Why is pregnancy at 36 considered risky-Is it risky for mother or baby?

I am 35 and am thinking of getting pregnant,but I heard pregnancy after 35 is risky-is it risky for mother or baby.I am worried.I love twins but I dont have any twins in the family.I have heard pregnancy after 5 have higher chances of conceiving twins.Is that true?

When should you start feeding more than 2oz toyour newborn?

The newborn in my house is 2 weeks old and one day, when should we start feeding him more than 2oz?

How soon is too soon to leave a newborn with a family member sitter?

For 4 hours a day five days a week during the day? I am planning on going back to school and am also thinking of trying for a child and am wondering how soon a newborn can go to a sitter for this amount of time and be away from me. Thanks!
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How much does raising a baby really cost?

My wife and I are trying. We’ve been together six years, we are both established in our careers, and we really wanted to have a child by time we reach thirty. We’ve prepared ourselves in every other way, but we would really like to prepare ourselves financially for baby costs. I know […]

When should I change my toddler from sleeping in a crib to a toddler bed?

My son will be 2 in January and for his birthday I would like to get him a toddler bed and change his room into a big boy room. I’m not sure at what age it is good to do this. I would also like to know the best way to go about […]

What happened to the adolescent section of Pregnancy & Parenting?

I just recently noticed that the section was gone. What happened?

What controversial parenting subject gets you the most worked up?

I really want to read everyone’s opinions, so tell me…What controversial parenting subject gets you the most worked up and why? Breastfeeding v.s bottle feeding, circumcision v.s non circumcision, improper use od car seats, spanking…whatever subject gets you the most heated. I want to know your reasoning also. Go!

What age do you stop being an adolescent?

Yeah… as said on title.. What age do you stop being an adolescent?
Oh.. so it’s pretty much over when you mature.. I have always been called immature.. even by immature people.. So I guess I still got some time to go.

How long does it take for a pregnancy test to become positive?

My period is 10 days late & i have sore nipple & im pretty sure im pregnant. But 3 pregnancy tests said otherwise.
Has anybody been pregnant but didnt show up on a pregnancy test for a while after?
My periods are never late!

What are your top 10 baby names ofr boys and girls?

List 10 baby names you would use as your final list for your child. Or just names that you really like, that aren’t too plain and common please. A boys and a Girls list.
Boys
Malakai
Logan
Blair
Noah
Isaiah
Reuben
Tobias
Jonah
Hamish
Sawyer
Girls
Isobel
Brielle
Mikayla
Harlow
Laken
Madison
Madeleine
Isabella
Amabella
Beau
What are your favourites of the ones I have chosen?

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