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Wednesday, Apr 29th 2009
New Moms: Nutrition Tips for You and Your Family
Congratulations, you're going to be a new mom! By now you've probably prepared the nursery, washed your baby's clothes and done everything else to ensure that your newest family member has what they'll need once they get home. Good job. But, what about everyone else?
Wednesday, Apr 29th 2009
Mom-to-Be Olympian Shannon Miller Feels Like a 'Mama Bear'
A little birdie has told us (actually we read about it on People.com) that Notes from the Nursery friend and seven-time Olympic medal winner, Shannon Miller, is going to be a mom!
Thursday, Apr 23rd 2009
A Conversation with Dr. Dart: Cough and Cold Medications are Safe for Children; Just Give the Right Dose
Guest post by Barbara Lock, MD of Medpie.com
Monday, Apr 20th 2009
Know the Facts: Cervical Cancer Prevention
You know a scientist has done something big when he wins the Nobel Prize. Usually, however, that discovery is a breakthrough that, while important, probably didn't affect your life that much.
Monday, Apr 20th 2009
New Study: Protein for Breakfast Helps Teens Control Appetite
My inbox this morning had a press release from the Egg Nutrition News Bureau reporting on new studies presented this week at Experimental Biology 2009. Research presented at the meeting demonstrates that choosing protein for breakfast can help adults manage hunger while reducing calorie consumption throughout the day. Good to know, certainly, but it was the research on teens that caught my interest.
Friday, Apr 17th 2009
Struggling with Baby's Sleep Issues? Here's What Worked For Me
As many of you know, Gideon and I have been struggling with sleep issues. As the Mom, I can handle not getting my ZZZs but, other the past few months, I've grown increasingly concerned that my growing little boy isn't getting the quality sleep he needs.
Wednesday, Apr 08th 2009
Tha' Hip-Hop Doc Is In: Teaching Kids About Healthy Living Through Music
I've never been much of a hip-hop music fan but, now that I've discovered Tha' Hip-Hop Doc, I may have to change my tune.
This morning, on Medpie.com, I read about the Hip-Hop Healthy Coalition, an organization that uses hip-hop music to educate teens and young adults on a variety of health issues, medicine and preventing disease. Dr. Rani Whitfield founded the organization because, as explained on their Web site, "...As this extremely viable, social, and economical force called hip hop gains even more mainstream appeal, we have at our disposal the power to change and improve the mindsets and behaviors of young adults globally."
Monday, Apr 06th 2009
Help a New Mom Out: My Baby Needs His Sleep
For the past 19 months or so (pregnancy + my son's current age), sleep has been elusive for me but, through determination and a renewed love affair with coffee, I've learned to live and function as though I've had my full 8. What I can't live with though is the fact that my growing little boy isn't getting the quality sleep he needs.
When he was younger, like most moms, I was up every couple of hours to feed, change and soothe him. During those difficult nights, I was comforted knowing that, by six months, he could easily sleep nine to 12 hours a night. Well, he's 10 months old now and he's still not making it through the night without at least two wakings that demand my, or my husband's, attention.
I feel as though I've done everything right:
Thursday, Apr 02nd 2009
April is Autism Awareness Month
The goal of Autism Awareness Month, sponsored by the Autism Society of America (ASA), is to educate the public about autism and provide an opportunity for families, friends, and local communities to raise public awareness. Individuals and communities can get involved by participating in activities sponsored by their local ASA chapter or by promoting services related to autism.
Thursday, Apr 02nd 2009
Pregnancy and Botox
Soon-to-be mom, Erica, is worried about how her Botox treatments might affect her baby and asked,
"I just found out I'm pregnant, and I've been getting Botox treatments. Will this harm the baby? Are there other anti-aging products that are better to use during this time?"
