You (and your baby) are what you eat
Nov 18, 2008
New research from Rockefeller University found that a high fatty diet during pregnancy could cause the baby to become obese later in life. The latest study suggests exposure to fats known as triglycerides from the mother's diet can cause the fetus to have more brain cells specialized to produce appetite-stimulating hormones, and that the effect then lasts throughout the offspring's life.
Of course, that doesn't mean you should cut out fat altogether during pregnancy; it is a good part of a balanced diet. So go ahead and eat that cupcake... just don't eat a dozen of them in one sitting.No CommentsA good excuse to go cyber-shopping this weekend
Sep 26, 2008
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No CommentsFertility Waters?
Sep 24, 2008
Nicole Kidman swears that swimming in a waterfall in Australia helped her and six other women conceive their bundles of joy when she was on a movie set last year. It gives a whole new meaning to "there must be something in the water!" Do you have a similar story? Leave a comment and tell us about it!
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Sep 22, 2008
Is fish too high in mercury? Is it safe to eat when you're pregnant? Conflicting reports can be confusing and make you eliminate ocean-dwellers altogether from your diet. But a recent study suggests that mothers who don't eat fish at all for safety concerns could be missing important nutrients for themselves and their baby. Here is the list of fish that have the highest levels of mercury and should be avoided: swordfish, shark, bluefin mackerel, tilefish and tuna. All others, check with your doctor, and then eat up!
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Aug 4, 2008
We don't have $14 million (and if we did, I don't know that we'd buy a photo with it) but People does! Check out Angie and Brad's new twins here. And is it just us or is Shiloh a darn cute toddler (upper right corner of the cover)???
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