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.Pregnancy
Cell Phones Are the Latest Weapon in Fight Against Infant Mortality
Posted February 13, 2010 - 03:00 by Lela Davidson
The United States has a new tool to help expectant mothers stay healthy. A new service provides timely messages to expectant mothers in the hopes of decreasing our national infant mortality rate.
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.
The Duggars: How Many Is Too Many?
Posted February 10, 2010 - 02:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are parents to 19 children with no current plans to stop adding to their brood. How many kids are too many? And why do we care?
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.
Teaching Abstinence-Only Leads to Pregnancy
Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:00 by Lela Davidson
Just say no. When it comes to sex education, preaching abstinence isn't working. For the first time in a long time, teen pregnancy rates are rising. Experts agree the fault lies with abstinence only sex-ed.
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.
Designer Babies: A Matter of Choice?
Posted January 10, 2010 - 22:43 by Lela Davidson
There is a big difference between testing for life threatening genetic disorders and screening out embryos that may grow into kids with crooked teeth. Experts believe the next decade will bring a huge demand in embryonic screening. At some point, we're going to have to decide how far we go down the path of genetically selecting our children. Otherwise, someone else will.
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.
Ladies; Will You Ask Your Guy To Get The Male Contraceptive Injection?
Posted June 9, 2009 - 15:45 by Paul Michael
Broadly speaking, our society has put the burden of contraception on the ladies. But with the male contraceptive injection testing at almost 99% effective, women may well be asking the guys to shoulder more responsibility.
The Nadya Suleman Story – The Opinion Of An Average Joe.
Posted March 23, 2009 - 14:38 by Paul Michael
Unless you’ve been on Jupiter for the last few months, you’ll know the story of Nadya Suleman. Already a mother of six children, Nadya gave birth to octuplets in late January, a result of some very questionable in vitro fertilization practices. And the whole thing is winding me up.
Labor Stimulation: Not as Fun as it Sounds
Posted December 14, 2008 - 15:28 by Sonja Stewart
Tired of being pregnant? That last month really dragging out? Why not give mother nature a little helping hand and have your baby when YOU want it? What does mother nature know anyway? (Apparently, a lot)
Dealing with Pregnant Loved Ones in the Midst of Your Infertility Battle
Posted November 19, 2008 - 12:38 by Lori Kerrigan
Something is in the water, but apparently, you are not drinking it! Is another loved one pregnant while you stay "stuck" in the fertility challenged stage? These are five steps that help me when I get the call that once again, the "mommy club" has a new member, and I am still not invited.
Preparing your (4 legged) baby……for baby!
Posted September 7, 2008 - 12:53 by Lori Kerrigan
It's time! A new addition is being added to your family tree, but what about the current baby in your life...the four legged canine kind? To make the transition easier on all members of the family, take a look at this list of getting your "baby" ready for baby!
From Old Wives' Tale to Proven Science: Could Morning Sickness Mean It's a Girl?
Posted August 25, 2008 - 04:44 by Sherry Pardy
Morning sickness that requires a stint in the hospital is no laughing matter. However, that extreme illness may be an indicator of something joyful. Studies show women who suffer from disabling morning sickness are much more likely to expect a girl.
Pregnancy Uglies #2: Hair Dye, Color and Highlighting - I Don’t Want My Roots To Deform My Family Tree
Posted August 21, 2008 - 15:07 by Katherine Turner
As someone who started to gray in junior high, I was not brave enough to go “skunk” when I was pregnant; but I was uncomfortable with exposing my fetus to a chemical head marinade every three weeks, too. Here are some of the things I tried – good, bad and ugly – and what I found that I still use to this day.
Adoption: What To Do After The Home Study Approval
Posted August 6, 2008 - 09:57 by Lori Kerrigan
Are you adopting? Have you finally completed the home study approval? Are you unsure of what to do in this time of waiting? It's time to celebrate and prepare!
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