Saturday May 17th, 2008
Pregnancy
High formaldehyde levels found in some baby furniture
from sacbee.com
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
from Reuters
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
from Associated Press via NPR
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
from BBC
A woman's diet around the time of conception may influence the gender of her baby, research suggests.Topics:
Prenatal Omega-3 May Aid Babies' Brain Development
from Reuters
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
from Reuters
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
from Associated Press
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
from CNN
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
from Washington Post
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
from Reuters
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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