Encourage a lifetime bond that begins before you meet face-to-face and continues long after your little one's arrival.

While things are calm, it may be a good time to start packing for the hospital to make your stay more comfortable.

One of the most amazing parts of having a baby is watching him change and grow during the first year. And while you want to give him the world, there are a few things you should hold off on—at least until his first birthday.

Your baby is learning about his relationship with you. When he does something, you respond. That alone teaches him that you care. He learns from the nature of yours response, too.