Bilingualism May Begin in the Womb
Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:36 by Fred Lee
A new study has found that unborn babies hear bilingual moms before they are born, and this may predispose them to eventually speaking more than one language.Expecting
Depression During Pregnancy: Acupuncture May Help
Posted February 11, 2010 - 02:00 by Fred Lee
Acupuncture might be a drug-free way to help ease depression in pregnant women.
Poor Women Opting Out of Epidurals
Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Lela Davidson
Poor women are refusing epidurals and it's not for the reason you'd think, at least not entirely.
Notes For Your Underbelly: Great Online Pregnancy Resources
Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz
The World Wide Web has some fantastic resources for pregnant women. These sites have some of the best pregnancy tools and resources available.
Trouble Getting Pregnant? PDBEs May Be to Blame
Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:29 by Fred Lee
A common flame retardant may actually delay pregnancy in women.
Breast Feeding Problems? Antidepressants May Be to Blame
Posted February 1, 2010 - 09:40 by Fred Lee
Certain antidepressant medications might hinder a mother's effort to breast feed her baby.
DHA Consumption Linked to Better Cognitive Development in Babies
Posted January 26, 2010 - 12:00 by Fred Lee
The addition of an essential fatty-acid (DHA) to infant formula seems to have enhanced the learning abilities of newborns.
High C-Section Rates Concern Doctors
Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:00 by Lela Davidson
C-section rates worldwide are up, way up. The procedure may seem safe, and even preferable, but it's not without risk.
Pregnancy and Breakfast
Posted January 13, 2010 - 12:59 by Fred Lee
If you're expecting a child, adequate amounts of choline, found in bacon and eggs, might be beneficial to health and development of your baby.
Fathers And Postpartum Depression
Posted December 22, 2009 - 08:32 by Fred Lee
A recent article in the New York Times has revealed that paternal postpartum depression is more common than people may think.
Prenatal Care And Doctor Wars: Standing Up For Yourself And Your Child
Posted December 17, 2009 - 19:39 by Rhonda Franz
Sometimes the doctor just isn't a good fit. Before deciding on a physician to provide you and your unborn child with prenatal care, take some steps to help you find the right provider for you and your family.
Plastics May Affect Development In Boys
Posted November 18, 2009 - 09:39 by Fred Lee
Phthalates found in many plastics may have a more significant impact on male development than previously realized.
Letting Dads Be Dads
Posted November 13, 2009 - 07:00 by Fred Lee
Fathers may do things differently than moms, but this is not necessarily a bad thing.
Top 7 Baby Items You Don't Need To Buy
Posted November 11, 2009 - 23:19 by Sierra Black
The baby industry brings in billions of dollars every year. They'd like you to think that having a child means spending thousands of your own dollars on expensive furniture, clothing and gear that will make your precious charge safe, beautiful and smart. It's just not true. You don't need that stuff.
One More Reason to Circumcise
Posted November 4, 2009 - 15:33 by Lela Davidson
Whether or not to circumcise your baby boy is a personal, cultural, and even an ethical decision for some people. Whatever your stance, new evidence suggests that the smaller the foreskin the lower the chances of contracting HIV. And what's smaller than no foreskin at all?
Disney offering refunds to Baby Einstein DVD purchasers
Posted October 26, 2009 - 08:43 by Sierra Black
In the wake of a recent FTC finding, The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood has persuaded the media giant to offer a full refund to parents who purchased Baby Einstein DVDs under the mistaken belief that the DVDs would make their babies smarter.
Natural Childbirth: Have I Been Duped?
Posted August 17, 2009 - 18:32 by Michelle Hogan
I've given birth seven times – six completely without drugs or interventions. My seventh birth was virtually pain-free and it didn't suck! Have I been duped by the Natural Childbirth movement? Could all of my births been pain-free?
Adoption: The Hospital Experience
Posted July 30, 2009 - 06:51 by Lori Kerrigan
Are you going through the adoption process? Is the hospital experience almost here? This exciting time can be full of many different emotions. Here are a few things I learned to make the hospital experience full of joy and as stress free as possible!
Best of Parenting: The Long Way Home Edition
Posted July 17, 2009 - 14:58 by Linsey Knerl
Even if you’re entertaining the idea of a “staycation,” it’s probably not possible to get through the next six months without at least one grueling family trip. These mom and dad experts give advice for getting to the next rest stop without incident, and understand that the mildest-mannered little ones can freak out en route to your dream destination. Buckle up!
What You Need and What You Don't: Registry Tips From a Veteran Mom
Posted July 14, 2009 - 05:56 by Carrie Kirby
There are so many products out there marketed at new parents, and you get one chance to register for the stuff you will depend upon for your baby's first year or so. Take this mom's advice to select what you really need.
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