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Posted August 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Pregnancy
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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Posted August 5, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Pregnancy, Birth
There is some indication that regular consumption of diet soda during pregnancy may increase the risk for premature delivery.
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Posted July 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Family Planning, Planning, Home Life, Finances, Education, Shopping, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, New Parents
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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Posted July 27, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Allergies
Maternal probiotic consumption has been found to reduce the incidence of eczema in newborns.
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Posted July 9, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Health
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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Posted July 7, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness
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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Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:49 by Fred Lee
Safety, Home Life, Health
Elevated levels of a common household flame retardant (PBDE) could have an effect on fetal development.
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Posted June 21, 2010 - 04:57 by Fred Lee
Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth
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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Posted June 18, 2010 - 10:19 by Lain Ehmann
Home Life
Got a hard-to-please dad? Try one of these books for a unique and simple Father's Day gift.
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Posted June 3, 2010 - 08:02 by Fred Lee
Family Planning, Health, Birth
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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Posted June 2, 2010 - 06:47 by Fred Lee
Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Pregnancy, Birth
Lawmakers are working towards banning drop-side cribs, which can pose a health and safety hazard for your baby.
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Posted May 31, 2010 - 07:09 by Fred Lee
Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving
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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Posted May 18, 2010 - 07:01 by Fred Lee
Home Life, Health
Motherhood seems to have a protective effect against suicide.
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Posted May 14, 2010 - 09:28 by Fred Lee
Health
Just the sound of a mother's voice was found to reduce the biological effects of stress in girls.
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Posted May 14, 2010 - 09:22 by Lain Ehmann
Education, Entertainment
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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Posted May 5, 2010 - 09:08 by Fred Lee
Health, Pregnancy, Nutrition
Vitamin D can play an important role in the health of an expecting mother and her unborn child.
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Posted April 20, 2010 - 03:49 by Sarah Winfrey
Shopping
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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Posted April 12, 2010 - 08:05 by Fred Lee
Conceiving, Health, Diseases & Disorders
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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Posted April 6, 2010 - 18:20 by Fred Lee
Home Life, Health, Nutrition
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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Posted April 6, 2010 - 18:18 by Fred Lee
Health, Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Healthcare
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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