Pregnancy
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PCB Exposure During Pregnancy May Harm Babies' Immune System
Inhabitots &bull Feb 3, 2012New research shows that exposure to PCBs may result in some immune consequences for babies. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a group of manufactured organic chemicals and researchers recently found that babies exposed to higher PCB levels during gestation and as… Full Story »
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The Morning Briefing: Top picks in pharmaceuticals
SmartPlanet News &bull Feb 2, 2012
The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's morning roundup of must-read stories from the web. This morning we're reading about updates in the pharmaceutical industry. The UK's second-largest drug firm has announced the cuts after a fall in pre-tax profits of $2.05bn… Full Story »
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Things I Obsessed Over during Pregnancy that Seem Silly in Retrospect
Green Baby Guide &bull Jan 31, 2012
During my pregnancy, I had some real concerns about giving birth and breastfeeding. But I also enjoyed obsessing over other issues that-six years later-no longer feel quite so urgent. Nursing pads. What are nursing pads? Do I need nursing pads?… Full Story »
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Crisis in Hong Kong's maternity wards expected to get worse in Year of the Dragon
SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 25, 2012
HONG KONG - Monday marked the first day of the Year of the Dragon, as well as an expected baby boom. And it's bad news for Hong Kong's already strained hospitals. Maternity wards have already been overcapacity with the number of babies being born over the past few years. It is a heated… Full Story »
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Now & Then: The History of Tights
Ecosalon &bull Jan 24, 2012
It has long been assumed that the pill was responsible for women's emancipation in the 1960s. Ask anyone who remembers the time when roll-ons, suspender belts and girdles gave way for good to panty-hose - and they may have a… Full Story »
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Jewel saves energy and water
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 19, 2012
Singer-songwriter Jewel is saving energy - and money - by making her Texas ranch home green inside and out. We're finding that it's paying for itself. We have water heaters that heat up instantly so you use less water by… Full Story »
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Alyson Hannigan plans green nursery for second child
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 19, 2012
Pregnant with her second child, due this summer, Alyson Hannigan isn't decorating the nursery yet, but will be doing it green. This time I don't have to," she adds, glad she's had the expectant mom experience to know how to… Full Story »
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Alexa Vega saves water, gardens, goes organic
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 18, 2012
Toting around a new filtered water bottle "because I broke the lid on my last one," Alexa Vega has started an herb garden and has altered her supermarket shopping habits. But every now and then I need some Cinnamon Crunch,"… Full Story »
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Cutting Back on Maternity Clothes
Green Baby Guide &bull Jan 17, 2012
I am just too vain to wear my husband's jeans and bulky sweaters for the sake of anti-consumerism and the environment, but it would have saved me $277 in maternity clothes," I wrote in The Eco-nomical Baby Guide. Now, I… Full Story »
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Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Nurses' Miscarriages
Inhabitots &bull Jan 16, 2012According to a new study, there are two million female nurses in the United States, and many are at risk of having a miscarriage, due to chemical exposure at work. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and… Full Story »
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15 Superfoods for Under $20
Healthy and Green Living &bull Jan 15, 2012
You want to eat healthy but it costs too much. Fruits, vegetables, and whole foods in general are pricey and when you're trying to feed a family of four on the cheap, choosing nutrient dense eats without draining your wallet may seem like an impossible mission. But that's… Full Story »
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WNYC's Soundcheck Explores the Role Music Plays in the Delivery Room
Inhabitots &bull Jan 13, 2012Stevie Wonder? Aretha Franklyn? Pink Floyd? Metallica? In Thursday's episode of the WNYC radio show Soundcheck, host John Schaefer and Tina Cassidy author of Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born, respond to rumors that Beyonce gave birth… Full Story »
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Are DIY Births a Safe Choice?
Inhabitots &bull Jan 13, 2012In 2009, The National Center for Health Statistics reported that unassisted births in this country jumped from 7,607 unassisted births to 8,347 births between 2004 and 2006. That's a DIY birth increase of 10%, however, not all DIY births are… Full Story »
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My Herbal Path, My Story.
LocalHarvest Blog &bull Jan 11, 2012
Somebody asked me yesterday what my herbal path was, my story. Here's a smidgin about me (so far anyway) for those who wanna know...... I grew up a naturalist, clinging to the arm of my momma and her picnic baskets and canteens of soup and spent many weekends under the pines and vacations in the forests and the deserts, in tents, in canoes, wading rivers, tip tops of mountains, in caves, fishing, gardening, all of it. She paved my love for life and the outdoors probably without even knowing it. I've always had a close relationship with the plants, like… Full Story »
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Prenatal Yoga Planning
Gaiam Community &bull Jan 10, 2012
Prenatal yoga can be a wonderful way to prepare for the arrival of your baby. Besides getting safe exercise, you can meet other future moms, keep your stress level in check, and take time to bond with your baby-to-be. Spend a few minutes mapping out a prenatal fitness plan that's tailored to your schedule and your… Full Story »
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Chinese medical school teaches genetics using Harry Potter
SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 10, 2012
The class at Sun Yat-sen University in the southern province of Guangdong looks at how our genetic makeup determines how we act in different situations. In an interview with the Telegraph, lecturer (and Potter fan) Chen Suqin explained the types… Full Story »
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Beyonce welcomes baby girl
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 9, 2012
The most famous pregnancy of 2011 has finally delivered in 2012! Beyonce and Jay-Z's new baby girl Blue Ivy Carter arrived Saturday - sending off a flurry of congratulations from around the world. WorldShares lets you earn donations for your… Full Story »
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Kate Middleton Chooses Her Charities
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Jan 5, 2012
Ever since the wedding watched 'round the world last spring, all eyes have been on Kate Middleton. From her fashion choices to her potential pregnancy, the world wants more of the popular Duchess. And now, some new tidbits have been… Full Story »
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6 New CA Laws That Affect Families: Booster Seats to Expired Infant Formula
Eco Child's Play &bull Jan 4, 2012
It's always interesting to see what new laws are enacted at the start of the new year. Sometimes they make sense, sometimes they make you chuckle, and sometimes they just make you wonder what is wrong with this world that we need a law for that! California state law currently requires parents to keep their kids in booster seats until they reach the age of… Full Story »
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10 Surprising Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Healthy and Green Living &bull Dec 29, 2011
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. Who doesnt… Full Story »
