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Things We’ve Read: Week of May 26th

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Study Sees Bigger Role for Placenta in Newborns’ Health (NYTimes): New study finds that the placenta, once thought sterile, actually harbors a world of bacteria that may help shape an infant’s health

Angry mothers meet U.S. EPA over concerns with Roundup herbicide (Reuters): A group of mothers, scientists and environmentalists met with U.S. EPA regulators on Tuesday over concerns that residues of Roundup, the world’s most popular herbicide, had been found in breast milk.

China Scrambles to Adjust to Baby Boomlet (WSJ): With controls relaxed, officials take steps to accommodate two million extra births a year.

Grandma’s Over-the-Top Response to Baby Announcement (TheStir): Grandma excited much? #NNStories

14 Pregnancy-Approved Fitness Gadgets (FitPregnancy): Gadgets, apps & gear to optimize your fitness sessions!

Things We’ve Read: Week of May 19

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What Do Pregnant Women Want? (NYT): A fascinating look at how pregnancy questions, cravings and anxieties differ around the world.

10 Things I Learned About Style From Being a Mom (The Coveted): Our fav. piece of style advice from a mom? ”You can’t wear high heels in a sand box.”

Surprise, I’m pregnant! 8 awesome baby reveals (Today): 8 totally awesome baby announcements & reveals captured on video.

Lifting for two? Pregnant woman stuns with weight lifting at 40 weeks (Today): An interesting article on the CrossFit & pregnancy issue.

Why We Wear Maternity Clothes…Even Though We’re Definitely Not Pregnant (HuffPo): Maternity fashion finds reach beyond just pregnancy.

Things We’ve Read: Week of May 12

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Mother Accuses Doctors of Forcing a C-Section and Files Suit (NYT): How do you feel? A lawsuit about csections vs. vaginalbirth and who’s in control in the delivery room.

Chinese couples rush to get pregnant before dreaded Year of the Sheep (Washington Post): Chinese couples are opting to have kids before 2015, the year of the Sheep.

Acid Reflux & Heartburn During Pregnancy: 5 Ways to Treat It (CafeMom): 5 ways to treat acid reflux and heartburn.

Yoga Keeps Expectant Moms Stress At Bay (MNT): Studies have show Yoga to relieve stress among pregnant women.

Nail Salon Lamps May Increase Skin Cancer Risk (NYT): Worried about UV light at the nail salon? Lather up with sunscreen before applying those lovely 5-free colors! (or just opt for some old-fashioned air drying)

Things We’ve Read: Week of May 5

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Circumcision Benefits Outweigh Risks, Study Reports (NYT): Cut, cut! Snip, snip! New study on circumcision reveals that benefits outweigh risks.

Miscarriage Risk Rises with BPA exposure, Study Finds (Environmental Health News): Studies show that women exposed to high levels of BPA earlay in their pregnancy had an 83% greater risk of miscarriage.

No Makeup Look As A New Beauty Standard (NYT): There is a new trend emerging in which celebrities and models alike are going #nomakeup. As always, no makeup = no toxins.

The Most Popular Baby Names Are…(CNN): The Social Security Administration just released the most popular baby names of 2013. There is a new number 1 name for baby boys.

How To Tell If You Are A Good Mom, In One Simple Flowchart (Huffpo): The title says it all, and we couldn’t agree more with the answer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Things We’ve Read: Week of April 28th

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EWG’s 2014 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (EWG): Consuming pesticides can have serious consequences for momma and baby. Taking a look at the Environmental Working Group’s Shoppers Guide can help you make smarter choices when it comes to purchasing produce.

What’s that? Terms you need to know if you’re pregnant or want to be (DFP): Coming to terms with “the terms” related to pregnancy. Your doctor will be so impressed.

Mom’s Diet Right Before Pregnancy Can Alter Baby’s Genes (NPR): Eating a varied diet before pregnancy can impact your baby’s eating habits and can also help prevent a full on picky eater meltdown in the future.

13 Things All Men Should Know About Pregnant Women (HuffPo): A public service announcement to all Dads, this article has everything Dads need to know about women and pregnancy.

So You’re Pregnant? Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Maternity Coverage and Benefits (Fool): Unexpected maternity care costs can make that nursery renovation look like chump change, this article does a good job of explaining maternity coverage and benefits.

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