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In The News ~ 2009

Perinatal Education Associates surfs the web and newswires for birth, breastfeeding and parenting-related news articles so you don't have to! We cover all types of issues, objectively and internationally, to enhance your continuing education ~ these should not, however, replace professional medical advice.

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Last Updated 29 December 2009 - newer articles are at the top of the list.

How New Parents Make the Transition Back to Work

Love Hormone May Reduce Autism Symptoms

Which is better: Mother's milk or formula?

New Research Shows Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Heart Attack.

Many Women Quit Breastfeeding Early

Given A Wide Birth: Big Apple C-Sections Surge

Bonding Between Mother, Infant Reduces Childhood Neglect

Evidence Deepens That Breastfeeding Helps Moms Avoid Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2

New Strategy for Increasing Health of Mums and Infants

Teaching Black Women to Embrace Breastfeeding

Low Hormone Levels in Pregnancy Linked to Hard Birth

Airbags Appear to be Safe for Pregnant Mothers

Prenatal Baby Aspirin Not Harmful to Infants

Raising Breastfeeding Awareness in the UK

Mom Fights To Get The Delivery She Wants

Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women Exposed to Workplace Hazards

Women's Biggest Pregnancy Fears

Breastfeeding Tips Guide New Mothers

Women Develop Emotion-Reading Superpowers During Pregnancy

Good parents make better children

UK: New Life-Changing Guide Book Revolutionizes Birth Preparation

New Protocol on Delivering Babies

Avoid Twin Pregnancy Cesarean Section

Sushi & Breastfeeding Join Birth Defects & Preterm Birth As Leading Concerns

Pre-Eclampsia

New Safe Delivery Law

Sugar With Hugs Relieve Newborn Pain

Pre and Postnatal Yoga Yields Physical and Emotional Benefits

Social Support During Childbirth & Breastfeeding

Placenta Pills As Savior for New Mums

Expecting Mothers Should Seek Out Pregnant Health Insurance

Lamaze & ICEA Bring Birthing Community Together

Nurses Aim To Cut Infant Mortality Rates

The New Squeeze on Private Pregnancy Care

Pollutants Found in 90% of Newborn Cord Blood

Michigan Hears Testimony on Bill to Give Women the "Right To Breastfeed In Public"

Dr. Colin Douglas-Smith ~ An Interesting Story

Exposure to Insect Repellent During Pregnancy Linked to Genital Defect

"Why I Invited The World To Watch My Child's Birth Online"

Breastfeeding Shouldn't Be Blamed for Death of Smothered Baby on United Flight

Breast Milk For Sale Concerns Local Health Officials

Doulas: Holding Hands or Stepping On Toes?

Michigan Baby Has 20 Moms ~ what a loving story!

Bisphenol A in Baby Bottles May Prompt UK Action

Plastics Chemical Phthalate May Shorten Pregnancy

JL Software Announces Your High-Risk Pregnancy For iPhone and iPod touch

The WHO Changes HIV Drug Advice

Plethora wins deal on labour gel

New Mums Worry About Returning To Work

Caring for Baby's Umbilical Cord ~ Dr.'s Recommendations May Vary.

Getting ready For Childbirth ~ The Mother of All Workouts

H1N1 Concerns Shouldn't Impact Breastfeeding

Managing Gestational Diabetes

Women Giving Birth At Home Without Midwives

Babies Born A Little Too Early Face Serious Health Problems

Do Pacifiers Interfere with Breastfeeding Success

Pre-eclampsia Tied To Future Thyroid Issues

Proper Care Needed To Ease Labor Pain

US Gets a D on Preterm Births

Innovative Pregnancy Group Reduces Preterm Births

Stillbirth Risk Higher for Black Women

Study Claims Phthalates Exposure In Pregnancy Diminishes Masculinity

Fewer Options for Manhattan Moms Seeking Natural Childbirth

How holding hands with a lover or just looking at their picture reduces a woman's pain

Sesame Street, now 40, Promotes Breastfeeding

Drugs Routinely Given During Labor Reduce Breastfeeding Rates

Exercising to the End of Pregnancy Is Healthy for Mother and Baby

Empowerment Through Education

Governments Back Plans to Boost Breastfeeding

In Pain? Just Say "om"

