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Baby Shower Games Collection

Collection One
Two baby shower games, including a team game.

Collection Two
A baby shower game with morals.

Collection Three
Two baby shower games, of real life fun.

Collection Four
Two baby shower games, including baby bingo.

Collection Five
A game/skit for a baby shower.

Collection Six
A "tasty" game for a baby shower.

Collection Seven
A neat game about what you've never done, and a nice prize too!

Collection Eight
What you see, is what you get!

Collection Nine
The baby name game!

Collection Ten
A cool birth guess.

Collection Eleven
A spin on baby bingo.

Collection Twelve
How far can you walk with potatoes between your legs?

Collection Thirteen
Tie them up with string and closepins if they don't know what they are talking about!

Collection Fourteen
It's all in the hips!

Collection Fifteen
It's all in lips!

Collection Sixteen
A collection of games.

Collection Seventeen
Pink and blue tulle.

Collection Eighteen
A kissing game, and you thought that was all over...

Collection Nineteen
You need a memory for this one!

Collection Twenty
Are you scrambling?

Collection Twenty-One
It all amounts to a hill of beans.

Collection Twenty-Two
Winner takes pins!

Collection Twenty-Three
Spin on the pin game!

Collection Twenty-Four
Collecting baby pictures can be fun!

Collection Twenty-Five
Rice and pins, and nursery rhymes.

Collection Twenty-Six
Who can win this throw down game of pop?

Collection Twenty-Seven
A collection of written and guessing games.

Collection Twenty-Eight
A collection of games for everyone.

Collection Twenty-Nine
Baby pictionary.

Collection Thirty
Famous Faces, a game of extraordinary fun.

Collection Thirty-One
Take a timer, and go! Everyone could be a winner, no skills needed!

Collection Thirty-Two
It's like picking a needle, well, safety pin, out of a haystack...

Collection Thirty-Three
A guessing game with a unique twist.

Collection Thirty-Four
A set of ice breakers.

Collection Thirty-Five
A ton of fun with clothes pins.

Collection Thirty-Six
A name game using the parent's names.

Collection Thirty-Seven
A name game using the baby's name.

Collection Thirty-Eight
The Baby Version of "The Price is Right."

Collection Thirty-Nine
A variant of the toilet paper game.

Collection Forty
A sweet collection for the babe-to-be.

Collection Forty-One
Two games, including cotton balls and pencils.

Collection Forty-Two
A really "cool" game, great for multiples.

Collection Forty-Three
Can't cross your legs?

Collection Forty-Four
Can you diaper blind folded? There's more too!

Collection Forty-Five
Are you a quick draw? This one is great for a few laughs.

Collection Forty-Six
Here are some easy ways to give out prizes, with no competition.

Collection Forty-Seven
A time capsule.

Collection Forty-Eight
Where's the paper and what was/is on it?

Collection Forty-Nine
Dirty Diaper Game

Collection Fifty
Baby memories.

Collection Fifty-One
Easy thank you.

Collection Fifty-Two
Dirty diapers, no really!

Collection Fifty-Three
What do you call the baby?

Collection Fifty-Four
Just how big is it?

Collection Fifty-Five
Games, games, games.

Collection Fifty-Six
Mother -toss.

Collection Fifty-Seven
Using initials and a lot of imagination!

Collection Fifty-Eight
A taboo version.

Collection Fifty-Nine
A collection with ways to involve dad.

Collection Sixty
A gift wrapping good idea!

Collection Sixty-One
How to diaper a baby at 2 AM!

Collection Sixty-Two
Fly solo with this yummy game!

Collection Sixty-Three
How great is your memory?

Backache in Pregnancy
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Articles

12/29/97 - Caffeine: Pregnancy & Fertility: What exactly are the dangers of caffeine during pregnancy? Does it affect your fertility?

12/22/97 - Breastfeeding & Work: A new breastfeeding statement, and how it could affect your job.

12/15/97 - A Not So Happy Holiday: Holiday support for those dealing with infertility or the loss of a baby.

12/08/97 - AFP & Triple Screen Testing: Are these genetic tests really good for you?

12/01/97 - Ectopic Pregnancy: Learn about the leading cause of death in the first trimester.

11/24/97 - The Well Planned Pregnancy: How preconceptional planning affects you and your future children.

11/17/97 - Adoption & Safe Families Act: Congress has just passed new legislation on adoption and foster care.

11/10/97 - Our Miracle: The birth of a miracle. A baby that might never have been...

11/03/97 - Informed Consent in Pregnancy: What you need to know about your medical care.

10/27/97 - Special Moments of Pregnancy: Several of our readers share their special moments.

10/20/97 - Choosing a Care Provider: You have so many options these days. Which is right for you?

10/13/97 - Group B Strep in Pregnancy: What you need to know.

10/06/97 - Coping with Labor: Your guide to labor and birth coping techniques.

09/29/97 - The Baby Shower: A look at the games, the fun and the history.

09/22/97 - Am I at Risk for Postpartum Depression?: Learn how to predict postpartum emotional problems and what you can do beforehand to cope.

