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](/getting-pregnant/preparing-for-pregnancy/age-and-fertility-getting-pregnant-in-your-30s_1494695)[
How to prepare for pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/getting-pregnant/preparing-for-pregnancy/how-to-prepare-for-pregnancy-basics_7171)[
Pregnancy after 40: Here's what to know
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/getting-pregnant/preparing-for-pregnancy/age-and-fertility-getting-pregnant-in-your-40s_1494699)[
Age and fertility: Getting pregnant in your 20s
Reviewed by Anthony Propst, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist
](/getting-pregnant/preparing-for-pregnancy/age-and-fertility-getting-pregnant-in-your-20s_1494692)[
How to get pregnant fast: 4 tips to help you conceive
Reviewed by Tarun Jain, M.D., reproductive endocrinology and infertility physician
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/how-to-get-pregnant-fast_10337115)[
Cervical mucus: What it looks like through your cycle
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/cervical-mucus-what-it-looks-like-through-your-cycle_10351429)[
Basal body temperature: Detecting ovulation and early pregnancy
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/chart-basal-body-temperature-and-cervical-mucus_3195)[
Ovulation symptoms: 10 signs you're ovulating
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/ovulation-symptoms-how-can-i-tell-when-im-ovulating_484)[
How your menstrual cycle works
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/how-your-menstrual-cycle-works_20002896)[
What brown discharge means before or after a period
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/brown-discharge-instead-of-period_40007920)[
Irregular periods: What causes them, and how to get yours back on track
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/irregular-periods_40009894)[
Is it possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/getting-pregnant/ovulation/can-you-get-pregnant-while-breastfeeding_40007910)[
What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/getting-pregnant/pregnancy-tests/faint-line-pregnancy-test_40008394)[
How to take a home pregnancy test
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
](/getting-pregnant/pregnancy-tests/home-pregnancy-tests_2029)[
What is pregnancy test tweaking?
Reviewed by Emily Hu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/getting-pregnant/pregnancy-tests/pregnancy-test-tweaking-explained_40005718)
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Your complete guide to sex during pregnancy
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/relationships/sex-during-pregnancy-overview_390)[
How to plan the best babymoon so you can relax before your baby comes
Reviewed by Jacqueline Dela Merced, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/relationships/babymoon_1472877)[
Pregnancy sex positions, with illustrations
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/relationships/pregnancy-sex-positions-illustrated_10408539)[
How to support a woman in labor: A childbirth cheat sheet for partners
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
](/pregnancy/relationships/a-childbirth-cheat-sheet-for-dads-to-be_8244)[
When will my partner feel the baby kick?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/relationships/when-will-my-partner-feel-the-baby-kick_10366574)[
Why am I so hungry? How to handle an increased appetite in pregnancy
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/im-pregnant-and-constantly-hungry-how-can-i-manage-my-weight_10394933)[
Wondering about typical pregnancy weight gain? Here's what to expect
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/pregnancy-weight-gain-what-to-expect_1466)[
Everything you need to know about the NIPT test
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/nipt-noninvasive-prenatal-testing_10404483)[
All about pregnancy ultrasounds, including when you'll have yours
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/ultrasound-during-pregnancy_329)[
When can I hear my baby's heartbeat?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/when-can-i-hear-my-babys-heartbeat_10349811)[
How hCG levels change by week of pregnancy
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/hcg-levels_40007974)[
When and how can I find out my baby's sex?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/when-and-how-can-i-find-out-my-babys-sex_20004784)[
How to get relief from round ligament pain
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/round-ligament-pain_205)[
Can you get a tattoo while pregnant?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/tattoos-and-pregnancy_40008262)[
What is a chemical pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/what-is-a-chemical-pregnancy_40007954)[
Everything you need to know about 3D and 4D ultrasounds during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/3d-and-4d-ultrasound_40007980)[
Can you take melatonin while pregnant?
