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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 18:36
Consumer Reports Lists Pregnancy Procedures to Avoid
by Holly at Babytalk
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You’ll visit the doctor more during your pregnancy than you probably have ever before, and the multitude of procedures your OB will offer can be a little overwhelming.  Read Full Post
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 09:00
Study: Depressed Moms Disturb Babies’ Sleep
by Holly at Babytalk
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A new study by researchers at Penn State suggests that if moms exhibit signs of depression, their babies are much more likely to experience poor sleep quality. Read Full Post
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 15:27
Driver Gets Ticketed for Morning Sickness
by Holly at Babytalk
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There’s little you can do when a wave—well, more like a tsunami—of nausea hits and there’s no bathroom in sight. An estimated 75 percent of women experience some level of morning sickness during their first trimester, so it’s easy to sympathize with an Australian mom-to-be who recently pulled her car over to puke. Read Full Post
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 14:20
Working Pregnant Women Still Face Discrimination
by Holly at Babytalk
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Remember that awkward conversation when you broke the big news to your boss? Was her reaction that mix of  “Hooray!” and “Oh, no!” you expected? Turns out the trepidation you might have felt in telling your employer of your pregnancy was for good reason. Read Full Post
Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 15:22
Anonymous Angels Pay Kmart Layaway Balances
by Holly at Babytalk
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In a showing of ultimate selflessness, patrons in Midwest states (starting in Michigan and spreading from there) are anonymously paying off the holiday layaway balances of less-fortunate families. Read Full Post
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 12:28
Breastfeeding Mom Reprimanded By Judge In Courtroom
by Holly at Babytalk
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Moms, you’ve all been there. You’ve been waiting 2 hours at the doctor’s office or at the beauty salon or, in Natalie Hegedus’ case, waiting your turn to see the judge in a courtroom.  Read Full Post
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 11:00
Doctors May Be Misdiagnosing Miscarriages
by Holly at Babytalk
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New parents undoubtedly look forward to their first ultrasound, the window to meet their unborn child for the first time. But in diagnosing the health of the fetus, those ultrasounds may not always be as reliable as you might think. Read Full Post
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 14:23
Say Good-bye to Date Night… California Proposes “Babysitter’s Bill”
by Holly at Babytalk
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Legislation being considered by the California State Senate could put an end to date nights across the state, as all "domestic employees" would be required to receive a slew of new benefits.  Read Full Post
Friday, August 26, 2011 - 11:46
Q&A with Adam Mansbach of Go the F**k to Sleep Fame
by Holly at Babytalk
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We checked in with author Adam Mansbach to learn about the evolution of his book, Go the F**k to Sleep, and to see if everyone finds his take on parenting as hilarious as we do.  Read Full Post
Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 09:23
12-Year-Old Delivers Baby Brother
by Holly at Babytalk
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Sometime you gotta do what you gotta do, and for Gaelan Edwards, a 12-year-old boy from Campbell River, British Columbia, last Saturday morning was one of those times. After Gaelan had snuck out of bed to watch TV, he entered a real-life version of something out of a made-for-TV movie, reports the Times Colonist: His mother called for help when she realized she was far into labor, and Gaelan leapt into action to help.  Read Full Post

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