09/15/97 - Nine Months of Fitness: Exercise can help make your birth easier, and your return to prepregnancy shape much faster. So why not?

09/08/97 - Walking Epidurals: Are all epidurals created equally?: With all the advances of technology now women who opt for medications during labor have much better options. Learn about some of the newest!

09/01/97 - Cutest Ultrasound Picture Contest: Show off your baby prenatally, and possibly win prizes. Send us your ultrasound pictures now!

08/25/97 - Sex During Pregnancy: Nothing raises as many eyebrows as the subject of sex during pregnancy. Despite the old saying that medical and religious miracles aside, every pregnancy started with a sex act.

08/18/97 - Childbirth Education: A look at childbirth educators, and information on taking childbirth classes, and how to find them.

08/11/97 - Smoking & Pregnancy: A look at the personal affects of smoking on pregnancy, why quit, how to quit, and much more. A joint feature with Christine Rowley, our smoking cessation guide.

08/04/97 - Children at Birth: This week we discuss how to decide if you want older children at your next birth and how to prepare them for this experience.

07/28/97 - Oh My Aching Back: Pregnancy & Back Pain: Most pregnant women will experience back ache during pregnancy. Here are the common reasons for this, some ideas on prevention, and solutions. Including tips from our resident back pain expert, Diane Hunter.

07/21/97 - Family Centered Cesareans: Information on cesarean surgery and how you can make it more family centered. Including tips on recovery and a photo gallery.

07/14/97 - Pregnancy & Beyond Freebies: Three other stellar guides at About.commpany have teamed up with me this week to bring you listings of free things available for pregnancy and beyond!

07/07/97 - Should we eat or drink in labor?: A look at the historical factors that influence this decision, why we are where we are today and what you need to know about this before labor starts.

06/30/97 - Prenatal Care at a Glance: We throw the words "prenatal care" around without thinking what it involves. Learn a bit about what that is and how to get the most of your prenatal care.

06/23/97 - Are Home Pregnancy Tests Really That Accurate?: You'll see the ads for pregnancy kits everywhere! So, which one is really the best and what determines that anyway?

06/16/97 - Is My Baby Alright?: A simple method to test fetal well-being on your own, without fancy equipment.

06/09/97 - Getting Your Partner Involved: How do you get a reluctant partner involved in pregnancy? Is there a happy medium to what you can do together? Read some suggestions from other couples.

06/02/97 - Preterm Labor: A Crash Course: Preterm labor is a major complication. Learn about what you can do to prevent and manage preterm labor.

05/26/97 - Contest! Help Name Our Baby!: We're running out of names for number three! Help Kevin and I name our third baby!

05/19/97 - Pregnancy: The Second Time Around: Everything you read seems to focus on the first pregnancy, are there differences for the second (or more) time around? Moms tell us yes!

05/12/97 - Pregnancy From the Shadows: Many times pregnancy is a time of joy, however, there are a number of families who are dealing with complicated pregnancies. One of the most frequently prescribed methods of helping a complicated pregnancy is bedrest. Hear from three moms on how they coped.

05/05/97 - Want to know the gender of your unborn baby?: A lot of people struggle with the question of whether or not to find out the sex of their baby prenatally. Find out some facts about how to determine the sex during pregnancy and the possible ramifications.

04/28/97 - Episiotomy - Is it really necessary?: Episiotomy. One of the most controversial issues in childbearing today, do you know the facts and fantasies?

04/21/97 - When Will My Baby Be Born?: A look at the history of determining due dates and their validity, with some practical information for the parents-to-be.

04/14/97 - The Pregnancy Test: A Pregnancy Test of different dimensions.

04/07/97 - One Miscarriage, One Man, One Woman: Miscarriage is felt by all in a relationship. Here is the story of One Miscarriage, One Man, and One Woman.

03/31/97 - Couvade: Sympathetic Pregnancy: Information about Couvade Syndrome (Sympathetic Pregnancy) and why dads shouldn't feel alone.

03/24/97 - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: A Good Idea?: Common concerns and reasons addressed in an unbiased manner.

03/17/97 - SIDS: A Personal Story: My dealings with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and some basic facts.

03/10/97 - A Birth Plan - What is that?: Information on how to convey your ideas and beliefs about birth in a non-threatening way.

03/03/97 - Postpartum: Does it have to be a bumpy ride?: Postpartum can be a very bumpy road. There are some things that you can do to help pave the way with a smoother surface.

02/24/97 - Pregnancy Fears: Are You a Member of the W.W.C.?: The Worried Wipers Club is for women and their partners. It is a club designed with worriers in mind. Do you have any pregnancy fears?

02/17/97 - How to Share Your Big News: How and when to tell your big news in a creative way.

12/28/98 - The Year in Review
The changes we've seen this year, as well as our top ten sites and articles.

12/14/98 - Oh you just glow!
Your guide to the changes to your skin during pregnancy. Are stretch marks really a necessary evil?

11/30/98 - The Weight of the Matter
Does what you gain and how really matter?