Massage for Mommys: How Rub Downs Can Ease The Aches of Pregnancy

Postpartum Depression

H1N1 and Breastfeeding

Cultural Shift to Using Mothers Milk

Women Pushed Out of Hospitals

Babies' Language Learning Begins in the Womb

ADA Publishes Position Paper: Breastfeeding Good For Babies

Newborn Twins Fare Better When Both Are Female

More Women Posting Birth Videos on Internet

Folate Levels in Pregnancy Related to ADHD in Offspring

Most Antibiotics Appear Safe During Pregnancy, study says

Recovering After Childbirth

UK Emergency Cesarean Rate High

Preemie Worry: Induced Labor Rules Tighten

UK: 95% of Women Denied Choice of Where To Give Birth

Cheap Drug To Make Childbirth Safer in Poor Countries

Maternal Smoking May Increase Newborns Discomfort

Mum Cannot Breastfeed After Lengthy Hospital Delay

Lengthy Pacifier Use & Speech Problems

Childbirth: Nature should be allowed to take its course

Hospitals Limiting Visitors: Swine Flu

Should Pregnant Women Get the Swine Flu Jab? an interesting opinion from the UK

Hygiea Questions Bids for Breastpumps

Michel Odent Says: Men Should Stay Away From Birth

Australian Doc/TV Host Simulates Childbirth....well, sorta

Why Support for Breastfeeding Matters More Than Ever

Maternity Care in US Health Care Reform

Wife Was Warrior During Natural Childbirth

ERI Delivers Most Babies Via 

CDC Answers Questions About H1N1

Chicagoland Anchor Gives Birth on Roadside

Montreal Officials Cancel Breastfeeding Event...Due to H1N1 Risks ~ please read it all.

New Zealand Newborn Info Cards Now Carry Safe Sleep Principles

Bisphenol A, or  Forceps

BPA, Found In Common Plastics Can Cause Hyperactivity, Aggression in Kids, Study Says

UK Mothers To Be Turn To Doulas In Midwife Shortage

Eating Licorice in Pregnancy May Affect A Child's IQ and Behavior

Important Breast Milk Research May Change Feeding Methods

Fighting The Stress of Pregnancy

Cesareans are not the posh option ~ says a columnist

Acupressure for Morning Sickness

The Truth About Infant Formula: Breast Milk IS the Gold Standard

Doulas Offer Comfort To Expectant Moms

Natural Childbirth In A Hospital ~ From A Blog

A Simple Way To Beat Labour Pains

Recession Altering Some Women's Childbirth Decisions

Breastfeeding Lowers Cancer Risk for Some

Hospitals On Guard Against Spreading H1N1 ~ May Put Restrictions on Visitation and Quite Possibly Labor Support?

Health Insurers Consider A Cesarean Section Pregnancy A Pre-existing Condition

Postpartum Depression ~ Is Food The Cure?

Doctor Decides To Stop Delivering Babies At Home

Free Birth Has Risks & Rewards ~ Video

Drugs given to women in labour to prevent postpartum haemorrhage could reduce their ability to breastfeed, latest research suggests.

New WIC Food Programs Promote Healthy Habits/Breastfeeding 

Low Breastfeeding Numbers "Pathetic" say Doctors

Breastfeeding Should Be Promoted In Neonatal Units

Doula Targets Challenging Pregnancies

Alcohol & Pregnancy A Dangerous Combination

Pregnancy & Childbirth Make Women Stronger

Baby Formula Study a Marketing Cover, Researcher Says

Duke Moms-to-Be Participate in H1N1 Vaccine Trial

Home Births Get A Bump, Over Obstetricians Objections

Research Confirms Baby's Cries Trigger Letdown

Informed Consent

Breastfeeding Dads

What Do All of Those OB Terms Mean?

New Study Finds Homebirth Safe as Hospital Birth

Women Still Believe in Pregnancy Myths

How to Stay Active Safely During Pregnancy

Should All Newborns Be Screened For Potential Hip Problems?

Sex After Childbirth

How Did Men End Up In The Delivery Room?

Women's Rights To Breastfeed in Public

Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding

Childbirth & Hypnotherapy

Public Scolding Infuriates Breastfeeding Mother

Does Bottlefeeding Induce Mourning In A New Mother?

