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Effective Birthing Positions

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Kira Smith , ICCE There are many different positions that can be used when pushing the baby out. Which ones are most effective will depend on the circumstances of your birth.

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What's That on My Baby's Skin?

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We all want baby-soft, clear skin, but even babies often aren't that lucky, says Joshua Fox, MD, Long Island dermatologist.

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Obese Kids' Excess Pounds Make Exercise Tough

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Obese children may have a hard time exercising because of the effort needed to move their larger bodies -- not because their hearts aren't up to the challenge, according to a new study.

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Breastfed Kids Show Lower Blood Pressure

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Children and teenagers who were exclusively breastfed for at least part of their infancy apparently have lower blood pressure than their formula-fed peers, a new study indicates.

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Cervical Swab May Be Enough for Prenatal Testing

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Researchers in Australia have worked out a way to isolate single cells from a fetus in the cervical mucus of a pregnant woman, and to use these cells to test for genetic abnormalities.

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Health Tip: Is Your Baby Colicky?

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If your baby is crying a lot, you should call your doctor.Your pediatrician will want to check your baby to make sure there is no medical reason for the crying.

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