New Pregnancy Drug Labeling Proposed

U.S. drug regulators say we need a better way to tell women and their doctors about the risks of specific drugs during pregnancy.

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FDA Proposes Major Revision Of Breastfeeding And Pregnancy Drug Labels

Featured Article Main Category: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; Women's Health / Gynecology ; Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 29 May 2008 - 2:00 PDT ...

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Daddy Diaper Bags

My husband is actually more of a diaper bag kind of guy than I am a diaper bag kind of gal.

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Treatment Options for Fibroids

Fibroids are muscular tumors that are almost always benign. They can grow on the inside, outside or within the walls of the uterus. There are a few different treatment options. The best course of treatment will depend on your individual situation, so discuss the options with your doctor.

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What are Fibroids?

Fibroids are muscular tumors that occur on the uterine walls. These tumors are almost always benign. The size and number of fibroids varies widely. They can range from the size of an orange seed to as big as a grapefruit. The number can range from just a few to many fibroids.

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Congratulations, sir, you're pregnant

Expectant mothers aren't the only ones who experience weight gain, cramps and food cravings, says Lucinda Labes Morning sickness, food cravings, insomnia and stomach cramps.

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Drinking water can be harmful to smallest babies

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies younger than six months old should never be given water to drink, physicians at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore remind parents. Consuming too much water can put babies at risk of a potentially life-threatening condition known as water intoxication.

"Even when they're very tiny, they have an intact thirst reflex or a drive to drink," Dr. Jennifer Anders, a pediatric emergency physician at the center, told Reuters Health. "When they have that thirst and they want to drink, the fluid they need to drink more of is their breast milk or formula."

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Pregnancy and Your Cell Phone

The other day, I heard a report on CNN recommending that pregnant women limit the use of cell phones. I was in the middle of the morning rush, so I didn't catch it all and decided to do some research later. The recommendation is based on a study in the US and Denmark on cell phone use and pregnancy.

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TV Shows of Interest: Birth Day

Some celebrate with cake and ice cream. Others prefer to ignore the date on the calendar. But whether you look forward to birthdays or not, there's no denying we've all experienced one very special Birth Day - the day we entered the world.

Whether you're a first-time mom or an "old hand" at childbirth, you know there's nothing more dramatic or exciting than a baby's first real birth day. Watch as the cameras follow expectant mothers, nervous dads and eager soon-to-be big brothers and sisters as they get ready for a new and very special Birth Day.

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The Why Behind Morning Sickness?

We've spent a lot of time trying to figure out why pregnant women have morning sickness or in some cases all day sickness .

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7 Months Pregnant: Thomas Beatie Mows Lawn

Thomas Beatie, 34, was born a woman then began the process of changing sex, before halting the procedure to allow himself to be artificially inseminated using an anonymous donors sperm.

Mr Beatie is officially male and lives with his wife Nancy, 45, in Oregon, USA, but is carrying a baby and is due to give birth to it in six weeks.

He said: Were a happy couple deeply in love. My belly is growing with a new life inside me. I am stable and confident being the man I am.

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Jessica Alba Marries Cash Warren

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have gotten married, according to a People magazine exclusive. The couple quietly wed Monday, says Alba's rep, Brad Cafarelli.

The actress, 27, is expecting a daughter with Warren, 31, this summer. The couple met while filming Fantastic Four and were engaged last December.

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Angelina Jolie Confirms Twins are on the Way

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt chose to visually announce to the world in February that they were expecting. via About.com

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Factsheet: Plan B

How does Plan B work? What will it do for me? Levonorgestrel is a member of the family of medications known as progestins . via Regina Leader Post

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Contraception drug coming out from behind the counter

The emergency contraceptive drug known as Plan B will likely be coming out from behind the pharmacy counter. via Canoe

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Angelina Jolie's Summer Baby Plans

According to People magazine, one of the most-discussed topics at this year's Cannes Film Festival is Angelina Jolie's pregnancy.

First, Jolie's Kung Fu Panda costar Jack Black spilled the beans and confirmed that Jolie and partner Brad Pitt are expecting twins. Fellow costar Dustin Hoffman revealed her due date as Aug. 19 and the Today show passed along the news Thursday morning but it's more likely that Jolie will give birth prior.