When Dads Have Postpartum Depression

Court Upholds Firing of Breastfeeding Mom

Working Moms Need Break from Lactation Regulations

Life-Saving Childbirth Drugs Could Reduce Ability to Breastfeed (although in media now, this study is nearly 3 years old)

Job-related Claims of Pregnancy Bias on the Rise

Businesses Encouraged to Support Breastfeeding Employees

Healthy Pregnancy Birth & Infants

The Truth About Pregnancy Myths

Top 10 Benefits of Breastfeeding

Will You Have Family For Support During Childbirth?

Should The Government Mandate Circumcisions for Newborns?

The Business of Breastfeeding

Alcohol, Pregnancy & Brain Cell Death

Natural Home Birth ~ Amazing

The Secret War Against Breastfeeding

Is your childbirth choice being threatened?

Some Give Hypnobirthing A Try

WaterBabies Delivered!

Cesarean Dogma Challenged

South African H1N1 Warning To Pregnant Women

Glucose Intolerance in Pregnancy May Predict CV Future

National Childbirth Trust Holds Exhibition

Enlighten Mothers on Cesarean Options

Washington State Protects Rights To Breastfeed In Public

Antidepressant Safety During Pregnancy

Risk Factors for Preterm Labor

Bangor Native Watches Childbirth From Around The Globe

Benefits of Sex During Pregnancy

Childbirth Connection Endorses Health Reform Bill 3200

Breastfeeding: Best Formula for Feeding Infants

Agony of Mums Who Fail At Breastfeeding

Low Choline Level In Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects

Is Breastfeeding Healthier?  15 Myths

US Agencies Call for more Breastfeeding

More Than Baby Blues

Breastfeeding Reduces Risks of Breast Cancer

When It's Past Your Due Date. What's Next?

Exercise Is Healthy for Moms & Babies

6 Sacramento Businesses Honored for Supporting Breastfeeding

Support Is Key to Breastfeeding Success

Lactation Consultants Help New Moms With Breastfeeding Problems

Seizues During Pregnancy Ups Premature Baby Risks

Pregnancy Intensifies Dreams

Lead Associated With High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

Breastfeeding Healthy for Baby & Cheap Too

Doctors Speak Out About Pregnancy, H1N1 Vaccine

Exercise During Pregnancy Healthy For Both Mother & Child

Induced Labor May Improve Outcomes in Risky Pregnancy

Pacifiers Negatively Effect Breastfeeding

Techniques to Measure Placental Volume

A Historical Look At The Impact of Infant Formula on Breastfeeding

Substitutes Undermine Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding: More than many mothers realize

Indiana Perinatal Network Recognizes Businesses Who Are BF Friendly

Natural Remedies for Breastfeeding Difficulties

World Breastfeeding Week Addressed During UN Briefing

World Breastfeeding Week - how grandmothers can help!

World Breastfeeding Week 2009: A Vital Emergency Response

Breastfeeding Could Save 1.3 million lives: World Health Organization

Morning Sickness Tied to Higher Child IQ

Swine Flu Advice on Breastfeeding

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Breastfeeding & Heart Disease

Multiple Preeclampsia Incidents May Increase Risk for Hypertension After Pregnancy (a Medscape article.  You will need to register but it is free)

RWJ University Hospital in NJ Talks about Birth Plans/Blue Prints

Don't tell women how to give birth!

