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Pregnancy and When to Call The Doctor

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By Amalah of Alpha Mom
Amalah holds another pregnant mama's hand through her early week jitters. This pregnant mama can't tell if what she's experiencing is normal or something to run to the doctor about. Spotting? Cramps? How soon do you go to the doctor? How do you decide on a doctor or midwife?

How to Keep Your Kids From Killing Each Other

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Ahh, sibling rivalry. A mama of four boys shares her five tips on keeping her kids happy, healthy and alive when in each other's company. This is particularly useful as we come upon the Holiday Season and school is out.

The New Baby Visiting Hours

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Amalah tackles the issue of family visitation after the baby is born. Oh, family politics. How we fear thee. "What is a reasonable amount of time for me to recover and bond with my daughter before permitting extended family to descend upon us for extended lengths of time?" asks an expectant mama.

Girl Pushed, Mom Approved Holiday Gift Guide

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Remember when you were a tweenage girl and all you wished for, was that your parents just understood you? That of course, included the impossible, like reading your mind. And that included buying you the right Holiday Gifts, too.

What we now have, is knowledge of the hottest products for tweenage girls this season and a reality check into what moms are planning on buying (and not buying) in these hard economic times, and why. Read on.

What's That Smell? Fragrance in Facial Moisturizers

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Several of our readers have written and commented about the "smell" of one of our favorites, Philosophy's Hope in a Jar. I've heard it described as "weird" and "fishy" and now..."spoiled." We give you the scoop.

Can I stay vegetarian while pregnant?

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I am a vegetarian. I have been for thirteen years now (I'm 27). I don't eat anything that was once an animal (that includes fish). I do eat dairy and the occasional egg, but on the whole my protein comes from plant sources. My husband (a meat eater) thinks I need to see a nutritionist when I do get pregnant, because he believes that I should not be vegetarian while baking a baby. The opinion that I should start eating meat again once knocked up has been echoed by several co-workers and many members of my family. Further destroying my confidence was my vegan friend who, upon learning she was pregnant, started eating poultry "for the baby." What do you think? I really don't want to make any sort of switch.