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 Can you influence a baby's sex?
There are a variety of theories about influencing the sex of a baby. But do they have any scientific merit or are they just old wives' tales? Recent polls... |
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High-calorie diet linked to boys
A woman's diet around the time of conception may influence the gender of her baby, research suggests. The study suggests a high-calorie diet at this time - and regular breakfasts - might... |
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Swelling During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby. Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy... |
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Fluid retention
Fluid regularly leaks into body tissues from the blood. The lymphatic system is a network of tubes throughout the body that drains this fluid (called lymph) from tissues and empties it back into the... |
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Taking care of your baby
* Is my baby's bottle dangerous?
* 7 toy dangers you shouldn't overlook
* Are germs good for your kids?
* Bathing your baby
* Choking prevention
* Get the lead out
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UK's first hybrid embryos created
Scientists at Newcastle University have created part-human, part-animal hybrid embryos for the first time in the UK, the BBC can reveal.... |
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Eating for Two - Nutrition During Pregnancy
Weight gain during pregnancy
What and how you eat during pregnancy will affect your child's future health. You can protect your health and the... |
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Toddler pear juices may contain arsenic, Loblaws warns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Inc. are warning the public not to consume certain pear juices for toddlers as they may be contaminated with... |
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Pregnancy: Labor
The first question most women have is, Am I pregnant? The question that usually follows is, Whats labor and delivery like? This information will help answer the most common questions about labor,... |
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Prem babies 'need long-term care'
A third of babies born between 29 and 33 weeks still need specialist care aged five, a French study suggests. Pregnancies should last about 40 weeks, and... |
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Gadgets may cause lonely bedtimes
Our liking for modern technology may be disrupting our sleep - and even our relationships, claims a UK survey.... |
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Vitamin E linked to lung cancer
Taking high doses of vitamin E supplements can increase the risk of lung cancer, research suggests. The US study of 77,000 people found taking 400 milligrams per day long-term increased... |
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Baby milk firms win court fight
Baby milk manufacturers have won a High Court battle to delay introducing stricter labelling rules.
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UK trial for IVF womb technique
An IVF technique which lets eggs develop in the womb rather than the test-tube straight after fertilisation is to be trialled in the UK.... |
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You've got the cutest little baby face: Brain activity linked to parental instinct
What is it about a baby's face that draws us like bits of metal to a magnet? Well, scientists think they may have the answer - and it's... |
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Children 'damaged' by materialism
Most adults in the UK believe that children's well-being is being damaged because childhood has become too commercial, a lifestyle poll has found.... |
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Diet During Pregnancy
In this discussion you will learn why you need a well-balanced diet while you are pregnant and what foods you should eat. You will also find out foods you should avoid and foods that will help some... |
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Infant feeding 'may affect brain'
Nutrition in the first weeks of life could have a profound impact on the way the brain develops, research suggests.... |
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Having a baby - Pregnancy Diet
There are lots of misunderstandings about what you can and can't eat during pregnancy. Here are some suggestions for keeping you and your baby healthy.... |
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Molecule 'triggers allergy attack'The discovery of a molecule which appears to play a key role in allergies may lead to new therapies, experts say.... |
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Eating For Healthy Pregnant Women
This food advice for pregnant women gives serving size samples, and emphasises the importance of healthy eating for pregnant women. Cravings, fluids, folic acid, and listeria and healthy... |
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The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy captures key information about certain lifestyle choices you can make to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. ... |
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Test 'to predict pre-eclampsia'
Researchers say they are a step closer to developing a predictive test for pre-eclampsia, a dangerous condition which affects one in ten pregnancies.... |
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Mother's antibodies tied to development of regressive autism
Scientists have identified a potential new cause of autism in children, by examining what happens in the womb before a baby is... |
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Taking Folic Acid Before You Get Pregnant
Research shows that women who take vitamins that contain folic acid may lower the risk that their baby will be born with a birth defect called a neural tube defect. Between 2... |
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Kissing cousins 'have more kids'
Marrying a distant relative could mean a larger family, according to Icelandic researchers who studied their nation's genetic record. The Science journal... |
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Beetroot 'may cut blood pressure'
Drinking 500ml of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure, UK research suggests. The key beneficial ingredient appears to be nitrate,... |
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Skin rashes in pregnancy
During pregnancy, skin changes are common. Many of these skin changes are normal in pregnancy and should not be mistaken for a rash or skin disorder. What are normal skin changes during... |
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'Even toddlers' could reduce fats
The nation is eating too much saturated fat, and even children as young as two may need to consume less, the Food Standards Agency says. The regulatory body... |
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Virtual pregnancy helps train midwives
Jessica Tate has a normal pregnancy and is on course for a normal birth.
