Babies & Pregnancy

Babies & Pregnancy

Find the latest health news on babies & pregnancy and get practical tips on eco-friendly child rearing.

  • Danica McKellar shares her love of attachment parenting

    Fri, May 17, 2013 9:56 AM by Michael d'Estries

    Former 'Wonder Years' star says she breastfed her son until he was 2.5 years old.

  • Pregnant women living in greener areas have bigger babies

    Thu, May 16, 2013 8:27 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds that pregnant women who live near plants and trees may have stronger, smarter babies than their peers.

  • Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine

    Tue, May 14, 2013 8:41 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.

  • Bipolar disorder linked to prenatal flu exposure

    Mon, May 13, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds that a pregnant woman's flu exposure may increase her child's risk of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder four-fold.

  • Would diaper-free potty training work for you?

    Mon, May 13, 2013 9:44 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Advocates of elimination communication say babies can and should start potty training well before their toddler years.

  • Motherhood by the numbers

    Sun, May 12, 2013 11:10 AM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

    From today's declining fertility rates to the increasing money people spend on moms, here's a look at motherhood by the numbers.

  • Huggies TweetPee tweets when baby needs a diaper

    Fri, May 10, 2013 10:17 AM by Melissa Breyer

    Wet nappie? There’s an app for that.

  • Why baby's hungry cry tugs at women (but not men)

    Tue, May 07, 2013 11:27 AM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Crying can interrupt certain brain activities in women, including those who are not parents.

  • What's new in baby names? Book author tells all

    Mon, May 06, 2013 12:30 PM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    Laura Wattenberg offers up not just name meanings but a data-driven approach to baby names.

  • Mom 'humiliated' over use of breast pump in-flight

    Mon, Apr 29, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    An Indiana mom finds herself in trouble when a flight attendant decides the mother cannot use her breast pump during the flight.

  • Yoga for women trying to conceive

    Mon, Apr 29, 2013 9:34 AM

    Video: Fertility yoga focuses on relaxing the pelvic area, increasing blood flow and reducing stress.

  • Autism may be linked to placenta abnormalities

    Thu, Apr 25, 2013 12:10 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

    The findings suggest behavioral interventions aimed at social and motor skill development in these children could be started right away.

  • Working mom petitions airline for changing tables

    Wed, Apr 24, 2013 4:59 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Traveling mom Rachel Simmons asks Delta airlines to install changing tables on all flights. Will they get on board?

  • Who's got better baby sense: Mom or Dad?

    Wed, Apr 17, 2013 2:35 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    A new study shows that fathers are just as good as mothers at recognizing their babies' unique cues.

  • Light drinking during pregnancy okay, study suggests

    Wed, Apr 17, 2013 11:49 AM by Melissa Breyer

    Research from the U.K. finds that consuming 2 drinks a week when pregnant is not linked to adverse outcomes in childhood.

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