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21 Jul

Posted at 03:58h in Children's Health, Pregnancy

  You’ve heard them, you’ve seen them: a baby crying inconsolably while a parent jiggles, shushes, and walks with babe in arms, imploring her to stop. Babies cry a lot, some more than others. There’s a little-known secret — a unique, simple, and effective way to...

11 Jul

Posted at 00:13h in Diet, Pregnancy

Women in labor can enjoy a chocolate or vanilla protein shake during labor rather than being relegated to the tedium of ice chips, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2013 annual meeting. Mothers who drank a protein drink during childbirth reported higher satisfaction...

30 Jun

Posted at 03:05h in Environment, Pregnancy

Article credit: Environmental Defence Last week, new results from MIREC – a major Canadian study of maternal exposure to environmental contaminants – were released, detailing findings on pregnant women’s exposure to phthalates and BPA, two chemicals linked to numerous health concerns. The study found phthalate metabolites, including...