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Could Breastfeeding for Longer Reduce Baby’s Risk of ADHD?

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The latest study to come from the journal Breastfeeding Medicine found that children with children who breastfeed for shorter durations may be more likely to have ADHD. Researchers at Schneider's Children Medical Center studied over 50 children (age 6-12) who had been diagnosed with ADHD between 2008 and 2009. These children were compared... read more

Bumpie Tip of the Week: Diaper Bags for Daddies?

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It's time to register for baby! Don't you just love that bright pink, sparkly, flowery diaper bag? We do too! But, er, daddy might not. So, how do you decide between a bag you LOVE and a bag that you can both use? Do you go for one mutually agreed upon bag...

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What Do You Think of Kim Kardashian’s Over-the-Top Baby Shower Invitations?

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In my heart of hearts, I want to give Kim Kardashian every benefit of the doubt that I can. But when I heard that Kiki invited every A-lister to her posh baby shower (supposedly slated for June 2, y'all) with personalized music boxes that, when opened, played Kanye's hit, "Hey Mama",... read more

Bed Rest During Pregnancy: Why Taking the Doctor’s Orders Could Be Dangerous

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New research on bed rest during pregnancy reveals that taking the doctor's orders may not be as helpful as previously recommended. According to the latest study, some specialists feel that the age-old treatment doesn't, in fact, seem to prevent the risk for premature birth -- it might actually worsen the risk. In a... read more

Bumpie Buzz: Kim Kardashian Reveals She’s ‘Nervous’ to Become a Mom

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Uh Oh! Royal Insider Reveals Kate Middleton’s Due Date

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Sheesh! These royal insiders need a lesson in secret keeping. Over the weekend, The Mail on Sunday reported that they had insider information on Kate's very royal (very top-secret!) due date. The Mail's top-secret source, who is described as a "friend of the pair" (some friend, huh?) told the paper, "Some of Kate... read more

Latest Save the Children Report Shows the U.S. Has Highest Rate of First-Day Infant Mortality

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In a recent report issued by the Save the Children's State of the World's Mothers (the first global analysis of newborn day-of-death data), yearly, more than 1 million babies pass away on the day they are born. The findings in the report also feature information from the Save the Children's Mother's Index,... read more

Surprise! Supplementing With Formula Could Help Moms Breastfeed for Longer

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Could supplementing formula for baby boost breastfeeding rates among new moms? According to the latest study, researchers say yes! The small study, published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that giving newborns a little bit of formula actually helps boost breastfeeding rates because the formula "primer" may help give new moms the... read more

20 Moments That Make You Realize You’re a Mom

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Mother's Day is just around the river bend -- and what better way to mark the moment you became a mom than by traveling back in time to revisit each milestone in your adventure? While the kids make presents, your partner preps Sunday morning brunch and you celebrate all the ways those little hands and... read more

Flu During Pregnancy: Could It Raise Baby’s Bipolar Disorder Risk?

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A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that a link exists between the flu in pregnancy and the instance of Bipolar disorder found in infants.

Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center studied 814 moms-to-be, and shows that infection made bipolar disorder four times more likely for baby. Though the overall risk for...

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