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Early weight gain during pregnancy puts mother at risk of gestational diabetes

Excessive early weight gain during pregnancy puts a mother at risk of developing gestational diabetes later in the pregnancy.
New research out of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Northern California has linked excessive weight gain — especially during the first trimester — with the development of gestational diabetes later in the pregnancy.
The research, published online in [...]

Breast-feeding may aid heart health of mothers

The act of breast-feeding may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in mothers years later according to new research.
The simple act of breast-feeding a child may be beneficial not only to the baby, but also the mother, according to new research out of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California.
Researchers found that breast-feeding [...]

Minnesota Baby Weighs In At 15 Lbs., 6 Oz.

Wendi and Michael Dolton welcomed the birth of their son Axel LaVerne three weeks early at a whopping 15 pounds, 6 ounces.  The Minnesota newborn will probably have a hard time losing the Thanksgiving nickname “butterball turkey” already tagged by his family.
Wendi first learned that her baby was approximately 11 pounds on November 11.  She [...]

Exercise Found To Be Beneficial During Pregnancy

Studies have found that an approved exercise program is beneficial for mother and baby during pregnancy.
Dr. Raul Artal, from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine said “We know that women who exercise during pregnancy have less chance of developing certain conditions like gestational diabetes,”
“Not only that, exercise maintains musculoskeletal fitness. Women can cope with [...]

Brooke Mueller and Charlie Sheen Dish On Their Twins

Having been born 7 weeks premature, Brooke Mueller and Charlie Sheen had quite the scare when their twin boys were born.
The Sheens tell Entertainment Tonight, that the twins, Max and Bob, are “doing great” now, but there were some scary times with them being born 7 weeks premature.
Brooke, says, “It was scary. I went to the [...]

Obesity Increases Chances Of Birth Defects

Studies into obesity show that mothers are more likely to have babies with birth defects if overweight.
Senior author, Judith Rankin at Newcastle University said “We found that being obese in pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of having a range of birth defects,”
“A further finding is that women who are overweight may also be at [...]