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High formaldehyde levels found in some baby furniture

jride — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:36:09 -0400

Cribs and changing tables may be exposing babies to unhealthy levels of formaldehyde, according to a new environmental report.

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U.S. Parents' Baby Knowledge Lacking, Study Finds

jride — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:21:42 -0400

Nearly a third of U.S. parents know surprisingly little about typical infant development, and this lack of understanding can rob their babies of much-needed mental stimulation, researchers said on Sunday.

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Study: Pregnant Women With Pre-Existing Diabetes Doubles

jride — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:32:30 -0400

The number of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes has more than doubled in seven years, a California study found, a troubling trend that means health risks for both mothers and newborns.

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High Calorie Diet Linked to Boys

jride — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:19:42 -0400

A woman's diet around the time of conception may influence the gender of her baby, research suggests.

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Prenatal Omega-3 May Aid Babies' Brain Development

LIME — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:08:25 -0400

Expectant mothers who eat enough omega-3 fats late in pregnancy may give their babies a brain-power boost, a new study suggests.

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If Pregnant Women Stop Smoking, Babies are Happier

LIME — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:36:38 -0400

Mothers who stop smoking while pregnant tend to have cheerier, more adaptable babies, British researchers reported on Wednesday.

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Study: Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy

LIME — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:43:46 -0500

It sounds far-fetched — sticking needles in women to help them become pregnant — but a scientific review suggests that acupuncture might improve the odds of conceiving if done right before or after embryos are placed in the womb.

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Pregnancy Does Cause Memory Loss, Study Says

LIME — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:44:01 -0500

Science has now confirmed what expectant moms already know: Carrying a baby makes them more forgetful.

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Caffeine Increases Risk of Miscarriage, Study Finds

LIME — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:00:00 -0500

Caffeine consumption by pregnant women can significantly increase the risk of miscarriage, according to new research.

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Want to Lose That Baby Weight? Get Some Sleep

karlawithak — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:41:57 -0500

Researchers presented a conundrum to new mothers on Monday, saying that women who want to lose the extra weight gained in pregnancy should try to get more sleep.

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