Babies & Pregnancy

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

'Who's your daddy?' DNA testing on wheels

Mon, Aug 20, 2012 9:59 AM

Video: Mobile truck hits streets of New York City giving dads the chance to confirm their paternity.
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Dirt helps babies develop stronger immune systems
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 3:10 PM by Babyminding.com
When babies eat dirt, they're also ingesting micro-organisms that assist in building appropriate immune responses.
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Daily dose of walnuts improves sperm quality
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 12:58 PM by Melissa Breyer
Seeking strong, healthy sperm? Try eating walnuts.
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Do babies have a moral compass?

Thu, Aug 16, 2012 7:47 AM by Megan Gannon and Jeanna Bryner, LiveScience

New research suggests other factors may be responsible for the 'evidence' of morality documented in a 2007 study.
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Behavioral problems greater in toddlers who snore
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 12:01 PM by Melissa Breyer
A new study finds that youngsters who snore loudly at least twice a week are more likely to misbehave.
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Choosing a safe and healthy infant formula
Thu, Aug 09, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
What you need to know to choose the best infant formula for your baby.
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CDC report: More moms in U.S. are breastfeeding
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 12:14 PM by Melissa Breyer
According to state-by-state data, nearly 50 percent of moms in Oregon still breastfeed their babies at 12 months.
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L.A. celebrates breastfeeding with Boobie-Palooza
Wed, Aug 01, 2012 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Celebrities, pediatricians, and nursing moms to join together to celebrate breastfeeding in Southern California.
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NYC initiative to lock-up infant formula in hospitals goes too far
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Pro-breast-feeding agenda turns NYC hospitals into a 'nanny' state.
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Pregnancy and fasting for Ramadan
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Are women who are pregnant or nursing required to fast for this Muslim observance?
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Bittylab's big baby bottle blunder
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 1:05 PM by Jenn Savedge
Baby bottle manufacturer alienates new parents with insulting ad campaign.
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Link found between fracking and low birth weight
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 9:59 AM by Jenn Savedge
New research links a mother’s exposure to hydraulic fracturing during pregnancy and the overall prevalence of low birth weight.
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Salon work during pregnancy may increase risk of heart defects for newborns
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 8:34 AM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds certain occupations for mom may increase heart defect risk for baby.
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Designer buggies: Boy's toys for the 21st-century dad

Thu, Jul 19, 2012 3:09 AM by Emma Charlton, AFP

Baby buggies, reinvented as sleek, high-tech designer objects, have become toys for a young generation of hands-on dads.
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Watch: Giggling baby with the hose
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Need a laugh today? Join this baby in his fit of giggles as he showers his doggies with the hose.
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