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11. Breastfeeding: 11 Things That May Help
    

    Have you decided to try breastfeeding, at least part of the time? You can nurse a baby anytime, anyplace with nothing but your own breasts, of course. "Breastfeeding is a simple, beautiful, natural process, and it often succeeds without a lot of gadgets," says pediatrician Ann M. Witt, MD, IBCLC, co

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12. Bringing Up Baby Organically
    

    It's called "baby organics," and it's a growing movement among parents of newborns to go green -- and we're not just talking vegetables! Indeed, the idea here is to not only fill your baby's tummy with organic foods, but also everything from baby clothes and diapers to bedding, nursery furniture, ca

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13. Breast Pumps 101
    

    Many breastfeeding mothers who are nearing the end of maternity leave want to continue giving their babies breast milk when they return to work, but the concept of pumping and feeding the baby from a bottle may be foreign to them. After all, nursing doesn't require any paraphernalia. If you're about

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14. 6 Serious Symptoms in Babies Never to Ignore
    

    Becoming a parent for the first time is amazing, but it can also be scary -- especially the first time your baby gets sick.  It can be tempting to hit the panic button for every little cough or rash. How can you tell what's serious, what's just new parent jitters, and what can wait until your baby’s

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15. Get Your Body Back After Pregnancy
    

    If all those images of svelte and shapely celebrity new moms have left you feeling like you never want to look in a mirror again, take heart! Here's some real-world advice on how to get your body back after pregnancy. It sometimes seems as if they're jumping right from the labor bed to the treadmill

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16. The Truth About Baby Poop
    

    New babies don't come with an instruction manual, but they do leave clues about the state of their health.  Hiding in a baby's diaper is a wealth of information, and many new parents understandably find themselves spending a lot of time and energy trying to decode the messages left for them - the am

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17. Is My Newborn Normal?
    

    The moment your newborn is delivered, you're bound to heave a heavy sigh of relief. But if you're like most first-time parents, that relief doesn't last long. Unexpected birthmarks, a pulsating soft spot, jaundice, skin rashes, eyes that cross, head lumps and bumps: It can all be downright scary and

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18. When to Call the Pediatrician
    

    Whether you’re a new or veteran parent, a sick baby can leave you confused and afraid. Is the baby's fever dangerous? Should you call the doctor for a cough? Vomiting? Diarrhea? It helps knowing that most common issues aren't an emergency. A touch of stomach flu, a little fussiness, and a minor diar

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19. Making the Transition From Breast to Bottle Feeding
    

    You enjoy breastfeeding, but you’ve also started dreaming about sleeping through the night again. Or going back to work. Maybe both. That means one thing: It’s probably time to give your child her first baby bottle. Maybe the bottle will contain breast milk, or maybe you’ll be switching over to baby

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20. Newborn Care: What You Need for Baby
    

    Baby’s on the way and it seems there are dozens of newborn care "must-haves" on your long list. At the top are modern necessities like infant seats, baby strollers, and cribs of course, but what else do you need to take care of your newborn? To find out, WebMD went to the pros -- pediatricians as we

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