Some tests have become standard for pregnant moms and have become part of the normal prenatal visits. Recently, adding lead testing to one of the routine tests was considered. Instead of deciding to test all pregnant women, a Rueters on Yahoo article reports that the ACOG recommended that that women be screened for their risk …
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Fear and Long Labor Link
An article by LiveScience discusses a study that links fear and anxiety to longer labor. The study says that labor will last an average of 47 minutes longer and with chances for more interventions if mom is afraid of childbirth. This study goes along with many of the things that are spoken about in childbirth …
Baby Soaps Causing False Positives in Marijuana Tests
Some hospitals randomly test newborn babies to see if they were exposed to marijuana in the womb. If the baby tests positive for marijuana exposure then there may be an investigation done by child protective services. This may see fine to many, but now a study has found that the use of baby shampoo and …
Jessica Simpson Losing Post Baby Weight with Weight Watchers and $3 Million
According to a CNN.com report Jessica Simpson has signed a $3 million contract with Weight Watchers to lose the weight she gained while pregnant with her baby daughter. She was highly criticized about her weight when she was pregnant, but she was also criticized about her weight before was pregnant. Now everyone has had their …
Baby Boy for Ben and Jenn
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been blessed with a baby boy. Baby boy Affleck was born late February, but before leap day. He joins big sisters Violet Ann and Seraphina Rose. No word yet on his actual birthday or what the couple decided to name him. source:http://www.eonline.com/news/jennifer_garner_ben_affleck_welcome/297523
Are Acrylic Baby Cribs the New Trend?
Recently a celebrity couple welcomed their first child into the world. News starting swirling about the lavish nursery that the new baby would have. Included in the nursery would be two different cribs, if the news reports are actually true. One is an acrylic crib that is said to be worth close to $3,500. Now …
French President Has a Baby Girl
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy had a baby girl October 19th. The couple named their baby Giulia. According the AFP President Sarkozy was away on business when Giulia was born but came back soon after the birth. Giulia joins her four older brothers. The couple each has sons from previous relationships: …
Want a Baby Boy-Reduce the Stress
A new study has shown that women who are stressed out were more prone to have a baby girl. The study included having women who were trying to conceive journaling what going on in their lives. They also were measuring the cortisol and enzyme alpha-amylase which is an indicator of the adrenaline in the system. …
Kelsey Grammer Welcomes his First Grandchild
Kelsey Grammers just became a grandpa this week. His daughter Spencer Grammer and her husband James Hesketh welcomed their first child into the world on October 10th. People.com reports that Spencer Gramer gave birth to baby boy Emmett Emmanuel two days after her official due date. Many know Kesley Grammer for his role as Dr. …