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Questions to Ask During a Maternity Hospital Tour

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The ULTIMATE Baby Registry Checklist

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Postpartum Checklist: What to Do After You Have a Baby

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How to Make a Postpartum Plan (Plus a Free Template!)

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2-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month

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25 Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds

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Why Is My Extroverted Child Suddenly a Shy Kid?

Sweet & Savory Yogurt Snack Recipes for Kids

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How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Baby Need?

How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Baby Need?

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Baby's First Christmas Gift Guide

Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide

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Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

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101 Best Christmas Movies for Kids (And Where To Watch Them)

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7 Fun Facts About Babies Born in December

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Best Educational Toys for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children

Baby's First Christmas Gift Guide

Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide

Nina, The Baby Chick

Hello, I'm Nina, The Baby Chick!®, an expert in the pregnancy and baby world as a baby planner, doula, educator, and mother. I'm excited to embark on this journey with you! Discover my story, expertise, and inspiration behind Baby Chick® as we delve into the beautiful world of motherhood together.

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Pregnancy

10 Second Trimester Must-Haves for Your Pregnancy

Tips and Tricks for Battling Pregnancy Insomnia

9 Ways To Reduce Swollen Feet During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Constipation: Causes, Tips, and Relief

Best Black Friday Sales Parents Need To Check Out!

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130 Emo Names for Your Baby

4 Pregnancy Myths You Shouldn't Worry About

14 Pregnancy Myths To Be Aware Of

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3 Signs You Might Be Having Twins or Multiples

Exercise During Pregnancy: The Dos and Don’ts

124 Ukrainian Names For Your Baby

UTI While Pregnant? How To Safely Treat It

When To Announce Pregnancy: What To Consider

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142 German Baby Names For Your Little One

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What Is a Doula? What They Do and the Benefits of Having One

14 Must-Haves for Your First Trimester of Pregnancy

14 First Trimester Must-Haves for Your Pregnancy

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108 Viking Names For Your Little Warrior

Midwife vs. OBGYN: What’s the Difference and Who Should I Choose?

Iodine In Pregnancy

78 Witchy Names for Your Halloween Baby

Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Understanding Pregnancy Skin Issues

10 Skin Changes During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy-Safe Medications: A Comprehensive List

95 Korean Names (And Their Meanings) for Your Baby

Pregnancy Cravings: Tips and Tricks to Manage & What Women Need to Know – Podcast Ep 120

120 Popular Middle Names for Your Unique Baby

70 Spooky Halloween Names For Your October Baby

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23 Signs You’re Having a Girl (Supposedly)

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Why Every Mother Needs To Know About Pelvic Floor Therapy

10 Second Trimester Must-Haves for Your Pregnancy

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Tips and Tricks for Battling Pregnancy Insomnia

5 Ways to Reduce Swollen Feet When Pregnant

9 Ways To Reduce Swollen Feet During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Constipation: Causes, Tips, and Relief

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Best Black Friday Sales Parents Need To Check Out!

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130 Emo Names for Your Baby

Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast

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adoption

Podcast Ep 125

The Adoption Journey: What People Need to Know

Podcast Ep 124

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Potty Training Your Child: Tips, Tricks, and How to Get Started

Podcast Ep 123

holidays

Podcast Ep 123

Effortless Entertaining During the Holidays with The BakerMama

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Parenting

Podcast Ep 122

Childcare Solutions for the Modern Family

Podcast Ep 121

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Podcast Ep 121

What is Orgasmic Birth? The Best-Kept Birth Secret

Podcast Ep 120

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Pregnancy Cravings: Tips and Tricks to Manage & What Women Need to Know

