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The 12 Week Fetus: What Developments Happen in the First 12 Weeks?
The first trimester is a time of significant development for the fetus. More »
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is very common and occurs in 1 in 10 pregnancies. More »
The First Time, In Labor
My first time I was clueless as to what to expect as I welcomed my son into the world. I did what I could.I read books and took birthing classes, in an attempt to prepare myself. More »
C-Section May Hike Risk for Toddlers' Obesity, Study
Suggests
WEDNESDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Babies born by Caesarean section are twice as likely to be obese by age 3 as infants delivered vaginally, a new study suggests. More »
Breathing Smog While Pregnant May Worsen Asthma in
Offspring
SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to air pollution while in the womb might harm the lung-function development of children with asthma, a new study finds. More »
Mom's excess pounds key in newborn weight
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For at least some moms-to-be, it's extra body fat -- and not blood sugar levels -- that may be key to their risk of having a big baby, a study published Tuesday suggests. Researchers found that among 472 pregnant wo... More »