This just in: Your height may play a role in determining when you go into labor. A recent study published in the journal PLOS Medicine linked a mother’s height to her chances for preterm birth. The study, out of the Center for Prevention of Preterm Birth at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, found that the shorter the woman, the shorter her pregnancy may be. Why this matters In … [Read more...] about Shorter moms have shorter pregnancies
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I’m a new mom and I wish I could freeze time
Last month, my 10-month-old daughter started crawling. One moment she was next to me on the floor, and the next, she was clear across the room with her finger scratching at the electrical socket. Since then, she's been zipping around our home, unpacking my purse, toppling stacks of clean laundry and chasing after the cat, much to his chagrin. She's animated and funny, joyful, … [Read more...] about I’m a new mom and I wish I could freeze time
5 sweet ways to save your pregnancy memories
Of all the items to check off our first trimester to-do lists (find a medical provider, set up a budget, say no to alcohol), rarely do the experts advise us to slow down and savor it all. Sure, between morning sickness and swollen ankles, time seems to move at a snail's pace. But trust us, those nine months will be up in the blink of an eye. Take a moment now to stop and enjoy … [Read more...] about 5 sweet ways to save your pregnancy memories
Warning: The 2018 flu is extra tough on babies, kids
Buckle up, mamas. This year’s flu strain is particularly scary for babies and children under 5. The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that the H3N2 strain has infected four times as many Americans as were sick with the flu this time last year. At the publication date, 45 states are reporting widespread infectious outbreaks. The CDC also reports that this year’s vaccine … [Read more...] about Warning: The 2018 flu is extra tough on babies, kids
FDA updates its guidelines on fish and pregnancy. We decode them.
To eat fish or not? That is the question There's no doubt you have heard many opinions on eating fish during pregnancy. Everyone from your doctor to your mother seems to have an opinion. Why should you eat fish during pregnancy? After all, too much methylmercury contained in fish can cause birth defects and affect the growing baby’s brain. However, due to the many benefits of … [Read more...] about FDA updates its guidelines on fish and pregnancy. We decode them.