prenatal

Pregnant Boys Belly Up to Responsibility in Chicago’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaign

Pregnant Boys Belly Up to Responsibility in Chicago’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaign

The Chicago Department of Public Health’s Office of Adolescent and School Health has launched a new “unexpected” 2013 teen pregnancy prevention campaign featuring pregnant teen boys.

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EXPERT ADVICE: Aromatherapy During Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum

EXPERT ADVICE: Aromatherapy During Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum

When looking for natural healing alternatives and remedies during pregnancy, it’s hard to determine what is safe and effective for use with regard to a developing fetus. Given the copious variety of

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PreNatal 3D Creates Framed Figurines from Ultrasound Scans

PreNatal 3D Creates Framed Figurines from Ultrasound Scans

As 3D ultrasound technology advances, doctors and technicians are increasingly able to use the detailed images and rapid prototyping to create true-to-life models of the developing fetus. (See our

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Dolphins as Midwives? Parents-to-Be Plan to Deliver Their Baby via Dolphin-Assisted Birth!

Dolphins as Midwives? Parents-to-Be Plan to Deliver Their Baby via Dolphin-Assisted Birth!

Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Many parents-to-be choose to go the natural route with their pregnancies rather than checking into a hospital, but one couple is taking things quite a leap further, opting

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Study Shows Bed Rest During Pregnancy May Not Decrease Risk of Premature Birth

Study Shows Bed Rest During Pregnancy May Not Decrease Risk of Premature Birth

Image courtesy of Shutterstock A new study published in a recent issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology notes that “therapeutic” bed rest during pregnancy may be over-recommended, and may

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AAP’s New Home Birth Policy Implies There are No Worthwhile Benefits to Giving Birth at Home

AAP’s New Home Birth Policy Implies There are No Worthwhile Benefits to Giving Birth at Home

Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Due to a slow rising number of home births in America, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new policy statement, “Planned Home Birth.” Published this

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3D Sonogram Enables Parents to Hold a Life-Sized Model of Their Baby-to-Be

3D Sonogram Enables Parents to Hold a Life-Sized Model of Their Baby-to-Be

Prenatal imaging technologies have seen incredible advancements in recent years, going far above and beyond the now antiquated black-and-white images of the ultrasounds of yesteryear, into full color,

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GUIDE: 7 Tips on Choosing the Best Pediatrician for Your Child

GUIDE: 7 Tips on Choosing the Best Pediatrician for Your Child

If you’re a first time parent, choosing the best pediatrician for your baby can be a daunting endeavor. As an expecting parent, you should begin the search for your child’s doctor at around

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Eating Too Much Junk Food During Pregnancy May Make Your Child a Junk Food Addict

Eating Too Much Junk Food During Pregnancy May Make Your Child a Junk Food Addict

Image courtesy of Shutterstock Research has proven time and time again that parents have the most impact on whether or not their  kids eat healthy foods — but did you know that while pregnant, a

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The World’s First Seat Belt Designed Especially For Pregnant Women

The World’s First Seat Belt Designed Especially For Pregnant Women

Pregnancy brings with it some logistical challenges. When your body is in full bloom with a baby, everyday events like shaving your legs and tying your shoelaces become nearly impossible, and fastening a

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The Designer Baby Debate: Should We Be Allowed To Genetically Engineer Babies in the USA?

The Designer Baby Debate: Should We Be Allowed To Genetically Engineer Babies in the USA?

Image Courtesy of Shutterstock  On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) presented an Oxford-style debate titled “Prohibit Genetically Engineered Babies.” The debate was

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Women Who Take Folic Acid Before & During Pregnancy Are 40% Less Likely To Have A Child Who Develops Autism

Women Who Take Folic Acid Before & During Pregnancy Are 40% Less Likely To Have A Child Who Develops Autism

A new, very large study in Norway has found that women who start taking folic acid four weeks before conceiving and during the first eight weeks of pregnancy are around 40% less likely to have a child who

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7 Tips for Coping with Bed Rest During Pregnancy

7 Tips for Coping with Bed Rest During Pregnancy

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Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Is Linked To Low Birth Weight

Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Is Linked To Low Birth Weight

Image Courtesy of Shutterstock  A growing body of evidence shows that maternal exposure to air pollution may have some serious and negative effects on fetal growth and later child health —

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Scientists Find Children’s Cells Living In Mothers’ Brains

Scientists Find Children’s Cells Living In Mothers’ Brains

Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Many would argue that the mother-baby bond during pregnancy is the strongest human connection possible. During pregnancy, a mother is connected physically and

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Lady Sybil’s Shocking Death On Downton Abbey Prompts Discussion Of Preeclampsia & Eclampsia

Lady Sybil’s Shocking Death On Downton Abbey Prompts Discussion Of Preeclampsia & Eclampsia

Millions of Downton Abbey fans were shocked this past Sunday night when one of the show’s most beloved characters, Lady Sybil Branson, died from eclampsia after giving birth to her daughter. The

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Should You Hire A Birth Doula?

Should You Hire A Birth Doula?

At 31 weeks pregnant, I can no longer be in denial over the fact that I’m going to need to go through labor to give birth to my precious baby. After a traumatic first birth experience (although the

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‘Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives’ Documentary Debuts On The Big Screen

‘Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives’ Documentary Debuts On The Big Screen

Fans of the groundbreaking Spiritual Midwifery and other Ina May Gaskin books such as Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, will be delighted to know that the magic of Ina May is coming to the big

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