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Every minute that they're awake awake, babies take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the world around them. Although it may take a while to understand what all this information means, your infant can still find joy and comfort in the familia...

Every minute that they're awake awake, babies take...

Along with increased mobility, your baby is continuing to develop an understanding of the world through the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures in the environment. Take the necessary precautions to ensure safety, but also provide your baby w...

Along with increased mobility, your baby is contin...

Your baby is learning to roll over, starting to sit up, and grabbing toys and other interesting objects. While most of their energy now is spent developing motor skills, babies this age also are honing all five senses, understanding and anticipating ...

Your baby is learning to roll over, starting to si...

Babies this age are maturing rapidly, and so is their understanding of the surrounding world. As they grow, they'll be seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching things that are all new. Sight Between 1 and 2 years old, your baby's sight will c...

Babies this age are maturing rapidly, and so is th...

During the first weeks of life your newborn may seem to do little more than eat, sleep, cry, and generate dirty diapers. But in reality, all senses are functioning as your infant takes in the sights, sounds, and smells of this new world. It's hard fo...

During the first weeks of life your newborn may se...

Though the benefits of taking folic acid supplements to prevent certain birth defects is firmly established, a study from several years ago found that women who took a multivitamin containing 800 micrograms of folic acid before and during early pregn...

Though the benefits of taking folic acid supplemen...

If you're thinking of having a baby, you've likely heard about how important it is for you to take folic acid supplements everyday. It's already known that folic acid helps prevent certain birth defects, and now a new study shows it might also help r...

If you're thinking of having a baby, you've likely...

Although the role of folic acid in preventing certain birth defects is established, many women of childbearing age don't seem to be heeding the message before they conceive, a new poll suggests. Why? Their doctors aren't routinely telling them to tak...

Although the role of folic acid in preventing cert...

Traditionally, doctors haven't liked to see pregnant women lose weight, even if the women are obese. Indeed, the 1990 guidelines of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) suggest that obese women should gain 15 to 25 pounds over the course of a pregnancy. Y...

Traditionally, doctors haven't liked to see pregna...

A new study builds on previous research, all indicating that vitamin use during pregnancy seems to protect children against both neuroblastoma -- a childhood nervous system cancer -- and leukemia. The current study is the largest of its kind ever con...

A new study builds on previous research, all indic...

The findings are slated for presentation at the Experimental Biology 2011 meeting in Washington, D.C. Many new mothers experience the “baby blues” in the first few weeks after delivery. Symptoms of the baby blues, such as mood swings, insomnia, and f...

The findings are slated for presentation at the Ex...

If you're pregnant, chances are that a double bacon cheeseburger and triple chocolate shake sure sound good right now. Besides, if you're eating for two, you can tell yourself that you can afford the extra calories. But before you sit down to a big b...

If you're pregnant, chances are that a double baco...

Food cravings during pregnancy are normal. Although there is no widely accepted explanation for food cravings, almost two-thirds of all pregnant women have them. If you develop a sudden urge for a certain food, go ahead and indulge your craving if it...

Food cravings during pregnancy are normal. Althoug...

One of the most rigorous studies ever to examine the issue found no link between moderate caffeine consumption late in pregnancy and either preterm delivery or low birth weight. The Danish study compared pregnancy outcomes among women who mainly dran...

One of the most rigorous studies ever to examine t...

Sure, you've heard about morning sickness. You've probably heard the horror stories about how first trimester morning sickness sometimes becomes all-through-the-pregnancy-all-day-long sickness. And you might even be excited about the prospect of a ne...

Sure, you've heard about morning sickness. You've ...

You're expecting a baby, so you're avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, and any other substance considered harmful to your developing child's health. But what about all those chips, cookies, and candy bars you're craving? Although they don't come with a war...

You're expecting a baby, so you're avoiding alcoho...

You know you should always eat healthy, but maybe -- just maybe -- you used to cheat a little. Latte and doughnut for breakfast? We've all been there! Now that you're expecting, you are trying to think much more carefully about what you’re feeding yo...

You know you should always eat healthy, but maybe ...

A balanced, nutritious diet during pregnancy is important to maintain your health and nourish your fetus. Be sure to increase your daily caloric intake by 300 calories after you become pregnant.The average woman needs 2,200 calories a day and 2,500 w...

A balanced, nutritious diet during pregnancy is im...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet while you're pregnant protects you and your growing baby. Although you should take a prenatal vitamin as insurance, choosing the right foods will help give you the complex mix of nutrients that pregnant women need. Aim...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet while you're pregn...

What are prenatal vitamins? Eating a healthy diet is always a wise idea -- especially during pregnancy. It's a good idea during pregnancy to take a prenatal vitamin to help cover any nutritional gaps in the mother's diet. Prenatal vitamins contain ma...

What are prenatal vitamins? Eating a healthy diet ...

Trying to get pregnant? It doesn't always happen as quickly as you'd like. But don't jump to conclusions too quickly -- you may just need to work on your timing. It may help to chart your menstrual cycle -- that way, you'll better understand when you...

Trying to get pregnant? It doesn't always happen a...