Preparing for Baby

A developing fetus begins to hear at about 30 weeks, so start talking to her before she's born!

Get tips on which essentials you should buy for your baby -- before he arrives.

Find tips on dealing with unwelcome pregnancy advice from your mother, your mother-in-law, and your friends.

By Stephanie Sokol

Maternity leave and parental leave laws are different depending on where you live. Here's what new moms should know about taking maternity leave.

Find tips on negotiating your maternity leave in a way that best fits your schedule and finances, as well as maternity leave laws and your company's policy.

If you are pregnant, this article can show you how to calculate the estimated due date of your child.

This article contains advice and questions to ask yourself as you go about choosing your pediatrician.

Learn how to make the process of choosing a pediatrician easier.

Find answers to common questions about pregnancy.

Use this worksheet to document the facts about your company's maternity leave policy.

Use this sample agreement as a model for your own written record of your personal maternity agreement with your company.

When your in-laws meddle during your pregnancy, follow this advice to keep them involved without feeling as though they're interfering.

This article offers some tips for relieving stress at work throughout your pregnancy.

Pregnant and wondering about maternity leave laws? Learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Pregnancy Descrimination Act, and all your legal rights and responsibilities in a postpartum leave from work.

This article offers some tips for making your workspace as comfortable as possible during pregnancy.

It's not easy being pregnant while holding down a full-time job. Get tips for dealing with morning sickness, fatigue, and more as a working mom-to-be.

Learn how to host wedding and baby showers.