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Pregnancy Myths and Facts

Separating Pregnancy Myths and Facts
Overwhelmed by conflicting information on keeping your unborn baby healthy? Experts set the record straight.
If you’re hoping to do everything right for your baby’s health but confused by what seems like a growing list of pregnancy myths, you’re not alone. Most mothers-to-be share similar concerns — and equal amounts of confusion

“Some [...]

Mom’s Weight During Pregnancy Affects Her Daughter’s Risk Of Being Obese

A mother’s weight and the amount she gains during pregnancy both impact her daughter’s risk of obesity decades later, according to a new study by Alison Stuebe, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
“The findings are especially important because of the growing epidemic [...]