Having a Baby

Why I Cried When My Son Was Born

Joel Stein | Posted 05.24.2012

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Joel Stein

I didn't learn all that much on the day my son was born, other than that women should definitely get the epidural right away, out of politeness to others. But I also learned that I had no idea how we start out.

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Infertility: An Age-Old Problem

Mache Seibel, MD | Posted 04.25.2012

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Mache Seibel, MD

Although there have been tremendous advances over the past 30 years to give many couples the possibility of having a baby who might otherwise not have been able to have one, one thing hasn't changed: the impact of age.

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I Never Thought I Wanted A Baby -- Until...

Salon | Posted 04.23.2012

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It started with a TV commercial. I can't remember what was being advertised. All I know is that it showed a father holding a newborn baby, and I start...

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How Does Becoming a Parent and Caring for Family Affect My Taxes?

Women & Co | Posted 04.04.2012

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Women & Co

If you're a sandwich-generation taxpayer -- meaning you're responsible for caring for your parents while managing your own household and children -- you may be able to claim the $3,700 dependent exemption in 2011 for supporting your qualifying relatives, including your parents and grown children.

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A Note To New Parents Everywhere

Devon Corneal | Posted 05.19.2012

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Devon Corneal

For all the moms and dads out there who are hitting a wall, who are questioning whether they have the energy to get up tomorrow and do the whole thing all over again, who wonder what the hell they got themselves into, I want to reassure you.

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Share Your Birth Story With HuffPost Parents

Farah L. Miller | Posted 05.05.2012

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Farah L. Miller

I think it's time to talk about more of the details, not less. At least here in our corner of the world, let's start sharing our versions of birth, feelings included.

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Notes To A New Mom

Lisa Belkin | Posted 03.26.2012

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Lisa Belkin

Everything about your own children is different -- deeper, fiercer. This is something you can not possibly understand until you join the club yourself. Here are just a few of the realizations of membership.

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A Baby? New Play Explores Politics of Child Bearing

Stephanie Green | Posted 12.04.2011

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Stephanie Green

Duncan Macmillan, who at 30 is a rising British writer and director, prefers to describe Lungs as a conversation, probably "the most intimate and domestic" one two people will ever have.

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Should You Get Pregnant? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself

Posted 10.29.2011

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By Alana Brager | Life2pointoh You’re married and settled into your blissful life of two. The house is quiet and weekly date nights are still par...

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Oz And Roizen's New Book, "You: Having A Baby" (VIDEO)

abcnews.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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The latest installment of the "YOU" series of self-improvement books, "You: Having a Baby", is full of tips for a healthy pregnancy. The authors, Dr. ...

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