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/is-it-safe-to-take-melatonin-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding_40007292)[
What the glucose test during pregnancy is really like
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/glucose-screening-and-glucose-tolerance-tests_1483)[
What happens if I get COVID while pregnant?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/covid-while-pregnant_40009134)[
Brown spotting during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/brown-discharge_40007926)[
Miscarriage: Signs, symptoms, and causes
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/miscarriage-signs-causes-and-treatment_252)[
Is it okay to be pregnant with no pregnancy symptoms?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/no-pregnancy-symptoms_40008002)[
I'm pregnant: What do I do now?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/pregnant-now-what_10338393)[
Safe medications during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/safe-medications-during-pregnancy_1486462)[
Can you lose weight while pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/overweight-and-pregnant-how-to-manage-weight-gain-during-pre_1313887)[
Fever during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/health-and-safety/fever-in-pregnancy_40008522)[
That shooting pain in your groin might be lightning crotch – here's what to know
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/lightning-crotch-jolts-to-the-pelvis-during-pregnancy_40007660)[
Tiny seed to giant watermelon: How big your baby is this week
Reviewed by Judith Venuti, Ph.D., embryologist
](/pregnancy/your-body/how-big-is-my-baby-week-by-week-fruit-and-veggie-comparisons_5223185)[
How fast is your baby growing? See how fetal weight and height change by week during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/growth-chart-fetal-length-and-weight-week-by-week_1290794)[
What is your mucus plug and what does it look like?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/mucus-plug_40007938)[
Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/pregnancy-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore_1622)[
How to get relief from pregnancy gas and bloating
Reviewed by Kristin Cohen, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, midwife
](/pregnancy/your-body/gas-and-bloating-during-pregnancy_247)[
Pregnancy in weeks, months, and trimesters
Reviewed by Lizellen La Follette, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/pregnancy-in-weeks-months-and-trimesters_10326878)[
How a doula can help with childbirth
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
](/pregnancy/your-body/doulas-should-you-hire-a-labor-coach_480)[
What does vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) during pregnancy mean?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/what-does-vaginal-discharge-during-pregnancy-mean_270)[
When does morning sickness start and end?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/when-does-morning-sickness-start-peak-and-end_40005756)[
Why your pregnant belly feels tight and heavy
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/stomach-tightening-during-pregnancy_40009094)[
How your belly button changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/your-pregnant-belly-button_40009124)[
Braxton Hicks contractions
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/braxton-hicks-contractions_156)[
What's the best sleeping position during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/pregnancy-sleeping-positions_40007734)[
Membrane sweep: One way to get your labor started
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/labor-and-delivery/membrane-sweep)[
Hospital bag checklist: What to pack for labor and postpartum
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/packing-for-the-hospital-or-birth-center_185)[
Here's exactly what happens during a C-section, and how long it takes
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/c-section_160)[
The stages of labor and delivery
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/stages-of-labor_177)[
Inducing labor: Why and how providers induce labor
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/inducing-labor_173)[
Recognizing the signs of labor
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/signs-of-labor_181)[
Live birth: Natural
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/pregnancy/your-body/live-birth-natural_3656508)[
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 1 to 9
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/inside-pregnancy-weeks-1-to-9_10302602)[
