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Car Exhaust Can Hurt Unborn Babies, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 8th 2011

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Car exhaust might hurt unborn babies.
The Canadian website Autos.ca reports researchers at the University of Sunderland in northeast England have linked car exhaust to children being born with respiratory ...Researchers find link between smog and babies born with respiratory problems.
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Most Popular Italian Baby Girl Names

by the editors at ParentDish, Posted Jul 7th 2011

What are the five most popular Italian baby girl names? Credit: Giorgio Cosulich, Getty Images Italian baby names can bring centuries of tradition and history into your child's life, and also usually carry an air of the exotic and ...We've assembled a highly unscientific rundown of the five most popular Italian baby girl names, their translations, and meanings.
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Trying to Get Pregnant? Start Flossing

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 6th 2011

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Trying to get pregnant? Be sure to floss.
BBC News reports an Australian study presented at a fertility meeting in Sweden this week says bad oral health is just as bad as obesity when it comes to fertility and ...Study shows women with gum disease take longer to conceive.
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Puj Baby Tub

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 29th 2011

The Puj Tub fits most sinks. Credit: Puj Baby
Bath time with a baby can be scary for new parents, but if you've got the right tub, it's not only a breeze but fun, too.
The Puj Tub is made with soft, non-slip, PVC- and BPA-free foam ...Bath time is safe and cozy with this tub that conforms to most sinks.
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It's Safe to Have a Baby if You Have Multiple Sclerosis, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 28th 2011

Mothers with MS had more babies born with physical disabilities, but the difference was not statistically significant and further research is needed. Credit: Getty Images If you have multiple sclerosis, don't worry about having a baby. ...Researchers find few dangers for new mothers with MS.
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Pregnant? Get Vaccinated Against Whooping Cough

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 27th 2011

Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted June 22 to recommend pregnant women who previously were not vaccinated to do so. Credit: Getty Images If you're pregnant, a federal advisory panel recommends you get ...Researchers say vaccinated mothers can pass some immunity to their children.
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Pregnant Moms: Get Flu Vaccine to Keep Babies From Getting Sick, Researchers Say

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 23rd 2011

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Don't want to take any chances when it comes to keeping your newborn from catching the flu? Get the influenza vaccine while you're still pregnant.
Researchers have found babies born to to moms who got the shot ...Study finds an infant's chance of getting the flu drops by nearly 50 percent when mom gets a shot while pregnant.
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Case of Woman Breast-Feeding On Demand Overturned

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 23rd 2011

Credit: Getty Images Breast-feeding has come with it's share of questions and concerns for years. Yes, we all know it's the ideal way to feed a newborn, but is it OK to do in public? How long should you breast-feed? What age should you ...A Spanish woman's child was taken away because the woman engaged in "chaotic" breast-feeding.
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