeding as long as previously thought, black mothers are still breastfeeding at dangerously low levels. In fact, in 2003 only 54% of black mothers breastfed at birth, 19% at 6 months and a still lower percentage of 12% at 12 months. More   

Avocado Health :: New research from Ohio State University shows that avocados act as a “nutrient booster,” allowing the body to significantly absorb more heart-healthy and cancer-fighting nutrients like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lycopene found in fruits and vegetables. More 

For Children
Saxophone or Xylophone: How To Pick The Right Instrument For Your Child :: by Ann-Marie Nieves For fourth and fifth grade students, who come September will have their first opportunity to join the band or orchestra, there are more reasons to learn to play an instrument than ever before. In fact, active music making has been shown to correlate with better reading ability and math scores and increased self-confidence. More 

 Tips and Tidbits For Children  :: Learn about new reduced sugar cereals, Disney's new desktop PC, how to keep your children from harm on the playground and the all new Toys "R" Us website, Birthdays "R" Us. More

Child Safety Seats Get Safer :: by Jayne O'Donnell For a new mom with just one infant, I take more than my share of child safety seats in and out of cars. That's because I test drive at least one new car or truck every week, and little Cate almost always comes along for the ride. More