Inside pregnancy: Labor and birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/inside-pregnancy-labor-and-birth_3658872)[
Heightened sense of smell during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/pregnancy/your-body/heightened-sense-of-smell-during-pregnancy_40009100)[
What it feels like when your water breaks
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/pregnancy/your-body/water-breaking-what-it-feels-like_10339934)[
When will my pregnancy start to show?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/when-will-my-pregnancy-start-to-show_10366573)[
Stuffy nose during pregnancy
Reviewed by Rebecca Yee, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/stuffy-nose-during-pregnancy_1076)[
Is it normal for my baby to have hiccups in the womb?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/is-it-normal-for-my-baby-to-have-hiccups-in-the-womb_2647)[
What is pregnancy brain?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/pregnancy-brain-why-it-happens-and-how-to-be-less-forgetful_236)[
Cramping during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/cramps-during-pregnancy_204)[
PUPPP rash during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/puppp-rash_40008036)[
Linea nigra
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/linea-nigra_40008034)[
Natural ways to induce labor
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/pregnancy/your-body/natural-ways-to-induce-labor_40008022)[
Breast changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-body/breast-tenderness-sore-nipples-during-pregnancy_262)[
Cervical dilation and effacement
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-body/dilation-and-effacement_40007972)[
Why do breasts leak colostrum during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/pregnancy/your-body/leaking-colostrum_40007942)[
Positions to ease labor pain
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
](/pregnancy/your-body/positions-to-ease-labor-pain_3656514)[
Getting an epidural
](/pregnancy/your-body/getting-an-epidural_10309447)[
When will my baby drop?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-baby/when-is-my-baby-likely-to-drop_1460217)[
Signs you’re having twins or multiples
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-baby/when-and-how-to-find-out-if-youre-carrying-twins-or-more_3579)[
Fetal development week by week
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-baby/fetal-development-week-by-week_10406730)[
Fetal movement: When can you feel your baby move?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-baby/fetal-movement-feeling-your-baby-kick_2872)[
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 28 to 37
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-baby/inside-pregnancy-weeks-28-to-37_3658874)[
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 15 to 20
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-baby/inside-pregnancy-weeks-15-to-20_10308111)[
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 21 to 27
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-baby/inside-pregnancy-weeks-21-to-27_10312242)[
Twins in the womb: Fetal development month by month
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
](/pregnancy/your-baby/twins-fetal-development-month-by-month_5229555)[
Can you have caffeine while pregnant?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/diet-and-fitness/caffeine-during-pregnancy_3955)[
Which teas are safe to drink while pregnant?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/diet-and-fitness/herbal-teas-during-pregnancy_3537)[
10 healthy snacks for pregnancy
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
](/pregnancy/diet-and-fitness/10-healthy-snacks-for-pregnancy_10396237)[
15 healthy recipes for pregnancy
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
](/pregnancy/diet-and-fitness/15-healthy-recipes-for-pregnancy_10412591)[
The 12 best foods to fuel your pregnancy
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
](/pregnancy/diet-and-fitness/what-to-eat-when-pregnant-the-12-best-foods_10392775)[
15 fun baby gender predictor tests to try
By Jenny Des Jarlais
](/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/15-fun-baby-gender-predictor-tests-to-try_10414822)[
Baby shower games for everyone
By Lucy Robinson
](/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/baby-shower-games_1611)[
Safe skin care during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
](/pregnancy/your-life/safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_1490031)[
Maternity leave: A guide for expecting moms
By Haley Longman
](/pregnancy/your-life/maternity-leave-the-basics_449)[
How do maternity clothing sizes work?
