Premature birth is the number-one killer of American newborns. To draw attention to this disturbing statistic, the March of Dimes has named November as Prematurity Awareness Month. Premature births are common, costly and often preventable if moms-to-be take care of their he...
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How many times have you pressed your way through the airport while juggling your luggage, a baby, a stroller and a car seat for the flight? With all of that in tow, even the simplest of tasks can quickly become overwhelming and near impossible.
Who? If you’re going to deliver a baby soon, there’s a better than even chance it’s you. The “baby blues” (or “third-day blues”) is a common reaction to giving birth that occurs hours or days after delivery. You’ll experience wide mood swings, insomnia and even uncontrollab...
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It’s ironic! Tagless tees were designed to reduce the irritation that can sometimes be caused by traditional tags, but now, they are the subject of an outbreak of rashes.
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Here’s a mom who knows where the best baby gifts come from! The hot newborn news recently is all about the 56-year-old woman in Wooster, OH (and I DO mean oh!) who gave birth to three babies she carried as a surrogate mother for her daughter, Kim.
According to Parents Magazine, “Delta Enterprise Corp. has recalled nearly 1.6 million drop side cribs after two babies suffocated when the drop side detached.
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I certainly hope not. But, you do have to wonder what in the world would cause a shooting at a baby shower of all places. It’s such an unlikely event to carry a gun, much less get shot.
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Can you name the birth defect that affects more children than muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and cystic fibrosis combined? It’s spina bifida.
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As if we didn’t have enough to worry about these days.
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During pregnancy, parents can think of nothing more than delivering a healthy baby and bringing little Tyler or Susan home right away to begin their new lives together. But what happens when your baby is born prematurely? Chances are he or she will spend some time in the ...
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