Babies & Pregnancy

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

Contraception access could save $5.7 bn globally
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 5:57 AM by Jenn Savedge
New global report calls family planning a 'fundamental human right' that governments are obligated to protect.
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Light drinking while pregnant could lower baby's IQ

Wed, Nov 14, 2012 5:08 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience Staff Writer

The study also suggests that women whose bodies process alcohol slowly are at greater risk of harming their baby's brain development.
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5 tips for baby's first haircut
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 4:57 PM by Jenn Savedge
How to make your baby's first hair cut a milestone moment you will treasure for years to come.
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Acetaminophen linked to asthma in babies
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds link between acetaminophen use in infants and the development of asthma later in childhood.
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Study links flu during pregnancy to autism

Mon, Nov 12, 2012 9:17 AM

Video: Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighs in on a new report that shows influenza during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, but also cautions that it shouldn't prevent women from getting their flu shots.
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'Breastfeeding' doll creates controversy in the U.S.
Fri, Nov 09, 2012 8:02 PM by Kimi Harris
Is a doll that 'breastfeeds' inappropriate for children?
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How to keep your baby from getting sick
Fri, Nov 09, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Keep germs at bay with these five simple tips for keeping your baby healthy during cold and flu season.
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Leftover newborn blood samples should be regulated for research, experts say

Thu, Nov 08, 2012 8:02 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Many states don't require parental consent for newborn blood to be used for research purposes.
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Prenatal PFC exposure may effect birth weight in baby girls
Wed, Nov 07, 2012 5:38 PM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds that prenatal exposure to common household chemicals may affect the growth and development of baby girls.
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Breastfeeding and sleeping with baby affects mom's welfare

Mon, Nov 05, 2012 8:35 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Babies aren't the only ones who benefit or suffer from breastfeeding, co-sleeping or the lack thereof-- moms are affected by all scenarios as well.
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Texas woman holds Guinness record for most breast milk donated
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 4:11 PM by Jenn Savedge
Alicia Richman donated more than 11,000 ounces of breast milk between June 2011 and March 2012.
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Raffle chances for motherhood
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 4:44 PM by Jenn Savedge
Should the chance to become a mother be raffled off in a contest drawing?
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Pregnant women should always get Tdap pertussis vaccine

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 10:50 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Giving the vaccine to a pregnant woman is thought to protect the newborn against whooping cough during the first few months of life.
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Fearful kids likelier to be conservative as adults

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 8:01 AM by LiveScience

Children with authoritarian parents are more inclined to possess conservative political views by young adulthood than children with lenient parents.
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Birth complications rare in U.S., but on the rise
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 4:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New data released by the CDC shows that while complications during child birth are still rare, they are on the rise for women in the U.S.
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