Like many pregnant women Jessica is slightly anaemic and she wants a home... |
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Breast milk 'may be allergy key'
A study may have discovered why breastfeeding might help protect children against allergies such as asthma, scientists have said. The French research,... |
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More links between birth-control patch and blood-clot risk
A new warning is being issued over the safety of the birth-control patch after a study found women on the patch are twice as likely... |
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India's 'healing' herb-dyed cloth
Cloth infused with the herbs of traditional Indian medicine is becoming increasingly popular as the country's stressed urban workers seek cures for... |
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The Pill may lower cancer risk
The longer a woman takes birth-control pills, the lower her risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to a new study. The research, published in today's edition of the medical journal... |
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'Morphine babies' feel more pain
Premature babies who receive morphine may grow up to be more sensitive to pain, a study on rats suggests. US researchers found rodents given the drug just... |
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Med diet 'cuts baby asthma risk'
Pregnant women who eat a Mediterranean diet may help protect their children from asthma and other allergies, researchers say.... |
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Fetal development: What happens during the second trimester?
Fetal development takes on new meaning in the second trimester. Your baby will begin to look like a newborn — and may even be... |
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Study Sees Caffeine Possibly Tied to Miscarriages
Too much caffeine during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, a new study says, and it suggests that pregnant women may want to reduce their intake or cut it... |
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Combination hormonal birth control methods
Combination hormonal pills, skin patches, and vaginal rings have similar possible side effects because they all contain a combination of estrogen and progestin. The pill causes... |
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Introduction: your guide to a healthy pregnancy
Pregnancy is a wonderful opportunity for you to take charge of your health. Knowing you're nurturing not only yourself but also your baby-to-be is great motivation to eat... |
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Kids' Cold Medicines, Gone For Good?
Medical experts want to ban children's cold and cough medicines from store shelves in Canada and the U.S. for good.
An article in the New England... |
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Pregnancy timeline
Weeks 1-4
Fertilisation occurs and a ball of quickly multiplying cells embeds itself in the lining of the uterus. In the UK pregnancy is calculated from the first day of... |
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Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy: What causes it, and what should you do?
If you're pregnant, even a small amount of vaginal bleeding can be scary. Sometimes, bleeding does signal trouble — but not always. In fact,... |
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Abdominal and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
If you experience unexpected abdominal and pelvic pain during pregnancy, it's easy to worry. But whilst some pain may need medical attention,... |
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Babies crying endlessly
Crying is the most effective way babies have of communicating their needs. Most babies spend as much as seven per cent of the day crying. t can take parents some time... |
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Prenatal vitamins may reduce risk of brain tumors in children
Public health agencies already urge pregnant women to take multivitamins that contain folic acid early in pregnancy to reduce their fetus's risk of developing... |
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Curvier spines aid pregnant women
Women evolved curvier spines than men to stop them wobbling under the weight of pregnancy, researchers say. Harvard University experts say without the extra... |
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Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy - National Guidelines for the Childbearing Years
The physiological changes of pregnancy call for extra nutrients and energy to meet demands of an expanding blood supply, the growth of... |
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Sleeping During Pregnancy
Many expectant parents know how hard it might be to get a good night's sleep in the months that follow the birth of their child, but who would have guessed that... |
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Max noise levels in toys too loud, exceed international standards: experts
Regulations governing noise levels in toys are not tough enough and are allowing potentially dangerous toys on the market, hearing experts warned... |
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Pregnancy Information Sheet
Preconception:The health of a mother and baby is influenced not only by diet during pregnancy but also by diet before conception. Eating a healthy diet before pregnancy will give your body a... |
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Unplanned pregnancy
The shock of an unintended pregnancy can leave you feeling scared and lost, even if you're in a steady relationship. This is a time when you need all the support you can get.... |
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Infants Fine-Tune Visual, Auditory Skills in First Year
Infants refine and narrow their ability to discriminate between things they see and hear in their first year, revealing what appears to be a decline in ability at a... |
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Breast-Feeding May Promote Initial Infant Acceptance of Certain Foods
Breast-feeding may promote initial acceptance of specific foods, such as fruits and vegetables, by the infant, but only if the mother eats these foods... |
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Womb hormones 'lead to anorexia'
Babies who go on to develop anorexia may be programmed in the womb by their mother's hormones, evidence suggests. Women are usually much more likely than men... |
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Moms! sleep well to shed baby weight
New moms, if you want to shed your pregnancy pounds, get at least seven hours of sleep every day. Mothers who don't get enough sleep after childbirth are less likely to get their... |
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Pregnancy and X-Rays: Good or Bad?
You may have heard that getting an x-ray during pregnancy can harm your baby. This can be true, but in some cases not getting an x-ray can harm you more than it can harm your baby.... |
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Is Your Kid Sick or Just Faking It?
