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Subsequent Pregnancies

Most literature focuses on the first time family and pregnancy. Here is where you can find out information about the second (or more) time around!

Reason You're Done Having Babies

So you think you're done having babies? What reasons are you considering when you make this decision?

Big Brother or Sister: How did you tell your other children that they…

How did you tell your other children that they were going to be a big brother or sister?

4 Ways to Care for Your Older Child During the Birth

If you have older children and you're expecting a new baby you may wonder what you can do with the older sibling during the birth to include them.

How will your children take part in the birth?

Where will they be? Who will be with them?

Surviving Pregnancy with a Toddler

Congratulations on expecting another baby! But how do you manage the strain of pregnancy when you are trying to chase a toddler?

Preparing for a New Baby

Preparing an older children for a new baby is fun. Here are some tips for getting ready for a new baby.

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!

Are you ready for another baby?

Having a baby is a big change. But going from your first to your second (or more) can be an even bigger change. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you take the plunge.

How did you handle a pregnancy while dealing with other kids?

Having more than one child can make your second pregnancy much harder. How did you deal?

Getting Your Children Ready for a New Baby

Expecting another baby? You may wonder what you need to do to get your older kids ready for the new baby. Here are some tips to getting ready.

Weight Gain Between Pregnancies Increases Risks to Mom and Baby

The weight you fail to lose between pregnancies can have a disastourous effect on your pregnancy, your health and the health of your baby.

Sibling Hospital Bag

Ever wonder how you're going to entertain your older child while they wait for their sibling? Here is a hospital bag to pack for them or ways to entertain them where ever they are while their new baby is being born...

Grand Multip

Definition of the term Grand Multip as it relates to pregnancy and birth.

First-Born Jealousy

If you are expecting another baby, you may be worriedabout how your first born will handle becoming a big brother or sister. Here are some helpful tips to adding a new baby to your family.

Second Baby Shower

Are baby showers for second babies appropriate? Have a look at some of the reasonsing for the pros and cons.

Books as Gifts for New Siblings

Books make the perfect gift for siblings.

Natural Childbirth: The Next Time

" Becoming empowered to have natural childbirth the second time (even if the first time wasn’t great)" Dr. Bartell helps you decide what's right for you.

Fighting Postpartum Blues: It's Harder With Two Than One

Some common questions about PPD with more than one child. What you can expect.

Dad's Changing Role

How having another baby effects dad.

Should you breastfeed this time around?

If you didn't breastfeed last time, you may wonder if you should or could this time. Dr. Bartell answers your questions.

What did your child want to name the baby?

Did you have an older child or friend who wanted to help name your baby? What baby names did they choose?

How is a second pregnancy different from a first pregnancy?

Once you've had a baby, you've got the pregnancy thing down. Or do you? Here other moms share how their second pregnancy was different than their first!

Your Second Pregnancy

Your second pregnancy is going to be different from your first pregnancy. So how do you deal with a second pregnancy when you already have to care for a baby or older child.

Feeling Your Baby Moving in Your Second Pregnancy

In your second pregnancy, you notice a lot of things are different. This can also include when you start feeling your baby move.

Childbirth Class the Second Time Around

Many people decide to take childbirth classes with their first baby, but do you need to take a class when you're pregnant with a subsequent baby? The answer might surprise you.

Another baby? - How did you know you were ready for another baby?

How did you know you were ready for another baby?

What do you say when someone comments on your family size? - Family Size...

Big family. Small family. Only child. Everyone has an opinion on the ideal family size. But what happens when people start sharing their opinion with you?

How long between pregnancies?

We like to plan everything - even our children. Do we really have control over how far apart our kids are?

Breastfeeding Books for Kids

A look at some of the books available that are designed to talk about breastfeeding to kids.

Children at Birth

Should you have your older children at the birth of your baby?

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