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Season in Which Babies Are Born Could Affect Everything From Allergies to Anorexia, Study Shows

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 4th 2011

The season in which a child is born could affect health long-term, research shows. Credit: Getty Images Expecting a spring baby? Your ...Winter, spring, summer or fall? Season your child is born in could have health implications.
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Wheezing Infants Linked to Mothers' BPA Exposure

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 4th 2011

Ninety percent of Americans are exposed to Bisphenol A. Credit: Getty Images If your infant is wheezing a lot, it could be because you ...Researchers warn would-be moms to avoid products with BPA.
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Pesticides Could Affect Babies' IQs Later On, Study Shows

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 22nd 2011

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Mom's exposure to pesticides can lower babies' IQ. Credit: Getty Images Pesticides may kill ...Study links pesticdes to IQ, but data largely in the eye of the beholder.
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Website to the Rescue for New Mama Baby Health Drama

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 20th 2011

HealthTap brings the physician back into the health care equation. Credit: Getty Images It's a new-mom's dream come true: When you wake ...A new site provides mommies with any health questions they may have 24/7.
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Can What You Eat During Pregnancy Make Your Baby Fat?

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 20th 2011

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A mother's diet during pregnancy can alter the DNA of her child. Credit: ...Craving chocolate during pregnancy? You might want to read this study before you dive in.
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Pregnant Moms Who Exercise Help Baby's Heart, Too, Study Finds

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 18th 2011

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Pregnant moms who exercise deliver healthier babies, a new study finds. Credit: Getty ...Exercise will pump you up, but it also pumps up your baby.
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First-Time Births Risky Business for Moms Older Than 45

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 15th 2011

Pushing 50? Know the facts before you get pregnant. Credit: Getty Images If you're pushing 50 and yearning to be a baby mama, it's ...The study is significant as more and more women are waiting to start families.
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Frozen Donor Eggs Could Give Women More Pregnancy Options

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 8th 2011

Freezing donor eggs -- or your own -- could be a viable option for young women who want to postpone pregnancy. Credit: Getty ...Frozen donor eggs may work just as well as fresh ones.
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