Podcast Ep 119

Motherhood

Podcast Ep 119

Going from Chaos to Calm as a Busy Parent

Podcast Ep 118

postpartum

Podcast Ep 118

The Before Baby Relationship Checkup with Ellen Darling, PhD

Podcast Ep 117

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postpartum

Podcast Ep 117

Understanding Our Hormonal Health During Postpartum with Ashley Greene Khoury

Podcast Ep 116

Parenting

Podcast Ep 116

Mindfulness Activities for Kids for Back to School

Podcast Ep 115

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Motherhood

Podcast Ep 115

Navigating the Kitchen and Motherhood with Catherine McCord

Podcast Ep 114

postpartum

Podcast Ep 114

The Connection Between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding

Podcast Ep 113

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Podcast Ep 113

Strategies for Thriving & Embracing the Journey of Motherhood with Becky Vieira

Podcast Ep 112

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postpartum

Podcast Ep 112

Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Marcy: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Podcast Ep 111

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special needs

Podcast Ep 111

Autism: Signs, Symptoms and Next Steps

Birth

What is Vernix and Why is it All Over My Newborn?

What Is Vernix and Why Is It All Over My Newborn?

What Is a Doula? What They Do and the Benefits of Having One

What is Orgasmic Birth? The Best-Kept Birth Secret – Podcast Ep 121

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14 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Labor Experience

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Vocal Toning in Labor: Why Do Women Moan in Childbirth?

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Hospital Items You Can Use in Labor That You Didn’t Know About

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Breathing Techniques for Labor and How They Help

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30 Relatable and Hysterical Truths about Labor & Delivery

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How Counter Pressure During Labor Can Help

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Umbilical Cord Prolapse: Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

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Foley Bulb Induction for Labor: What to Expect

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Forceps Delivery: What To Know

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Placental Abruption: What You Need To Know

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Cytotec for Labor Induction: What You Need to Know

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Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Marcy: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond – Podcast Ep 112

How To Use Acupressure During Labor

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What Is An En Caul Birth?

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Vacuum Birth: What You Need to Know

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15 Celebrities Who Had Home Births

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Degrees of Perineal Tearing in Childbirth

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Shoulder Dystocia: What It Is and What You Can Do

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Guide to Breech Baby Delivery Options

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Why Can’t You Eat During Labor?

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Chorioamnionitis: What Pregnant People Need to Know

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How to Use a Birthing Ball

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What Is Early Fetal Heart Rate Deceleration? (And Why It’s a Good Thing!)

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10 Epidural Myths and Facts: What You Should Know

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Water Birth: Benefits, Risks, and What You Need To Know

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What is Vernix and Why is it All Over My Newborn?

What Is Vernix and Why Is It All Over My Newborn?

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What Is a Doula? What They Do and the Benefits of Having One

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What is Orgasmic Birth? The Best-Kept Birth Secret – Podcast Ep 121

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14 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Labor Experience

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Vocal Toning in Labor: Why Do Women Moan in Childbirth?

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Hospital Items You Can Use in Labor That You Didn’t Know About

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Postpartum

What is Vernix and Why is it All Over My Newborn?

What Is Vernix and Why Is It All Over My Newborn?

Postpartum Rage: What You See and Don’t See

How To Collect, Store, and Prepare Breast Milk

Benefits of a Nursing Pillow: What You Should Know

What Is Colostrum? All About That ‘Liquid Gold’

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30 Relatable and Hysterical Truths about the Postpartum Period

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7 Best Foods for Breastfeeding

Postpartum Care and 12 Things NOT to Do After Giving Birth

7 Breastfeeding Discomforts and How To Manage Them

Why Every Mother Needs To Know About Pelvic Floor Therapy

20 Changes to Embrace Now That You’re a Mom

The Before Baby Relationship Checkup with Ellen Darling, PhD – Podcast Ep 118

Choosing NOT to Breastfeed

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What Is a Dream Feed and How Can I Do It?