Cold and flu season is upon us, but is your child really sick? 4 tips for suspicious parents. t's the height of cold and flu season, so you're not... |
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Changes to Expect During Menopause
Some women continue to menstruate normally until the onset of menopause and then simply cease to have periods. But for most women, the transition is not so... |
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How to Raise a Happy Kid
Think of the smile that appears on your child’s face when he’s enjoying an ice cream cone. Those are the moments and feelings we all want to preserve.... |
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Pregnancy smoking fertility link
Smoking while pregnant reduces the fertility of boys by affecting a key testis gene, researchers say. It is already known smoking affects the future... |
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'Delay' in ADHD children's brains
The brains of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) do not mature at the same rate as their peers, a US study says. Researchers looked at 450 children - half of... |
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Teething
It is normal for your baby's first tooth to appear at any age up to 12 months, and some babies are even born with some teeth already showing through! However in the majority of cases teething starts at around... |
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Tonsillectomy can improve kids' sleep, behavior
Children with sleep disordered breathing who undergo adenotonsillectomy - surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids -- may not only start sleeping better, but may also... |
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Sibling Reactions to Baby
Even children initially excited about having a baby brother or sister may ask you to take the infant back to the hospital after a few days. You may notice your older child demanding all of your... |
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Children's Aching Stomachs
New Research Finds Young Children are Increasingly Using Medications to Treat Gastrointestinal Ailments Infants and preschoolers show greatest increase in use, followed by elementary age... |
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'Health juices' harm baby teeth
Children's teeth are being damaged by "healthy" fruit juices, a dentists' group has warned.Organic juices which combine sugar and fruit are the worst culprits for eroding the teeth, say... |
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5 mistakes parents make with newborns - and how to avoid
A baby is smarter than any grown-up, Whether breast-fed or bottle-fed, they know when they're hungry and they know when they're full... |
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A Child's IQ Could Be Affected By Maternal Epilepsy?
A history of maternal epilepsy and its associated treatment may be linked to impaired intelligence later in life, says a new study published in Epilepsia.... |
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Are germs good for your kids?
Would you let your child play in the dirt, chew on a toy used by another child, or eat food that fell on the floor? In today's sanitized climate - where things like antibacterial soaps,... |
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'Blood chemicals link' to eczema
Scientists have identified two blood chemicals linked to itchy eczema, offering new treatment possibilities. The Chinese University of Hong Kong devised an... |
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Early cord clamping may harm baby
Clamping the umbilical cord straight after birth does not benefit mother or baby and may actually be harmful, a UK expert has warned. Instead, leaving the cord for around three minutes... |
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Is Coffee Safe During Pregnancy? Drinking Coffee During Pregnancy
It seems that the connection between coffee and pregnancy may not be as simple as most people have always believed. A few recent studies show that... |
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| Abortion as Your Option. What you should know before you choose.During the first three months of pregnancy, called the first trimester, there are two common types of abortion. In a suction-aspiration abortion the... |
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| Common childhood complaintsYour child's body temperature is normally between 36 and 37 degree C, and variations of between 0.5 and 1 degree are not uncommon within a day (evening temperatures are often higher). A fever... |
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Premature Babies Guide at Keep Kids Healthy
A normal pregnancy lasts nine months, or about 38 to 42 weeks. Newborns are considered to be premature if they are born before they are 37 weeks old. Although there are many... |
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What Eating Right Can Do For Your Baby
Common sense tells us that what you eat during pregnancy is important. It has effects on both your health and the health and development of your baby.... |
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Prenatal stress may affect sleep of babies
A mother's anxiety or depression during pregnancy may affect her child's sleep patterns early in life, a new study suggests. Researchers found that babies and toddlers whose... |
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10 Things That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant
Pregnancy is a subject that generates a lot of paper. Bookstores and libraries devote not just shelves but entire aisles to it. At your first prenatal visit, your... |
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Importance Of Breastfeeding
First of all breastfeeding is the way to build best bond between a mother and a child. This gives the child to learn emotional and communication development through its mother.... |
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Pregnancy Related Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is usually diagnosed during the 24th to 28th weeks of pregnancy. But normally (about 90% cases) blood glucose level returns to normal particularly after delivery.... |
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Eating Fish during the Pregnancy
Eating fish during the pregnancy gives lot of benefits for the future child according to the Food Standards Agency. They advise that pregnant women should... |
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Gap between Pregnancies
The pregnancies with smallest gaps of less than six months had a 40% increased risk of premature birth, and a 61% increased risk of low birth weight. The larger gaps... |
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Stress may play a major role
Life without stress is a dream in this fast track world but the stress level also determines the birth of your child says Ralph Catalano, Professor of public health at the University of... |
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Water Birth
The experts say the woman who participate in underwater birth process normally feel less pain during the labor. She feels little stress or anxious during water birth because the... |
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Is your man a dad or a lad?
We take a (fun!) look at daddy cool. What makes some men doting fathers and others lifelong lads? Gone are the days when fatherhood consisted merely of signing cheques and reluctantly kicking ... |
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Sex during pregnancy: An overview
Do check with your doctor or midwife first if you've been treated for premature labor or if you're having any problems with your pregnancy, such as a... |
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Parenting Your Child's Temperament: Part Two
Part one lent insight to understanding your child's temperament. Here the focus is on creating an effective parenting style for harmonious family relationships.... |
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Parenting Your Child's Temperament: Part One
Learning to understand and accept your child's temperament can dramatically impact how each trait will manifest itself.... |
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