By Haley Longman
](/pregnancy/your-life/how-do-maternity-clothing-sizes-work_10337006)
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Your child's love language, and 7 signs they love you
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
](/baby/behavior/7-signs-that-your-child-loves-you_10327319)[
Why do babies grab their private parts?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/behavior/is-it-normal-for-my-baby-to-tug-on-his-penis_3652527)[
Why do babies arch their back?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/behavior/is-it-normal-for-my-baby-to-arch-her-back-and-throw-herself_3652523)[
Baby poop: Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/diapering/baby-poop-guide_10319333)[
Why green baby poop is usually nothing to worry about
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/diapering/green-baby-poop_40010070)[
Yeast diaper rash
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/diapering/yeast-diaper-rash_10913)[
Is it normal that my newborn poops after every feeding?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/diapering/is-it-normal-for-my-baby-to-poop-after-every-feeding_3652446)[
3 fun facts about baby poop
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/diapering/3-fun-facts-about-baby-poop_40009074)[
When can babies see clearly and recognize colors?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/newborn-baby/when-will-my-baby-see-clearly_1368493)[
When do babies' eyes change color? It depends
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/newborn-baby/will-my-babys-eyes-stay-this-color_10009)[
How to take care of a newborn baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/newborn-baby/newborn-baby_10345806)[
Why babies spit up
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
](/baby/newborn-baby/why-babies-spit-up_1765)[
Common questions about life with a newborn, answered
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/newborn-baby/solutions-to-new-parent-dilemmas_10346047)[
Does your baby have a formula allergy? Here's how to tell
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/formula-feeding/what-are-the-signs-of-a-formula-allergy_9138)[
How to supplement with formula when you're breastfeeding
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/formula-feeding/breastfeeding-and-supplementing-with-formula_8484)[
How to switch baby formula
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/formula-feeding/can-i-switch-formula-brands-and-if-so-how-do-i-ease-the-tran_1334521)[
How long is formula good for? Here's how to prepare and store formula safely
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/formula-feeding/how-to-safely-store-and-reuse-formula_10419858)[
How much formula newborns and babies need
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/formula-feeding/how-much-formula-your-baby-needs_9136)[
Does gripe water actually work to soothe colic?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/crying-colic/gripe-water-for-babies_40009162)[
Five types of baby cries and what they might mean
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/crying-colic/different-baby-cries_40009946)[
What to do when your baby's crying for no reason
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/crying-colic/what-to-do-when-your-baby-cries-for-no-reason_10320516)[
What is baby witching hour?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/crying-colic/what-is-baby-witching-hour_40009746)[
Why babies cry, and how to soothe them
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/crying-colic/12-reasons-why-your-baby-is-crying-and-how-to-soothe-them_9790)[
Sample baby schedules for 11- and 12-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
](/baby/schedules/sample-baby-schedules-for-11-and-12-month-olds_3657182)[
Sample baby schedules for 9- and 10-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
](/baby/schedules/sample-baby-schedules-for-9-and-10-month-olds_3657239)[
Sample baby schedules for 5- and 6-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
](/baby/schedules/sample-baby-schedules-for-5-and-6-month-olds_3657233)[
Sample baby schedules for 7- and 8-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
](/baby/schedules/sample-baby-schedules-for-7-and-8-month-olds_3657236)[
Sample baby schedules for 1- and 2-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
](/baby/schedules/sample-baby-schedules-for-1-and-2-month-olds_3657227)[
Sample baby schedules for 3- and 4-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
](/baby/schedules/sample-baby-schedules-for-3-and-4-month-olds_3657230)[
Baby schedules: Why, when, and how to start a routine
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/schedules/the-basics-of-baby-schedules-why-when-and-how-to-start-a-rou_3658352)[
How to use a bulb syringe or nasal aspirator
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/bathing-body-care/how-to-use-a-bulb-syringe-or-nasal-aspirator-to-clear-a-stuf_482)[
When can my baby go in the shower?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/bathing-body-care/when-can-my-baby-go-in-the-shower_1368466)[
How to bathe a newborn or older baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
](/baby/bathing-body-care/when-can-i-give-my-baby-a-bath_9945)[
Stressing about your supply? Here’s how to tell whether your baby's getting enough breast milk
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
](/baby/breastfeeding/how-to-tell-whether-your-babys-getting-enough-breast-milk_617)[
Coping with cracked, bleeding, or scabbed nipples while breastfeeding
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
](/baby/breastfeeding/cracked-or-bleeding-nipples_8493)[
Making breast milk: When and how you start producing it
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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B
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C
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D
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E
[Baby girl names that start with E](/baby-names/list/baby-girl-names-that-start-with-e)
F
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G
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H
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I
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J
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K
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L
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M
[Baby girl names that start with M](/baby-names/list/baby-girl-names-that-start-with-m)
N
[Baby girl names that start with N](/baby-names/list/baby-girl-names-that-start-with-n)
O
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