Expecting

Overcome Cervical Insufficiency With a Bionic Cervix

Posted August 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Pregnancy

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Cervical insufficiency can cause devastating miscarriages when it results in a baby coming too soon. But a new technique, the bionic cervix, may be able to help.

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Drinking Diet Soda Linked to Premature Birth

Posted August 5, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Pregnancy, Birth

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There is some indication that regular consumption of diet soda during pregnancy may increase the risk for premature delivery.

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Making Your Money Work For You: 8 Financial Tips For New Families

Posted July 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Family Planning, Planning, Home Life, Finances, Education, Shopping, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, New Parents

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Don't put off developing good financial habits until the kids are a few years from college, and you're wondering about retirement. Starting putting your money to work now.

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Probiotic Milk for Moms Helps Reduce Infant Eczema

Posted July 27, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Allergies

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Maternal probiotic consumption has been found to reduce the incidence of eczema in newborns.

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Congenital Heart Defects: A Primer

Posted July 9, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Health

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For most couples, the ultrasound around 20 weeks of pregnancy is exciting because it's when they can find out the gender of their child. For up to 1% of couples, this ultrasound turns from a celebration into a nightmare when doctors discover a congenital heart defect (CHD).

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Research Focuses On Babies’ Health Following Caesarean Deliveries

Posted July 7, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness

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New research focusing on babies' health shows evidence of protective bacteria in newborns delivered vaginally. The researchers believe the results call for more studies on how birth methods affect health and development of babies and children.

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Flame Retardant Linked to Thyroid Hormone Levels in Pregnant Women

Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:49 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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Elevated levels of a common household flame retardant (PBDE) could have an effect on fetal development.

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Infant Mortality: Dads Matter

Posted June 21, 2010 - 04:57 by Fred Lee

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth

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New research indicates that a father’s presence before their baby is born can reduce certain health problems in the child’s first year of life and increase their chance for survival.

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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Father's Day Books Edition

Posted June 18, 2010 - 10:19 by Lain Ehmann

Home Life

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Got a hard-to-please dad? Try one of these books for a unique and simple Father's Day gift.

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When to Cut the Umbilical Cord

Posted June 3, 2010 - 08:02 by Fred Lee

Family Planning, Health, Birth

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While it is standard procedure to cut the umbilical cord soon after birth, some experts make a compelling argument that delaying the cutting may have certain health benefits.

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The Perils of Dropside Cribs

Posted June 2, 2010 - 06:47 by Fred Lee

Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Pregnancy, Birth

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Lawmakers are working towards banning drop-side cribs, which can pose a health and safety hazard for your baby.

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Predicting Your Baby's Gender: Don’t Count On the Chinese Lunar Calendar

Posted May 31, 2010 - 07:09 by Fred Lee

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving

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According to a recent study, the reliability of the Chinese lunar calendar is no better at predicting your baby's sex than flipping a coin.

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Mothers and Suicide: The More Kids, the Less Likely

Posted May 18, 2010 - 07:01 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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Motherhood seems to have a protective effect against suicide.

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Mom’s Comforting Voice Has a Physiological Basis

Posted May 14, 2010 - 09:28 by Fred Lee

Health

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Just the sound of a mother's voice was found to reduce the biological effects of stress in girls.

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Kids and Music Edition

Posted May 14, 2010 - 09:22 by Lain Ehmann

Education, Entertainment

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music is critical to our lives, and that love and enjoyment starts at a very young age. This week we take a look at a round-up of blog posts on the importance of music, teaching music to kids, and more.

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Pregnancy and Vitamin D

Posted May 5, 2010 - 09:08 by Fred Lee

Health, Pregnancy, Nutrition

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Vitamin D can play an important role in the health of an expecting mother and her unborn child.

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Stroller Buying Guide: 5 Things to Consider

Posted April 20, 2010 - 03:49 by Sarah Winfrey

Shopping

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If you're having a baby, sooner or later you'll have to decide which stroller to buy. As a new mom myself, I can tell you that there are more options available than I'd ever thought possible. Here are five questions to answer before buying a stroller.

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Maternal Obesity May Increase Risk for Heart Defects in Babies

Posted April 12, 2010 - 08:05 by Fred Lee

Conceiving, Health, Diseases & Disorders

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Obesity puts a mother's health at risk but can also increase the chance of certain birth defects in her child.

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Babies Are at the Highest Risk for BPA Exposure

Posted April 6, 2010 - 18:20 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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When it comes to bisphenol-A (BPA) exposure, newborns and infants seem to face the highest risks because of plastic feeding bottles.

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Breastfeeding Could Save Lives and Money

Posted April 6, 2010 - 18:18 by Fred Lee

Health, Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Healthcare

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Doctors are recommending that new mothers breastfeed their newborns because it could save hundreds of lives and result in significant economic savings.

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