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Swine Flu's Most Vulnerable Victims

amandakshannon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:17:55 -0700

The World Health Organization is voicing concern that pregnant women and other people at high risk for swine flu are refusing to get vaccinated.

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Sorry Ladies-Pregnancy is no Excuse to Overeat!

amandakshannon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:38:32 -0600

The "eat for two" saying is put to rest in this study of healthy habits during pregnancy. Monitoring caloric intake can be vital to health during and after pregnancy. Read on to learn more.

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Folic Acid in Pregnancy Better Than Thought

jride — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:32:41 -0600

Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

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Mom's Exercise Helps Baby's Heart

jride — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:50:56 -0600

Most women whould keep active while pregnant, experts say.

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Breastfeeding Protects Mother

jride — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:26:33 -0600

Women who breastfeed their babies may be lowering their own risk of a heart attack, heart disease or stroke, research suggests.

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Kids Curb Marital Satisfaction

jride — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:24:34 -0600

Parents all know that children make it harder to do some of the most enjoyable adult things. Bluntly put, kids can get between you.

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Traditional Parenting 'Leads to Well-adjusted Children'

jride — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:30:40 -0600

File this under the "no duh" category: Traditional parenting methods that focus on breastfeeding, disclipline and high expectations are most likely to produce well-adjusted and able children, a study has shown.

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Hormone Linked to Postpartum Depression

jride — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:55:09 -0700

Could a simple blood test help predict a pregnant woman's risk for developing postpartum depression?

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New Study: Autism Linked to Environment

jride — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:48:08 -0700

Research links soaring incidence of the mysterious neurological disorder to fetal and infant exposure to pesticides, viruses, household chemicals.

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Early Caesarean Sections Raise Risk of Complications

jride — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:04:45 -0700

The common practice of scheduling a Caesarean section a little early to make childbirth more convenient sharply increases the risk that babies will be born with potentially serious complications, according to the first large-scale study to examine the dangers.

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