Second-Time Parents

Even though you've been there before, bringing your next child into the world will be different, and raising two little ones will come with new exciting moments and challenges. But don't worry. Here's everything you need to know to take on your next step in parenthood.

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Planning for a Second Pregnancy
Navigating Your Second Pregnancy
Anticipating Your Second Labor
Parenting Siblings
Hosting a Baby Sprinkle
Moms' Stories
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Planning for a Second Pregnancy

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How Soon After Giving Birth Can You Get Pregnant?

Spacing Your Kids: The Pros and Cons of Every Age Gap

Secondary Infertility

Benefits and Challenges of Back-to-Back Babies

Second Pregnancy Planning

Navigating Your Second Pregnancy

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Ways Your Second Pregnancy May Be Different

Tips for Managing Pregnancy With a Toddler

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Lifting an Older Baby or Toddler While Pregnant

Getting Pregnant After Postpartum Depression

Feeling Less Excited About a Second Pregnancy

Anticipating Your Second Labor

What’s the Average Labor Time for a Second Baby?

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Parenting Siblings

Getting Your Child Ready for a New Baby

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How to Prepare Your Toddler to Share a Room With Baby

Helping Your Toddler Adjust to a New Baby

Surprising Facts About Siblings

Sibling Rivalry: Keeping the Peace

Breastfeeding a Baby With a Toddler in the House

Best Gifts for Big Sisters

Best Gifts for Big Brothers

Hosting a Baby Sprinkle

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What Is a Baby Sprinkle?

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Baby Sprinkle Etiquette

What to Put on Your Sprinkle Registry

Second-Baby Announcements That Will Make You Melt

Moms' Stories

My First Postpartum Experience Was Normal — But I Developed PPD After My Second

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Secrets of Second-Time Parents

Things Only Moms Who Are Pregnant for the Second Time Understand

How My Third Child Has Changed the Way I Parent

Managing My Anxiety While Trying to Conceive for the Second Time

The Hardest Lesson I Learned as a Second-Time Mom

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How Soon Can You Get Pregnant Again After Giving Birth?

7 Things I'm Not Doing as a Second-Time Mom

10 Best Second Pregnancy Announcements to Celebrate Baby Number Two (or Three!)

16 Spring Pregnancy Announcements That Are Blooming With Excitement

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