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Understanding Our Hormonal Health During Postpartum with Ashley Greene Khoury – Podcast Ep 117

10 Postpartum Period Perks of Mom Life That I Miss

Uterine Massage: What New Moms Need To Know

I Was Not In Love With My Baby Right Away

How to Care for Your C-Section Scar for Healthy Healing

The Connection Between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding – Podcast Ep 114

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Postpartum Shaking: What You Need To Know

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Why I Refused Visitors After My Baby Was Born

When To Let People Visit Your Newborn

Strategies for Thriving & Embracing the Journey of Motherhood with Becky Vieira – Podcast Ep 113

Motif Luna + Motif Aura: The Perfect Pumping Pair

Kaley Cuoco Updates Fans on Painful “Mommy Wrist” Condition

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What a Post-Pregnancy Tummy Really Looks Like

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Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Marcy: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond – Podcast Ep 112

What is Vernix and Why is it All Over My Newborn?

What Is Vernix and Why Is It All Over My Newborn?

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Postpartum Rage: What You See and Don’t See

How to Properly Collect, Store & Prepare Breastmilk

How To Collect, Store, and Prepare Breast Milk

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Benefits of a Nursing Pillow: What You Should Know

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What Is Colostrum? All About That ‘Liquid Gold’

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30 Relatable and Hysterical Truths about the Postpartum Period

Parenting

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2-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month

25 Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds

Why Is My Extroverted Child Suddenly a Shy Kid?

Sweet & Savory Yogurt Snack Recipes for Kids

Do You Have a Moody Kid, or Is It Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Baby Need?

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Nanny vs. Daycare: Which Is Right For You and Your Child?

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Why I Regret Not Having More Kids, Despite Having a Big Family

Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds

How Your Baby’s Vision Works

Stopping Childhood Entitlement In It's Track

How To Avoid Raising an Entitled Child

How To Keep Your Baby’s Items Within Reach and Off the Floor With Busy Baby

When Do Babies Start Pulling Up?

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Preemie Developmental Milestones: What To Expect

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Can You Give an Infant Cough Medicine?

Best Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

1-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month

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Best Black Friday Sales Parents Need To Check Out!

Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds

How To Care for a Newborn’s Umbilical Cord

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How To Be a Safe Space for Your Child’s Big Emotions

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7 Tips for Raising Secure and Happy Children

Should Babies Be Sleeping On Their Stomach?

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Only Child Syndrome? The Fun and Challenges of Raising an Only Child

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25 of the Best Toys for 2-Year-Olds

Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

Bullying: Teach Your Kids How To Stand Up for Themselves

Gratitude Exercises and Activities for Kids

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2-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month

Collage of the Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds

25 Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds

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Why Is My Extroverted Child Suddenly a Shy Kid?

Sweet & Savory Yogurt Snack Recipes for Kids

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Do You Have a Moody Kid, or Is It Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Baby Need?

How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Baby Need?

sleep

Lifestyle

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25 Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds

Sweet & Savory Yogurt Snack Recipes for Kids

Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds

Best Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

Best Black Friday Sales Parents Need To Check Out!

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25 Baby Girl Christmas Outfits You’ll Love

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Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds

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Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

31 Baby Boy Christmas Outfits That Are Just Too Cute

30 Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas

25 of the Best Toys for 1-Year-Olds

Effortless Entertaining During the Holidays with The BakerMama – Podcast Ep 123

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The Cutest 50+ Matching Family Holiday Pajamas

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101 Best Christmas Movies for Kids (And Where To Watch Them)

101 Christmas Books That Kids Love

Baby’s First Thanksgiving: 26 Items for a Memorable Holiday

Día de los Muertos for Kids: Learning About Traditions

Fertility Treatments: Options and What Is Involved

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41 Fun Halloween Games and Activities for All Ages

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5 Easy Halloween Treats For Any Spooky Occasion

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60 Fall Activities For Kids That Everyone Can Enjoy

‘Geriatric Pregnancy’ Stigma: How Does It Affect Women?

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4 Easy Yogurt Snacks for Kids Perfect for After School

40 of the Best Halloween Books for Kids

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77 Halloween Movies for Kids (And Where To Watch Them)

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Pregnancy-Safe Makeup Products We Love

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25 Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds

Sweet & Savory Yogurt Snack Recipes for Kids

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Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds

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Best Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

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Best Black Friday Sales Parents Need To Check Out!

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25 Baby Girl Christmas Outfits You’ll Love

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