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Extreme Makeover: "Me" Edition
ePregnancy.com: BlogsYesterdayThe miracle of even a moderate makeover cannot be understated, dear mothers-in-arms. I have felt like a virtual cavewoman since I gave birth. Not only do I, well, feel like I live in a cave because I rarely see the light of day due to the fact that, a) it's cold outside, and, b) our pediatrician Add A Comment »
Maddie's grown up decision
ePregnancy.com: BlogsYesterdayOne of the more difficult aspects of parenting, I've found, is helping Maddie appreciate all her blessings. The girl wants for nothing. Every Christmas is a lottery jackpot; you'd think Santa tired as he reached her tree and decided to just leave the whole bag. Her Mom told me last year that Add A Comment »
Nutrition During Pregnancy Posted By : FastSubmitArticles.com
Article Dashboard: PregnancyYesterdayOne of the most important things you can do to prepare for the arrival of your new baby is to develop proper nutrition habits. After all, it really is true that you're "eating for two." Everything that you put in your body will affect your little boy or girl, so it's important that you adopt Add A Comment »
Smoking while pregnant harms baby's blood vessels (Reuters)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids NewsYesterdayReuters - Women who smoke during pregnancy may cause permanent blood vessel damage in their children that may become evident as early as young adulthood and raise the risk for heart attack and stroke, Dutch investigators reported today. Add A Comment »
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Gifts Ideas for Labor and Maternity Nurses
Babies Online: Pregnancy ArticlesYesterdayI'm a gift giver. At least, I try to be. Whenever someone makes my day or goes out of their way to do something for me, my family or someone else I know, I like to say thanks by giving them a meaningful gift. It can be something small, like Add A Comment »
Post Partum Anemia
Families.com: Pregnancy BlogYesterdayPost partum anemia is a relatively common problem. According to research by the Guttmacher Institute, approximately 27 percent of women experience post partum anemia. The condition may be diagnosed shortly after your baby's birth or later at the post partum visit. Add A Comment »
Holiday gift guide: wooden baby silverware
She Knows: Pregnancy & Baby Blog1 Hour AgoI LOVE the idea of giving a nice wooden spoon set to new parents or a new baby for the holidays. This is a unique and useful gift, and there’s no way this gift is being returned. I found two very cute sets of wooden silverware at Tiny Birds Organics - Wood Baby Spoon and Fork Add A Comment »
A Pregnancy Diet?
Babies Online: Pregnancy ArticlesYesterdayIn the interest of honesty, I'll let you in on something that most of my friends probably already know but have been kind enough to not mention to meat least not to my face: I gained too much weight with both my pregnancies, and even though my son is now Add A Comment »
European Commission to force women to take six weeks off after giving birth
The Daily Telegraph: Health: Women'sYesterdayWomen are to be banned from returning to work within six weeks of giving birth under new EU plans. Add A Comment »
Rural Women Are At Higher Risk Of Blood Pressure Disorders During Pregnancy (Science Daily)
Yahoo! News: Pregnancy SearchYesterdaySeveral factors, such as older age and high weight gain, are known risk factors for pre-eclampsia and other pregnancy-related blood pressure disorders. Now a new report suggests that social factors -- including living in a rural county -- may also increase the risk of pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced Add A Comment »
Spiraling Hips for Labor
The Birth Ecology Project5 Hours Ago"Brangelina" Grabs More Headlines
Fit Pregnancy: BlogsYesterday11.20 Angelina stops breastfeeding; Brad gushes about fatherhood on "Oprah" Add A Comment »
March of Dimes Gives US a 'D' for Prematurity
The Birth ActivistYesterdayThis week the March of Dimes gave the US a report card on prematurity. As some would have suspected, we are not doing well. Overall the US got a 'D' but my state was given an 'F', as were the states around me. Below you will find a post where Dr. Laura Riley talks about some things Add A Comment »
Choosing the right infant carrier
She Knows: Pregnancy & Baby BlogYesterdayWhen it comes to choosing the right infant carrier, there’s a lot to consider. Do you go with a sling, a backpack carrier, a front carrier, or a combo sort of carrier? Here are some handy tips to help you pick the best baby carrier for you and for your baby. Safety first: No matter which Add A Comment »
Parenting advice for new mothers Posted By : Anirban Bhattacharya
Article Dashboard: ParentingYesterdayAdvices are seldom welcomed when it is needed the most. For every parent, their child is like a small bundle of joy. Add A Comment »
Brad Pitt on fatherhood
She Knows: Celebrity PregnancyYesterdayHollywood’s hottest daddies have been sounding off lately about how their children make them better, and super dad of six, Brad Pitt, has recently joined that group. On The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, Brad says his kids are “the funniest people” he’s ever met, though “ Add A Comment »
ADHD Drugs Don't Cause Genetic Damage
WebMD: Women: PregnancyYesterdayRitalin, Adderall, and Concerta do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new government-funded study concludes. Add A Comment »
First woman to have stem cell organ transplant: Exclusive interview
The Daily Telegraph: Health: Women's4 Hours AgoThe first woman to have a transplant of an organ grown from stem cells has spoken of the moment she opened her eyes following the pioneering surgery and knew that her life had changed forever. Add A Comment »
Genetic Screening May ID Diabetes Risk
WebMD: Women: PregnancyYesterdayGenetic screening can help identify people at risk for type 2 diabetes, but it adds little to traditional methods for determining risk, two new studies show. Add A Comment »
