Exercises for Busy Moms

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We all know how difficult it is to stay in shape and find time to exercise -- but most especially for women with babies or small kids.

Video: Obesity Hits Young Children

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Research shows that the obesity epidemic is affecting preschoolers.

Best to Let Baby Control Early Eating of Solids

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Babies whose mothers give them more control over their early attempts at eating solid food appear to do a better job of regulating their own weight

Getting Back in Shape After Your Baby Is Born

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Women often face weight problems after having children. After you have your baby, it may be a while before you feel motivated to exercise.

Top Ten Dos and Don'ts for Pregnant Women

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Jaundice In Breastfed Babies

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Anne Smith, IBCLC The diagnosis of jaundice in their newborn baby is often very frightening to new parents. They immediately begin to think something is very wrong with their infant, and may not be fully...

RSV: Big Bad Baby Virus

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Colds, flu and chicken pox are a prevalent health problem in children and infants, but there is one respiratory virus that can be particularly serious for very young children: RSV. Find out more about...

Toxoplasmosis Screening for All Pregnant Women and Newborns Recommended

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Physicians found that signs, symptoms and identifiable risk factors are absent in more than half of the mothers of infants with congenital toxoplasmosis in a national study of children with this disease....

Spotting During Pregnancy

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When to worry, when to relax.

Coping With Labor-Related Fears

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Concerns about labor run the gamut from "will my water break in my favorite restaurant" to fears about the intensity of the pain. Read on, and try to stop worrying. As the author points out, generations of women have walked this road before and come through with flying colors.