Signs of Postpartum Depression

The Dos and Don'ts of Eating During Pregnancy

How New Dads Can Prep for Birth

Nursing/Breastfeeding Good for Babies & Moms

Doctors Diagnose Nipple Pain With Camera Phone

Breastfeeding A Civil Right Under Washington State Law

Keep Large Dogs & Newborns Apart

Breastfeeding Saves Child From Swine Flu

Uterine Cells Produce Their Own Estrogen During Pregnancy

Childbearing Makes Women Healthier

The Way Lupus Affects Women and Childbirth

Expert Says Breastfeeding Benefits Exaggerated Greatly

How Prenatal Pollution Affects Later IQ Scores

Healthy Diet/Exercise Important During Pregnancy

Senate Passes Bills To Expand Health Care, New Moms Rights

Breastfeeding: Chemical concentrations do not decrease during lactation

Mums Who Bottlefeed Not Give Safety Advice

Childbirth Pain Part of the Deal

Postpartum Nutrition

Bottlefeeding Could Present A Health Risk

More Women Want Natural Childbirth

Brockton Mass Hospital Has SKYROCKETING Cesarean Rate

Definitely Not Your Mom's Maternity Ward

Why Mothers Should Put Up with Pain of Childbirth

Massage: A Necessary Item of Pregnancy

Breastfeeding = Ecofriendly

Baby Cafe in El Paso promotes Breastfeeding

Busting the Myth(s) of Breastfeeding

Debunking Childbirth Horror Stories

Ednometriosis Ups Preterm Risk

2/3 Refuse to Breastfeed

Laboring Without Labor Bed Cuts Need for Pitocin

Study To Hopes To Prevent Postpartum Depression

Daddy Rounds

Study Shows More Breastfeeding Benefits

Experts Want Crackdown on Formula Milk Promoters

Maternal Diet Affects Infant's Long Term Bone Health

A Sense of Community Is Key

Dads' Depression Linked to Later Infant Crying

Safe Self-care for Migraines during Pregnancy

Cuddle Count Helps Working Moms

BPA During Pregnancy Alters Offspring's DNA

Breastfeeding Begins Way to Healthy Mind, Body

HELLP: A Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

Breastfeeding For Smarter Teens

Anemia During Pregnancy

Breastfeeding Promotion Act

Mothers Know Best

Exposure to Phthalates May Be A Risk Factor For Low Birth Weight Infants

Successful formula: Breastfeeding

Czechs Among World's Leaders in Umbilical Cord Blood Donation

Colorado Hospital Receiving Evidence-based Care Practices Info

Breastfeeding & Summertime: A perfect match

Breastfeeding: Facts, Tips, Skills

Doula says "Dads are 'supporting actors' in labor and delivery

Border Trade Alliance Backs Legislation for Passports for Those Born Outside of Hospitals

Flu Drugs Said to Be Relatively Safe for Breastfeeding/Pregnant Women

Infant Formula Adulteration With melamine Underscores Need For Better Detection Methods

Mental Imagery & Pregnancy

Two Studies Highlight Sleep Needs in Pregnancy

Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women

NY Times Examines Childbirth Videos on You Tube

How Much Caffeine is Ok During Breastfeeding

Study links breastfeeding to high grades, college entry

Docs Shouldn't Induce Labour Unnecessarily, Pregnancy Experts say

Microwaves Harmful During Pregnancy

Boosting A Newborns' Immune System

Homeopathy For Labor & Birth

Acupuncture Eases Pregnancy Heartburn

Dioxin Stunts Breast Growth During Pregnancy

Snoring During Pregnancy Could Indicate Gestational Diabetes

Study shows BF Benefits for Moms: Decreased Diabetes, Stroke etc.

Study Links Breastfeeding with Better Academic Performance

Study says, Anti Nausea Drug Metoclopramide Safe For Fetuses

Bisphenol A or BPA (present in plastic bottles) Changes DNA in Mice

Pre-Pregnancy Depressed Mood May Heighten Risk for Premature Birth

Death Risks High In Childbirth Among Jehovah Witnesses

Dioxin in Food Chain Linked To Breastfeeding Problems

Breastfeeding Cuts Metabolic Syndrome

Breastfeeding Reduces Postpartum MS Relapses

Multivitamins Promote Better Birth Weight

No Real Substitute for the Milk of Womanly Kindness

Advisory Group Revises Pregnancy Weight Guidelines

Fit Pregnancy & Then Loose Baby Weight

Childbirths' Myths & Misconceptions

New Benefits of Folic Acid Add to Debate

Good Eating Habits...right from the start

BornClear: A New Way of Natural Birthing

Pesticide May Seed American Formula With Melamine

Men Gain Weight During Pregnancy ~ Couvade Syndrome

Babies Set Pace for Breastfeeding

Cabbage Leaves To The Rescue of Lactating Mothers

Factors To Consider Before Delivering Your Baby

Nature's Medicine Offers Relief

Warding Off Men During Labor

Low Vitamin D Tied To Infection During Pregnancy

How Much Weight Should Pregnant Women Gain

You're In Labor and Getting Sleeeeepy

Why Breastfeeding Needs to be a Part of Health Care Reform

Irish Survey Aims to Identify Ways to Increase Breastfeeding Rates

Study: Sleep May Reduce Incidence of Postpartum Depression

Concern Over Pregnancy Pre-eclampsia

Childbirth In The City: What to do & Who to believe?

What Causes Diabetes in Pregnancy?