The new arrivals will be the fifth and sixth children for the Jolie and Pitt. The family currently consists of Maddox, 6, Pax, 4, Zahara, 3, and Shiloh, who turns 2 this month.

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Home Sperm Count Tests

Technology has advanced to the point that you can now purchase kits to test for sperm count and motility at home. This is a great thing for men who are shy about going into the clinic for the testing.

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One-third of pregnant women drink alcohol

Up to a third of Australian women continue to drink alcohol during pregnancy, despite growing awareness that it puts the unborn child at risk.

And contrary to expectations, higher levels of education make the mother-to-be more likely to imbibe, Australian medical researchers say.

The findings are based on a national survey of 1103 women of child-bearing age in 2006 and undermine health educators' hopes that the message not to drink when pregnant has resonated with expectant mothers.

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Win a $1,000 gift card to giggle!

This month, ParentingWeekly's Babysweeps is giving away a $1,000 giggle giftcard.

One lucky winner will get to choose from a large selection of stylish, smart and innovative products that will make his or her job as a parent a whole lot easier. The gift card may be redeemed at any giggle store or online at www.giggle.com. How's that for convenience?

Enter to win by filling out the form here. Good luck!

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Mother's Day for Mothers-to-Be

Mother's Day probably means something a little bit different for everyone. I know in my house growing up it meant lots of little craft projects from school and something sticky and messy in bed for mom to ... via About.com

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Pregnancy Blog Review for April 29 - May 10

Welcome to the pregnancy blog review. This is a good way to view all the recent blogs in one place. As always, I welcome topic suggestions for future blogs. Femara was originally prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer and is now used as a fertility drug. Initial studies look promising.

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Brangelina's Baby-Monitoring Mother's Day

Angelina Jolie celebrated Mother's Day by doing a little bumpwatch of her own, logging some quality time with the forthcoming family additions.

The expectant mom, accompanied by Brad Pitt and sons Maddox and Pax, checked out the inner workings of her womb and its current denizens via sonogram at a hospital in Grasse, France.

"Angie was due for a scan and they thought it would be cool to do it on Mother's Day and take Maddox and Pax along to see the twins for themselves on the sonogram machine," a source close to the couple tells E! News.

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Abortion by pill from nurses at doctors surgeries comes a step...

Women are likely to be offered easier access to early abortions after Government research backed a relaxation of the rules. via Daily Mail

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Drug safety: Isotretinoin makers to comply with new FDA monitoring plan

"While the details of the REMS are still being worked out, we do not believe that the approved REMS will be substantially different from the existing risk management plans unless new safety information suggests that the existing plan is not working"

Isotretinoin manufacturers waiting to see if iPLEDGE will meet FDA's new safety guidelines National report - Manufacturers of isotretinoin are awaiting more information to determine whether iPLEDGE - the ... via Dermatology Times

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Woman pregnant with 18th child

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - It's a happy Mother's Day for an Arkansas woman she's pregnant with her 18th child. Michelle Duggar, 41, is due on New Year's Day, and the latest addition will join seven sisters and 10 brothers. There are two sets of twins.

"We've had three in January, three in December. Those two months are a busy time for us," she said, laughing.

The Duggars' oldest child, Josh, is 20, and the youngest, Jennifer, is nine months old.

The fast-growing family lives in Tontitown in northwest Arkansas in a 7,000-square-foot home. All the children whose names start with the letter J are home-schooled.

Duggar has been been pregnant for more than 11 years of her life, and the family is in the process of filming another series for Discovery Health.

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What do you think of the Duggar's decision to have yet another child?

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Breast-fed children found smarter

A new study provides some of the best evidence to date that breast-feeding can make children smarter, an international team of researchers said on Monday.

Children whose mothers breast-fed them longer and did not mix in baby formula scored higher on intelligence tests, the researchers in Canada and Belarus reported.

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What is the Difference Between Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are basically two forms of the same disorder. Pre-eclampsia is a complication of pregnancy involving a sudden increase in blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling of the extremities.

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Suri Cruise and Her Bottle: Is She Too Old?

Get Suri a sippy cup, doctors say.

The 2-year-old who was spotted sucking away on Monday in NYC is too old for a bottle.

