Babies & Pregnancy

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

Scientists create mother's milk cow
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Scientists in Argentina genetically alter a cow to produce human breastmilk.
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Jason Graham-Nye wants to change the way we diaper our babies
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 12:55 PM by Shea Gunther
Meet the eco-entrepreneur behind gDiapers, a greener, flushable, alternative to the traditional plastic disposable diaper.
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Breastfeeding linked to lower risk of SIDS

Mon, Jun 13, 2011 10:25 AM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters

The cause of SIDS remains unknown, but scientists theorize that breastfeeding helps fight off infections that may contribute to the disorder.
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New study: Transitioning to certain infant formulas may help prevent diabetes
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 10:09 AM by Jenn Savedge
Clinical trials find that when babies are transitioned from breastmilk to certain infant formulas instead of food, it may lower their risk of developing Type 1 diabetes.
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Prolonged bottle-feeding tied to kids' obesity

Tue, Jun 07, 2011 1:17 PM by Amy Norton, Reuters

Prolonged bottle feeding, especially at night, could be providing infants with unneeded calories.
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Food is the primary source of BPA for preschoolers
Mon, Jun 06, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds that 95% of BPA in kids' bodies comes from the foods they eat.
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Nuclear radiation influences boy-to-girl ratio
Mon, Jun 06, 2011 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds that nuclear radiation from bomb tests and power plant accidents leads to the birth of more boys than girls.
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How you can share a nanny
Fri, Jun 03, 2011 4:23 PM by Shareable.net
Sharing a nanny can create a win-win situation for the families and the caregiver.
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Diabetes risk in pregnancy tied to weight change

Thu, Jun 02, 2011 12:05 PM by Kerry Grens, Reuters

Overweight moms who lose weight after their first baby are less likely to develop diabetes during their second pregnancy, a new study shows.
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Miracle baby was carried outside mother's womb

Fri, May 27, 2011 3:15 PM

Video: Nicky Soto, the woman who carried her healthy newborn outside her uterus, talks about her situation and Dr. Curtis Cook talks about the medical aspects.
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Parents keep sex secret, raise 'genderless' baby
Thu, May 26, 2011 12:30 PM by LiveScience
A Toronto couple isn't answering the 'is it a boy or girl?' question, and the reaction reveals deep feelings about nature, nurture and gender.
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Jessica Alba lobbies for ban on toxic chemicals

Wed, May 25, 2011 12:27 PM

Video: Actress Jessica Alba is a spokesperson for the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition, and she has gone to Capitol Hill to lobby Congress to band toxic chemicals in consumer products.
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Marion Cotillard gives birth to baby boy
Fri, May 20, 2011 2:41 PM by Michael d'Estries
'Inception' star and self-described hippie at heart names her first child Marcel.
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Watch: Moms vs. The Chemical Industry
Thu, May 19, 2011 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Eco-watchdog group creates a Vid-E-Ode to moms who take on the chemical industry.
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Study: Possible carcinogens in baby products
Wed, May 18, 2011 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New research shows that flame retardants linked to cancer are common in products made for babies.
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