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Read all about growth and change for both you and your baby, the best foods and ways to stay fit, a dad's perspective on pregnancy and parenting, and much more.

Beauty Questions and Answers III Beauty Questions and Answers III
Hope Ricciotti, M.D., Responds to Your Questions

Pregnancy Q&A IV Pregnancy Q&A IV
Hope Ricciotti, M.D. responds to your pregnancy questions.

Core Condition Core Condition
Strength training during and after pregnancy is all about form

Omega-3 101 Omega-3 101
Three Scrumptious dishes that will boost your health - as well as your baby's!

Building Your Beautiful Baby Building Your Beautiful Baby
Month-by-month development as your pregnancy progresses

We're Still Not Pregnant We're Still Not Pregnant
Solutions to infertility

Testing, Testing Testing, Testing
Ruling out possible concerns can reassure expectant parents

Beauty Q & A II Beauty Q & A II
Hope Ricciotti, M.D., responds to your questions on hair removal, the "mask of pregnancy," laser treatments, facials and power walking

Pregnancy Q & A III Pregnancy Q & A III
Hope Ricciotti, M.D., responds to herbal tea, preterm labor and childbirth education classes

Eating by Trimester Eating by Trimester
The food choices you make now matter - for your baby's growth, development and future

Pregnancy Prep Pregnancy Prep
What you need to do while your baby is still an idea

Journey to Paternity Journey to Paternity
Nothing is as expected, but everything is as it should be

Beauty Q & A Beauty Q & A
Hope Ricciotti, M.D., answers your pregnancy beauty questions.

Pregnancy Q & A II Pregnancy Q & A II
Hope Ricciotti, M.D., responds to your questions

The Pregnant Palate The Pregnant Palate
Will anything help nausea? Which nutrients enhance your baby's growth? Can some foods do harm? How can you satisfy your cravings sensibly? What you should know about your diet during pregnancy

Say Yes to Yoga!
Get a great, safe workout before and after your baby is born

All the Right Moves All the Right Moves
A safe exercise routine is beneficial during and following pregnancy.

Shape Up Shape Up
How to lose baby fat sensibly. After giving birth, getting your body back into shape may be high on your wish list, but finding the time -and energy- to exercise with a baby in tow can be difficult. It's far better to take things slowly and exercise a little, but often.

Nourishing Foods Nourishing Foods
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a top priority while you are pregnant.

Take Your Vitamins Take Your Vitamins
Prenatal vitamins have many benefits for you and your baby.

The Good Oil The Good Oil
Most of us do our best to avoid fat in our diets. But not all fats are bad: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) are necessary for the health and growth of your baby.

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