11/16/98 - Smoking and Pregnancy
What are the hazards of smoking during pregnancy? Does quitting help? Resources and more! Part of a multi-guide special.

11/04/98 - A Miracle Year
The year of the miracle baby.

10/26/98 - Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Information on causes, definitions, and treatment for PIH.

10/19/98 - Baby Shower FAQ
Your complete source for baby shower information!

10/11/98 - Genetic Counseling
The basics of genetics and genetic counseling, including common testing.

10/05/98 - Cameras at Birth
Should cameras be allowed at births?

09/21/98 - Anatomy of a Prenatal Visit
What exactly goes on behind closed doors?

09/14/98 - Birth Ball!
A great source of comfort for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

09/08/98 - Grandparents
A look at the making of a grandparent and some resources for grandparents-to-be.

08/31/98 - Rooming In
Some ideas on protecting your newborn.

08/24/98 - Sexuality in Pregnancy
Learn about the different stages of emotional and physical change of your sexuality during pregnancy.

08/16/98 - Crash Course on Cesarean Sections
Everything you need to know about cesarean sections before the big day.

08/09/98 - Don't get rid of the kitty!
No, you don't have to get rid of the cat, but learn how to protect yourself from toxoplasmosis.

08/02/98 - Freebie Super Feature
Free! That's right, free stuff for you, your pregnancy and your baby! Five guides help you!

07/27/98 - What language are they speaking?
All those acronyms and weird words really do mean something. Find out what!

07/15/98 - PUSH!
Learn about the factors that influence the second stage of labor.

07/06/98 - VBAC Scoring
Is there a method to predict who will have a vaginal birth after a cesarean?

06/29/98 - Girl or Boy?
Ways to find out, fun along the way, and even a section on preplanning gender.

06/21/98 - Involving Your Partner in Pregnancy
A look at how to share your pregnancy with your partner.

06/08/98 - Yoga in Pregnancy
How can yoga help you have an easier pregnancy and birth? Look here to find out.

06/01/98 - Postpartum Birth Control
You haven't to think about family planning in awhile. Here's some advice.

05/25/98 - Is Natural Childbirth Dead?
Would all the women who don't want epidurals, please raise your hands.

05/18/98 - Tough Choices
Do you have the right to refuse medical care?

05/10/98 - Reflections on Motherhood
Several women give you their ideas and thoughts on becoming a mother.

05/04/98 - Doulas: Professional Labor Support
Learn how to shorten your labor, reduce your chances of having a cesarean and more!

04/27/98 - Stress & Pregnancy
How does stress affect a pregnancy and what can you do?

04/20/98 - Aromatherapy: Pregnancy & Birth
Could aromatherapy help you relax for pregnancy and birth?

04/13/98 - Are you getting enough iron?
How to get the iron you need for pregnancy.

04/07/98 - Safe Motherhood
This year's theme for World Health Day. What you can do to improve the safety of pregnancy and birth.

03/30/98 - Stages of Labor
Learn about labor, how it is divided up and what the keys are to each stage.

03/23/98 - Squatting for Birth
This can actually speed your labor and decrease complications. What do you know about it?

03/16/98 - Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
This is one of the major complications of pregnancy. Do you know the warning signs?

03/02/98 - Placenta Previa
What is this and what does the diagnosis mean to your pregnancy?

02/23/98 - Maternity Fashions
Is there such a thing as fashion during pregnancy?

02/16/98 - Pregnancy: The Second Time Around
Everything you read seems to focus on the first pregnancy, are there differences for the second (or more) time around? Moms tell us yes!

02/09/98 - Baby Love: Bonding
Find out how we fall in love with our babies. A Valentine's Day special.

02/02/98 - All About Breasts
Find out the fiction versus fact in this list of breast and breastfeeding myths.

1/26/98 - Dad's View of Pregnancy
Dying to know what men are really thinking about pregnancy? One dad tells all!

1/18/98 - Placenta Brains!?!
Have you found yourself questioning your sanity since you became pregnant? Do you often wonder where you left your brain...

1/12/98 - The Incompetent Cervix
The diagnosis and treatment for this devastating problem.

1/05/98 - Pregnancy Journals: A Precious Memory
Reasons why you might want to do a journal, including how-to, baby books, and more!

10/03/99 - Belly Mask
A look at this artful idea for saving a bit of your pregnancy. A great gift idea!

09/26/99 - Financing Pregnancy
Do you need a financial checkup before baby? Learn about insurance and pregnancy costs.

09/19/99 - Induction of Labor
Interested in learning how and why labor is induced?

09/14/99 - 10 Things to Love About Being Pregnant
Too often we focus on the negative aspects of pregnancy, here is the good news.

09/05/99 - Car Seat Buying Guide
Information on the types of car seats available and a guide to what is best for your baby.

08/29/99 - Quickening
Feeling your baby move for the first time brings much joy to your life.

08/22/99 - The Diary of a Doula
Ever wonder what it's like to be a doula? A real life story and a year in the life of a doula.

08/16/99 - Maternity Fashions
Straight advice on getting the most out of your money on maternity clothes.