Poster of Toddler Breastfeeding Doll Sparks Criticism

Midwives vs. Doctors

C-Sections "A Rationale Choice"

LA Times Looks At C-Section Rates & Costs

Antihypertensive use in pregnancy: No clear-cut answer on risk of congenital heart defects

Is Slavery Why Black Women Aren't Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding (at the pool) Broke No Food Rule

During Pregnancy, Don't Forget the Seatbelts!

Connect With Mothers...Not Machines

Childbirth: Can the US Improve??

Childbirth Class Trends

WHO Sets New Breastfeeding Growth Charts

Massage & Postpartum Depression ~ a relaxing massage CAN help!

Going Baby-Friendly

Breastfeeding Benefits For Mom

CerviLenz closes on $4 million Series A round to create preterm pregnancy detector

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Our Bodies, Ourselves Announces 2009 Womens Health Heroes

Taking Folic Acid A Year Before Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth

Maternity Units Across UK Accused of Not Teaching Mums How to Breastfeed

If you really want to help moms...

Probiotics May Help Lose Belly Fat After Childbirth

Births On Cue: Cesarean Rate Soars in Broward Co. to 43.7%

Taking Fear & Uncertainty Out of Childbirth

Poll: Why Natural Childbirth

Births In the US

Folic Acid Reduces Risks of Preterm Labor

Novel PKU Screening Test for Newborn Babies Launched

Probiotics Cut Belly Fat After Pregnancy

UK: National Breastfeeding Awareness Week

World Faces Deadly Shortage of Midwives

Treatment for Extreme Nausea Vomiting During Pregnancy

Babies Get New Growth Charts

Staying Upright During Childbirth Found Helpful

Asthma & Allergy Alert For Pregnant Women & Breastfeeding Moms

Vitamin D Often Low In Mothers & Newborns

Just In Time For Midwives Day: A Different Take on Childbirth

Maternal Depression May Affect Newborn's Sleep

Cedar Grove Mom Plans To Tweet While Giving Birth

Breastfeeding Recommended To Protect Infants During Swine Flu Outbreak

Pediatricians' Support for Breastfeeding Deteriorating

Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy

Study Shows Benefit of Breastfeeding

Agency Warns: Sleeping With Newborns Can Be Deadly

Mothers Missing Out On Childbirth Education

Father Delivers Baby Son After Viewing YouTube Childbirth Clips

Why Are So Many Cesareans Performed?

Magnesium Useful For Newborns With Low Oxygen

Pacifier No Barrier to Breastfeeding Success

Breastfeeding Melts "Baby Fat"

Childbirth Healed Ricki Lake of Pain of Sexual Abuse

The Battle of Breastmilk

New Guidelines Set for Pregnancy in Epileptic Patients

Many Inductions Are Unnecessary

Antibodies During Pregnancy Could Lead to Autism, study says

Are Some Breastfeeding Claims Overblown?

32% Decline in Breastfeeding when Maternity Leave Ends

You Try Saying No To A Cesarean ~ Opinion

Morning Sickness Linked to Smart Kids

C-Section Rates Rise By over 40% in one decade

New Figures on the Safety of Homebirth

Babymoon

Australia Deals Blow Against Home Births

Breastfeeding "Protects Mother"

Resuscitated Newborns At Risk for Lower IQs

The Many Faces of Postpartum Depression

Childbirth Painful for Neanderthal Women, Too

Attachment Parenting Creates Strong Bonds

Using a satellite link, Malmstrom airman coaches wife through childbirth at Benefis

Doing What Comes Naturally

Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding Exclusively Labeled Baby Friendly

