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Implantation bleeding: what is it?

Early Pregnancy:

Implantation bleeding: what is it?

Up to one-third of women experience implantation bleeding, which occurs when the fertilized egg implants in the uterus. Here’s how to tell the difference between an implantation bleed and bleeding in . . .
Pregnant? How to stop smoking

Early Pregnancy:

Pregnant? How to stop smoking

Smoking while you are pregnant puts you at risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and other pregnancy complications and also harms your baby’s health. Follow gurgle’s tips on how to quit smoking in pregnancy . . .
The baby diet

Guide To : Trying for a baby:

The baby diet

Not only can eating the right nutrients and avoiding potentially harmful foods make it more likely that you will get pregnant in the first place – they also will make it more likely that you will have . . .
Cooking with your toddler

Feeding & Food:

Cooking with your toddler

Cooking with your toddler is great fun and involving her in simple food preparation also can be a great way of raising her to try anything, as you can encourage her to taste things as she goes along. . . .
Your baby’s milk teeth

Baby Health:

Your baby’s milk teeth

That first tooth cutting through is a big milestone in your baby’s first year, but just how do you ease the pain of teething and go about caring for your baby’s milk teeth?
Anxious mommy – when stress takes over...

Caring for your Baby:

Anxious mommy – when stress takes over...

Often the desire to be the best mom you can possibly be can lead you to panic over every little thing when it comes to your newborn. Here’s gurgle’s roundup of what worries moms the most – and how to . . .
You and your ex: Tips on how to stay friendly for the kids

Relationships:

You and your ex: Tips on how to stay friendly for the kids

Co-parenting after divorce means putting aside your differences and staying friendly after you split for the sake of your child…
My toddler is hooked on baby food

Feeding & Food:

My toddler is hooked on baby food

It’s not uncommon for your toddler to prefer smooth baby food but it can lead to raising a fussy eater. Here are gurgle’s tips for getting your toddler to eat lumpier foods…
How to be a good role model for your child

Lifestyle:

How to be a good role model for your child

You are your child’s first teacher and that means it’s vital that you set a good example. Modeling good behavior will help you raise a can-do kid!
Thanksgiving with babies and toddlers

Lifestyle:

Thanksgiving with babies and toddlers

When it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving with babies and toddlers, gurgle has all the tips you need to keep the holiday season stress-free…