The Daily Bootie Newsletter for New Parents

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Coping With Bedrest

Learn mental and physical tips for surviving the challenge of being on bedrest.

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Should You Take Fish Oil During Pregnancy?

Yet another reason for women to consider popping fish oil pills (or better yet, eat fish!) during pregnancy: Recent research suggests it may offer babies protection against colds.

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New Baby Checklist: Everything You Need to Buy

Be sure to have everything ready for when your newborn arrives with this handy checklist.

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Which Birthing Class is Right for You?

Birthing classes offer a safe place where questions and fears can be brought into the open. Here are some choices to consider.

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How to Make Your Baby-Naming Experience Less Stressful

By: Nicole Pelletiere Selecting a name for your child can be a challenging task.  Not only must you choose a name that you and your husband both admire, but it must be a name that your little one will be proud to carry for the rest of their life. Luckily Jennifer Moss, author of “The [...]

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The Do’s & Don’t's of Exercising While Pregnant

Find out how to break a sweat safely.

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Vitamin D In Pregnancy & Baby’s Brain Development

Another study suggests higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy may play an important role in a baby’s future health. In the latest study, Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy has been linked to poorer mental and motor skills in babies. Researchers in Spain measured the level of vitamin D in the blood of almost 2,000 [...]

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Weight Loss Tips for Moms

Losing 100 lbs is no easy feat. Jenny Hutt, host of the popular Sirius XM talk show “Just Jenny,” did just that and still has to work hard every day to maintain it; however, it isn’t always easy between a full time job, marriage and two teenage children. Here are some sample tips from Jenny [...]

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Oopsie Loopsie: Giving Moms ‘A Little More Room’

By: Nicole Pelletiere After having their children, sister-in-laws Kristin and Anna Forselius discovered that baby weight was keeping them from getting back into their normal-sized pants.  After the infamous rubber-band attempt, they decided it was time to brainstorm for a more convenient and attractive way to get the job done.  Then, Oopsie Loopsie was born. [...]

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