How I Protect My Family from Chemicals in Everyday Products

 United Nations-sponsored research released Tuesday links man-made chemicals in everyday products to increased birth deformities, hormonal cancers and psychiatric diseases, reports Reuters. As a 25-year mom of two girls and two boys, those findings don't surprise. They do concern me, however. As a special-needs teacher and health writer, I've followed findings on phthalate and BPA (Bisphenol A)-- chemical plastics connected to health problems-- for years.  First Person: How I Protect My Family from Chemicals in Everyday Products 

Baby Monitors Recalled for Burn, Strangulation Hazard

Baby Monitors Recalled for Burn, Strangulation Hazard
Baby monitors are unsafe? I thought they were supposed to protect and save children, not harm them? Most do, but several baby monitors are failing the child safety test. Momma Doc says practice safety and child -proof your baby's sleeping environment. Consider co-sleeping with your child in a baby-safe bed or drop-sided crib next to mom.

How to Brush a Toddler's Teeth

When a new baby arrives, most parents are faithful to follow up with doctor visits, health care check ups and immunizations. Dental hygiene is an important part of child care, too. Here are tips on how to brush your toddler's teeth. Read more...

What to Do if You Are Pregnant and Your Water Breaks Early

What to Do If You Are Pregnant and Your Water Breaks Early
I don't talk about this much because it still hurts. But if you experience this don't know what to do, this may help. What should you do if you are pregnant and you leak fluid or your 'water breaks' too early?
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Free Chinese Pregnancy Calendars and Gender Predictors

Free Chinese Pregnancy Calendars and Gender Predictors According to ChinesePregnancyCalendar, one free source that offers the chart, the original birth chart was found inscribed on a tablet in a royal tomb near Peking (now Beijing, China). Here are free online pregnancy calendars and gender predictors. Read on

Pregnancy Heartburn Natural, Healthy Helps

Pregnancy: Tips for Late Trimester Heartburn and Indigestion
Pregnancy heartburn feels like a dragon that is clawing his scaly self from the pit of your stomach up your throat, breathing fire on your insides as he goes. Here are some tips for safely managing your pregnancy heartburn.
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Placenta Abruptio: Pregnancy Issues

Placenta Abruptio: Pregnancy Bleeding and Miscarriage With our fourth child, I suffered a placenta abruptio at 26 weeks gestation. This is when the placenta tears. What happened was that I woke up in an enormous pool of blood. I hope that my story helps you in some way.Read on...

Amniocentesis: Genetic Testing, Ethics and Health Hazard

Amniocentesis: Genetic Testing
In amniocentesis a large needle is inserted into the amniotic sac. Amniotic fluid is drawn out and analyzed for genetic abnormalities. Amniocentesis can be very dangerous to the fetus. This is my experience with amniocentesis.
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Pregnancy Health Help: Placenta Abruptio

Placenta Abruptio: Pregnancy Bleeding and Miscarriage
With our fourth child, I suffered a placenta abruptio at 26 weeks gestation. This is when the placenta tears. What happened was that I woke up in an enormous pool of blood. I hope that my story helps you in some way.Read on...