Green Breastpumps Means Fewer Pumps in the Dump

The Zen of Childbirth & One Dollar Hot Dogs ~ a little sarcasm

Breastfeeding Blocks Pain of Vaccination

Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy May Curb Fetal Growth

C-Section Birth Raises Risk of Asthma in Newborns by 79%

Upright Position Shortens First Stage of Labor

LLL GB Announces 3 New Publications

Mothers Applaud New Breastfeeding Protection Law

Mothers Milk A Lifesaver For Preemies

Timor-Leste: Gently Combatting Harmful Childbirth Traditions

29 Year Study Probes Mother-Child Bond

SIDS: What Parents Need To Know

Software Makes Childbirth Easier

MRSA Infection Outbreak Linked to Boston Hospital's Infection Control

Calm Birth Blends Centuries-Old Wisdom with Modern Medical Understanding

Scotts Move To Normalize Birth

La Leche League GB Introduces 3 New Publications

Mom Shares Her Natural Childbirth

Women Often Feel Ignorant About Pregnancy & Birth

Reduce Complications With Exercise

Childbirth Connection To Present Inaugural Maternity Care Quality Award

How to Lower The Risk of Preeclampsia

Born Just A Few Weeks Early May Delay Development

Homebirth A Safe Alternative

Modern Medicine Increasingly Interferes with Childbirth

Business Sending Nursing Moms To Bathroom Behaved Illegally

Stop Smoking Before 15th week of Pregnancy, Cut Risk of Prematurity, Study Says

Australians Launch National Breastfeeding Helpline

Breastfeeding Linked to Positive Parenting

Canadian Mothers Pull Plug on Breastfeeding At Six Months

Risk Factors For Severe Head Flattening Identified

Longer Babies Breastfed The Better, study says

Lansinoh Welcomes New Blog

Snacking During Childbirth Safe, says study in British Medical Journal

Take Action: It's Time We Started Supporting Women, Babies & Breastfeeding

Extreme Birth

New Study Finds Hospital Practices Strongly Impact Breastfeeding Rates

'07 US Births Break Baby Boom Record

Breastfeeding Pros and Cons Debated on Today Show

Gum Disease Safely Treated During Pregnancy

Odd Cravings Still Common In Pregnancy

Light Drinking During Pregnancy: Is It Ok?

Early Pacifier Use Linked to Shorter Breastfeeding

Extended Breastfeeding

Fruits, Vegetables Take On New Role During Pregnancy

Irish Mothers Embarrassed to Breastfeed

Breastfeeding Your Baby For Better Nourishment

Call To Drop Plastic Baby Bottles

Filmmaker Explores The Natural Side of Birth

More Moms Turning To HypnoBirthing

Study: For Some Women, Memory of Childbirth Pain Intensify Over Time

Explaining The High Needs Baby

Pregnant Mothers Exposed to Diverse Conditions May Have Aggressive Children

Cafe Serves Up Support For Breastfeeding Moms

A New Test Some Parents Say Every Newborn Should Have

Go Ahead, Spoil The Baby

Keeping Romance Alive During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Class: Do You Need It?

Interventional Radiology Makes Childbirth Safer

Secrets to BF Success

Scientists Hide Formula Risks

Woman With Two Sets of Reproductive Organs Births Twins

New Materials for Shaken Baby Syndrome

Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of SIDS: 50%

Exhibits Looks at Aztec Childbirth

Breastfeeding Keys to Success

Breastfeeding Does Everybody Good

Modern Life Making Women Ill-prepared for Motherhood

Growing Danger from Postpartum Bleeding

Mothers Face Crackdown on Epidurals

Rhode Island Moms Get Right To Breastfeed

Police Cite Breastfeeding Driver for Chikl Endangerment

Feds say 3,000 US Pregnancies Result In Neural Tube Defects

Cord Blood Banking: Worth it or not?

Breastfeeding Reduces Carbon Footprint

Assistance Available For Postpartum Issues

Taking the Fear Out of Childbirth

For Dads: 9 Tips for 9 Months

Diabetics More Likely To Be Depressed During, After Pregnancy

Debate Over Childbirth Method Continues

Midwives at Southampton England Helping Women Who Have Previously Had A Caesarean Section to Choose A Normal Birth For Their Next Baby

Anthropologists' Studies of Childbirth Bring New Focus on Women in Evolution

Wisconsin Senate to Consider Breastfeeding Bill

Breastfeeding Cuts Baby Girls' Risk of Pneumonia

Women Are Careless with Prepregnancy Diet

Can Breastfeeding Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Relapses

Pregnancy-related Hormonal Changes Linked to Increased Risk of Restless Leg Syndrome

Birthpoint Delivers Ancient Medicine To Expecting Women

Cesarean Births Rationed By Hospitals in Order to Cut Costs

Early Repeat C-Sections Linked To Health Complications in Newborns

Migraine Ups Risk of High BP in Pregnancy

Pregnancy & Birth Options

Group Seeks More Birthing Options

Community Midwives Have Healthy Childbirth Record

Too Much Vitamin E During Pregnancy May Harm Baby

Breastfeeding is Best, But..... (Indiana Pediatrician shows some ignorance)

Postpartum Psychosis Most Likely In Month After Childbirth

Traveling Mothers Face Hurdles In Pumping Breast Milk

Don't Blame Formula Companies for Breastfeeding Problems

Smoking During Pregnancy Cuts Blood Flow To Fetus

Prenatal Vitamins Essentials for Healthy Newborns & Moms-to-Be

Helpful Advice for Fathers-to-Be

Childbirth Is Not A Disease or Scheduling Conflict So Stop The C-Sections

Baby-Friendly America? Close the Milk Gap.

