Childbirth

  1. Study: Mothers and Fathers Play Differently

    Pregnancy Weekly Blog &bull Yesterday

    Oxytocin has been called "the love hormone" because levels of it rise in women during childbirth and breast-feeding, and it is thought to facilitate bonding. It is present in men, too, and everything from eye contact to orgasm can increase… Full Story »

  2. India to fall short of global maternal health goal (Reuters)

    Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Sep 1, 2010

    NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has halved the number of women who die during childbirth, but experts warned on Wednesday a lack of facilities is likely to stop the country from meeting global goals for improving maternal health before 2015.… Full Story »

  3. Opinions: MDG Progress; Drug Patents; Aid For Scientific Research; Avoiding Food Crises; Hunger In India; U.S. Commitments To PEPFAR, Global Fund

    Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Aug 31, 2010

    Between the catastrophes of the Haiti earthquake and the Pakistan floods, there was actually some good news this spring on the global health front, which offers hope that the United Nations' ambitious Millennium Development Goals might not be at a standstill. Though a great deal remains to be done, all of us are living longer, fewer mothers are dying in childbirth, and fewer children are dying before school age," Eli Adashi, professor of medical science at Brown University, writes in Boston Globe editorial. Adashi reflects on factors contributing to dips in premature adult death, maternal mortality and deaths among children… Full Story »

  4. Weight loss cuts risk of pregnancy complication (Reuters)

    Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Aug 27, 2010

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing the weight gained during pregnancy is a real struggle for many new mothers. But dropping just 10 pounds between pregnancies may help many women diagnosed with a dangerous complication during the first pregnancy to avoid a recurrence the second time… Full Story »

  5. Weight loss cuts risk of pregnancy complication

    Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Aug 27, 2010

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing the weight gained during pregnancy is a real struggle for many new mothers. But dropping just 10 pounds between pregnancies may help many women diagnosed with a dangerous complication during the first pregnancy to avoid a recurrence the second time… Full Story »


  6. Halloween Costume Ideas for Pregnant Women in the First Trimester

    Suite 101: Pregnancy & Childbirth &bull Aug 27, 2010

    You're expecting a baby and just found out. You'll still be in the early stages and need Halloween costume ideas for pregnant women in the first trimester. If you've recently learned that you're expecting, you may also be thinking ahead to Halloween,… Full Story »

  7. Preparing Your Toddler For The New Addition

    Families.com: Pregnancy Blog &bull Aug 26, 2010

    For her entire life, you toddler has had you all to herself. Depending on her age, she may or may not understand your pregnancy and what it means for your family's future. Once the new baby is born, however, there's no question her… Full Story »


  8. Nick Cannon Urges The Press To Back Off With Mariah Carey Baby Reports

    Babyrazzi &bull Aug 25, 2010

    Nick Cannon has fired off at prying journalists for fuelling rumors his wife Mariah Carey is pregnant, insisting the singer will address the reports "directly" when she is ready. Speculation has swirled around the couple since Carey pulled out of… Full Story »

  9. Fisher Price Stack and Roll Cups

    todakuaba.com via @todakuaba  &bull Aug 24, 2010

    Tod Akuaba partners with DolceBebe.com to deliver top brand baby products with secure payment processing and world class customer service. Here are a few categories of popular items for your baby, which you can browse at our partner site, DolceBebe.com.… Full Story »

  10. Nick Cannon Dodges Pregnancy Rumors

    Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Aug 24, 2010

    Even though Nick Cannon denied that his wife Mariah Carey was pregnant in July, his statement made yesterday on his New York radio show didn't helped quell the continuous rumors. Referring to the recent photos of Carey wearing a body-obscuring… Full Story »


  11. Mariah Careys Husband Addresses The Pregnancy Rumors!

    Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Aug 24, 2010

    The Touch My Body hitmaker sent the pregnancy rumor mill into overdrive after photos of her performing in Brazil this past weekend showed her with a much fuller stomach. I've said it before and I'll say it time and time… Full Story »

  12. Nick Cannon on Mariahs Possible Pregnancy: 'We All Know It's Extremely Personal'

    Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Aug 24, 2010

    Nick cannon is trying his best not to drop the ball about his wife Mariah Careys alleged pregnancy after photos leaked this weekend of her baby bump while performing in Brazil. "I've said it before and I'll say it time… Full Story »

  13. Best Music for Childbirth-Songs for Labor and Delivery Playlist

    Suite 101: Pregnancy & Childbirth &bull Aug 24, 2010

    Choosing music to birth by, relaxing songs for childbirth. Use your personal preferences to create a childbirth playlist of songs for labor and birth. Labor and music have a lot in common. Music makes you want to dance, taking over your body with the rhythmic beat; calming your mind or energizing it, depending on the song. Labor has a similar way of taking control. The rhythmic contractions of childbirth… Full Story »

  14. PUPPP (Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy)

    Families.com: Pregnancy Blog &bull Aug 24, 2010

    Can you imagine having a rash that is so itchy that it keeps you from sleeping and you end up inducing labor because of it? For some women with extreme cases of PUPPP, that is what happens. PUPPP stands for… Full Story »

  15. Walk for Life set for Aug. 28

    Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Aug 23, 2010

    On Saturday, Aug. 28, the Family Life Pregnancy Center will be hosting its annual Walk for Life. This event is an enjoyable two mile walk beginning and ending at the center's office, located at 112 S. Curry St., Tehachapi. Annually,… Full Story »


  16. Rules of the Game

    Fit Pregnancy: Blogs &bull Aug 23, 2010

    The playing field might be a hut or a hospital. Training is encouraged but won't guarantee better performance. The rules change fast. It's usually a marathon, and you have to go the distance even if you're exhausted. Childbirth is the… Full Story »

  17. Your First Forty-Eight Hours

    Families.com: Pregnancy Blog &bull Aug 21, 2010

    The first forty-eight hours following birth are a mixture of joy and sheer exhaustion. Childbirth classes often focus more on pregnancy and the birth. They touch on the postpartum period, but for the most part, they don't go into to… Full Story »

  18. Cutting Epidurals to Save Money?

    About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth Headlines &bull Aug 20, 2010

    A proposal in Utah is being made that elective epidurals and c-sections shouldn't be covered on Medicaid. There is a rumor floating around that college students are coming and having babies on the state's dime - even those from out… Full Story »


  19. Giving birth: The worst day of your life?

    Gurgle &bull Aug 20, 2010

    A new survey from the Birth Trauma Association has revealed that almost 70 per cent of women do not get the birth experience they want The survey questioned over 600 women, and revealed that for many new parents, what was supposed… Full Story »


  20. Cute, digital ways to document the baby bump

    Houston Chronicle: Mom Houston &bull Aug 19, 2010

    UT named one of top universities for student debt (35) Cosmo wrote: Student debt is a scandal of insane... Mamas-to-be these days wear their growing bellies with pride. They're a little more willing to bear it all in person, with… Full Story »

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