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Having a Baby

Think about and decide whether having a baby is right for you. If you decide to have a baby, get information on trying to conceive, getting pregnant, infertility, adoption, and parenting.
Pregnancy Advice for Newlyweds
Babies are on the brain of many newlyweds. If you’re among them, this guide, which is chock full of pregnancy advice for newlyweds, will help you go through everything from deciding whether getting pregnant is right for you and your spouse to your baby’s first few days.
How to Discuss Having a Baby
Newlyweds are often confronted with having to decide whether to have kids. Discussing your concerns, goals, and hopes with your partner in an effective way can make this tough talk easier.
Prepare Your Marriage for Parenting
You’re about to become parents for the first time, and you are still newlyweds. "Marriage changes in ways that are unexpected for people," says http://Kristin Maschka, author of This is Not How I Thought It Would Be: Remodeling Motherhood to Get the Lives We Want Today (Berkley Trade, October 2009). "We went from basking in the glow to shouting …
How Having a Baby Will Affect Your Marriage
Find out how having a baby will affect your new marriage.
Pregnancy - How To Tell Your Husband You're Pregnant
Find out how to tell your husband you're pregnant by reading stories from others who have already revealed their pregnancy to their spouse.
How to Reveal You're Pregnant
Find out the best way to tell your husband that you're pregnant -- whether you were both longing to become parents or dreading it.
The Right Reasons to Have Kids
Having a baby is a big decision, one that many newlyweds face. Sometimes, people decide to become parents for all the wrong reasons. They think the baby will improve their relationship. Or they want to keep up with the Joneses, who have 3.5 kids. They are not necessarily thinking rationally about what’s best for them as a couple or for the baby they plan to have. On the other hand, there ar…
Trying to Get Pregnant
Determine if you are ready to start a family and try getting pregnant.
How to Have a Happy Marriage When You're Parenting
Discover how you can have a happy marriage even when you're busy parenting.
How to Overcome Childbirth Fears
Get over your worst fears about childbirth as you and your new spouse decide whether to have a baby.
Answers to Your Infertility Questions
Coping with infertility is difficult for any couple but especially newlyweds who are still getting used to marriage. Get answers to your questions about infertility and consider treatment options.
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