Bill To Make Breastfeeding A Civil Right

Identifying Healthy Baby Food

Lactation & Breastfeeding

Belly Buttons May Signal A Woman's Vigor

Cesareans More Likely For Women with Vitamin D Deficiency

Lack of Two Parent Family Strongly Affects Children

Pregnancy Hormone Can Predict Postpartum Depression

Pregnancy Massage Can Reduce Stress and Ease Labor

Who Is At Risk of Uterine Rupture During Childbirth

Moms-To-Be Find Bellydancing A Healthy and Invigorating Workout

Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy Critical

10 Ways To Buy Less When You Are Breastfeeding

Obama Deputy Attorney General Nominee: Childbirth is Worse Than Abortion

BJOG Release: Drinking To Much Water Is Bad During Childbirth 

Fast-Food Diets Reverse Benefits of Breastfeeding

Avoiding 2nd Hand Smoke During Pregnancy

Yoga During Pregnancy - 4 Big Benefits

Student Midwife Rewarded For Work On Natural Childbirth

Study Finds C-Sections May Increase Childbirth Complications

Busting Pregnancy Myths

Breastfed Babies More Likely to Eat Healthy

Dizziness During Pregnancy

Midwives in Military Offer Extra Level of Care

Breastfeeding May Help Protect Babies from Neglect

Lansinoh Acquires Soothies Gel Pad Line

Could Caffeine In Pregnancy Affect Leukemia Risk in Offspring

Is there Too Much Emphasis on Pumping?

Breastfed Babies More Likely To Eat Healthy

Purdue Technology Detects Contaminents in Milk Products

Dizziness During Pregnancy

Counselling Recommended for Women Who Fear Childbirth

Drink Link To Premature Birth

Postpartum Depression Can be Prevented Without Drugs

Breastmilk is Better Than Formula ~ even with toxins

Scottish Study Finds 28% of Induced Births Unnecessary

Folic Acid For Pregnancy

Smart Ways to Keep Exercising During Pregnancy

Smoking During Pregnancy May Impair Thyroid Function of Mom/Baby

More Moms Opting to Eat Placenta

Facebook Resolves Breastfeeding Dispute

Obese Women At Risk for Pregnancy Complications, study shows

10 Common Misconceptions About Breastfeeding

Consumer Group Says FDA Melamine Guidelines Unsafe

Breastfeeding A Healthy, Economic Choice Say Experts

Scheduling Early Cesareans Puts Babies At Risk

How "Love Drug" Hormone Released in Childbirth Can Help Memory

Winslet Urges Kennedy To Push for Increased Labor Orgasm Study

Childbirth Fears Push Increase In Caesarens

New Survey Reveals Majority of Women of Childbearing Age Unaware of Folic Acid

Third Hand Smoke & Breastfeeding

Studies Link Maternity Leave with Fewer C-sections and Increased Breastfeeding

New Paternity Leave for Military

Understanding Postpartum Depression

Twins Born On Different Days, Months, Years ~ only around New Years!

Massachusetts Nursing Moms Support New Bill

Exercising for Two Can Make Childbirth Easier

Public Hospitals vs Private: The Painful Truth About Childbirth

Elevated Risk of Birth Defects Found In Women with Pre-pregnancy Diabetes

Global Forum To Focus on Birth Care Developments

Study: Working Moms Breastfeed Less

Baby Formula Contents Raises Concerns

Breastfeeding Protects Preemies Against UTI

Water Aerobics May Decrease Pain in Childbirth

Taking Antacids During Pregnancy Could Cause Baby To Develop Asthma

Back to Births For Midwives

Vitamin D Deficiency in Pregnancy Linked to Cesarean Risk

Managing Headaches During Pregnancy

Benefits of Breastfeeding ~ Environmental Hazards

Charter A Win For Polish Women Giving Birth

Severe Pre-pregnancy Stress Tied to Preterm Birth

Melamine: FDA Fumbles Once Again




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