Category Archives: New Moms

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Do French Mothers Know Something We Don’t?

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At 5:47 this morning*, my son Lucas let it be known that he had an urgent need. “Mama! MaMA! Maaaaama! MamaMamaMamaMama! MAMA, I NEED YOU NOW!” Any casual witness (like, say, our next-door neighbors, who most certainly could hear him) … Continue reading

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What is Mom’s Work Worth?

Moms Work Worth

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After becoming a Mom, at Last the work does not end and it really is just beginning. What is a Mom’s Work Worth? Additional Mom Resources Rate My Mommy Blog @ Rate my Mommy Blog International Moms Club Motherhood over … Continue reading

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Mom’s Nicotine Patch May Raise Baby’s Risk for Colic

Pregnancy and Nicotine Moms

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Behavioral therapy recommended over nicotine replacement during pregnancy, research says By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) — Infants of mothers who smoke or use nicotine replacement therapy during pregnancy are more likely to have colic, a … Continue reading

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Mom’s Mental Health Affects Baby’s Language Development

Baby Language Development

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VANCOUVER — Both having depression and taking antidepressants during pregnancy may affect an infant’s language development, new research suggests. Study results reveal that a crucial language development period, during which infants learn to tune in to the sounds of their … Continue reading

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A Mom’s Interest in Pinterest

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There’s this amazing little site on the internet called Pinterest in case you’ve yet to hear of it. You must request an invitation to join. Pinterest is a site that allows you to create a “virtual pin board” for the … Continue reading

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New Mom Fear

New Mom Fears

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(CBS News) New moms have more oxytocin in their system, which serves to heighten their response to hearing their baby cry or seeing her in distress. It also causes the “fight or flight” response to kick in more easily, triggering … Continue reading

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New Moms | How much Help will you Need and How Much is Too Much

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By KELLY ALFIERI from TheBump.com Published: Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 – 3:07 am Sure, you can do it all, but you shouldn’t – you need to rest and heal during baby’s first weeks. Here’s how to get others to lend … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding tied to Stronger Lungs | New Moms

Breastfeeding Mom

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NEW YORK – Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma, than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest. Researchers said that past studies have found conflicting results when it … Continue reading

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Moms Want to Regain Their Shape | New Moms

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Pregnancy and childbirth are something one must experience to really understand the physical and emotional effects that we experience. Motherhood has many rewards and is one of the most fulfilling experiences a woman can have. Pregnancy prepares the body of … Continue reading

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