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I’m the proud mommy to a 3-year old daughter and 1-year old son! We moms know that all the love, care, and attention your children need actually begins even before conception! Taking care your body before, during, and after pregnancy will help you bring healthy children into the world, and assist you in being the best possible Mommy! At Maternity.net, we try to bring you news and advice on everything related to pregnancy and parenting… You are invited to leave a comment or email me directly. Thanks for visiting!
Sun, Mar 7 2010
The Mask of Pregnancy

The Mask of Pregnancy

You wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and do a double take. “When did these dark patches appear under my eyes? And is my forehead getting blotchy too? I look like a raccoon! What is going... 

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Mon, Feb 22 2010
Endometriosis and Fertility

Endometriosis and Fertility

Endometriosis is one of the most common health problems for women, often associated with pain and infertility, yet is often misdiagnosed.  It gets its name from the word endometrium, the tissue that... 

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Fri, Feb 19 2010
Treating Ear Infections: Forgo the Antibiotics

Treating Ear Infections: Forgo the Antibiotics

Contrary to what we’ve been told up to now, antibiotics may not be the best medicine for your child’s ear infection!  A recent study in the British Medical Journal has shown that treating... 

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Thu, Feb 18 2010
In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

Many people treasure the videos of their child’s birth, but they’re usually taken by a proud dad… Not by a surveillance camera!  Last week a British woman gave birth to a baby girl just... 

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Tue, Feb 16 2010
Spring 2010 Maternity Fashion Trends

Spring 2010 Maternity Fashion Trends

Maternity designers are gearing up for Spring, and popping out all sorts of new trends. The one that seems to be getting the most (negative) attention is the one-piece maternity jumpsuit.  Granted, it... 

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Wed, Feb 10 2010
Age is not a Contraceptive: Pregnancy Warning for Older Women

Age is not a Contraceptive: Pregnancy Warning for Older Women

Here’s an interesting statistic: Abortion rates for women aged 40-44 are just about the same as those for the under 16s, figures for England and Wales show.  In 2008, both of these groups had an... 

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Mon, Feb 8 2010
No such thing as “Baby Brain”?!

No such thing as “Baby Brain”?!

Yahoo health reports that, “Australian researchers said on Friday they had debunked the myth that a woman’s ability to think was impaired by pregnancy and mothering a newborn — a condition... 

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Wed, Feb 3 2010
10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

Well, really in my opinion there is only one way, and it works like magic. It’s called an epidural. Ok, just kidding (but not really)!!  However, if you are looking for drug-free ways to relieve... 

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Mon, Jan 25 2010
Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

It seems that some Dads can be clueless as to proper delivery room etiquette, as displayed in a recent post, “What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor.” It might be bad enough that some women... 

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Thu, Jan 21 2010
Stroller Recall: Protect Your Baby’s Fingers!

Stroller Recall: Protect Your Baby’s Fingers!

Just thought I’d alert you to a new stroller recall!  This one actually sounds frightening, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report: “Graco has received seven reports... 

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