"Most pediatricians recommend a bottle should be given up by age 1 almost certainly by 18 months," Dr. Charlotte Cowan, author of the Dr. Hippo book series, tells Usmagazine.com.

Suri's constant traveling could play a factor.

"When babies are challenged, their diet is upset, their sleep is upset," Cowan says. "They will regress back to previous habits ... lingering with a bottle is comforting. You could argue that her parents have decided that this is not the time to try to wean her off if they're traveling frequently."

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Hosting a Great Blessing Way

As much as I loved my baby shower , I really, really treasured my blessing ways. via About.com

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Sneak in Some Green

Parents of picky eaters may get a little break from unsuccessful attempts at getting their kids to eat their vegetables. Sunkist Naturals, maker of exceptional smoothies and juices, is introducing Glorious Greens.

Made with broccoli, cabbage, kale, dulse, echinacia, wheat grass, flax seed, spirulina, and green tea (among other ingredients) the flavor is sweet and delicious.

The key is mixing these nutrient packed veggies with apple, kiwi, mango, and pineapple. The result is a healthy dose of superfoods high in vitamins, antioxidants and Omega-3 EPA & DHA.

While Missy Lapine and Jessica Seinfeld have excellent recipes for making cakes from beets, and brownies from broccoli, we think opening a bottle of juice is a lot more time efficient for busy parents. The convenient 15.2 fl oz size fits in a diaper, gym, or hand bag quite easily.

Sunkist Naturals Glorious Greens is vegan, and features no added sugar, preservatives, artificial ingredients, or GMO. The Sunkist Naturals collection of smoothies and juices is currently available in Florida, and Southern California.

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US Breastfeeding Rates on the Rise

A new study by the CDC says that US breastfeeding rates have hit an all time high. via About.com

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What to Do if You Don't Know if You're Going Back to Work

As soon as you tell your employer you are pregnant, they will want to know your plans for after the baby is born. You may not be sure what you are going to do and wonder how you should handle the situation. Often, women aren't sure if they will be able to make it on just one salary.

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Staying Safe During Pregnancy - Basics From Across the Pond

Pregnancy is a time of change as hormone levels and body shape alter. Some will experience unwelcome cravings or nausea, but it is also an opportunity to make the right lifestyle changes for the sake of the babys healthy development in the womb, its future health and the mothers health.

Some basic but ever-important questions to ponder - from British this time around.

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Federal Appeals Court Refuses to Reinstate Rule on Morning After Pill

Federal Appeals judges are refusing to immediately reinstate Washington's rule that religious objections can't block sales of the "morning-after pill." A federal judge in Tacoma suspended the rule last year, ... via KNDO

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WA "morning-after pill" rule remains suspended

Federal appeals judges are refusing to immediately reinstate Washington's rule that religious objections can't block sales of the "morning-after pill." A federal judge in Tacoma suspended the rule last year, ... via KOMOradio

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Yoga Poses to Avoid

There are many benefits to prenatal yoga. Regular practice of yoga tones the muscles and prepares the body for labor and delivery. In addition, many women find they get an emotional boost from yoga, which is very beneficial.

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Fertility Drugs and Your Emotions

One of the biggest side effects of taking fertility drugs is the emotional aspect. Women taking fertility drugs often report mood swings as severe as those experienced during pregnancy. This takes a toll on the woman and her partner.

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Answering Myths About Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time for joy. It is a time when the parents-to-be look forward to the hold their bundle of joy in their arms. via American Chronicle

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Dr. Phil Talks about Putative Father Registries

I found today’s Dr. Phil show very interesting as it pertained to Putative Father Registries. On the show, we were introduced to Bryce, a man from Oregon in his mid 30’s. He is now fighting for his baby girl, who is about five months old and living with the people who want to adopt her. The adoption is not final yet as Bryce is fighting for custody of this little girl. Bryce’s ex-girlfriend, Esther, had gotten pregnant and wanted to place the baby for adoption. He repeatedly told her no, that he wanted to raise their baby. He offered... [...] Read more!

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Medical Justification for Indulging Your Craving for Chocolate

Cravings are part of pregnancy. For many women, one of the foods often craved is chocolate. We often try to ignore the craving in an effort to keep weight gain in check. Emerging research suggests a possible big health benefit to enjoying some chocolate in your pregnancy.

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