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Dec

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Vitamin D deficient newborns have high risk of infection, study finds

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(NaturalNews) Newborns deficient in vitamin D are twice as likely as newborns with higher levels to develop respiratory infections, says a new study out of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Carlos Camargo and his team found that low blood levels of vitamin D are linked to markers of respiratory disease, indicating that increased sun exposure or supplementation with the vitamin by mothers during pregnancy may be the solution.”Our data suggest that the association between vitamin D and wheezing, which can be a symptom of many respiratory diseases and not just asthma, is largely due to respiratory infections,” explained Camargo in a statement. “Acute respiratory infections are a major health problem in children. For example, bronchiolitis — a viral illness that affects small airw…

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Dec

31

[Articles] Effect of single-dose anthelmintic treatment during pregnancy on an infant’s response to immunisation and on susceptibility to infectious diseases in infancy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

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These results do not accord with the recently advocated policy of routine antenatal anthelmintic treatment, and the value of such a policy may need to be reviewed. (Source: LANCET)

Dec

31

Normal pregnancy in a patient with β‐thalassaemia major receiving iron chelation therapy with deferasirox (Exjade®)

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(Source: European Journal of Haematology)

Dec

31

Thankful To Be Pregnant After Tubal Ligation Reversal

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A patient who had her tubes untied at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center recently posted words of praise and thanks on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. ‘TrustinGod4Babies’ posted, “This was the best experience ever! What a blessing to turn a new page in our lives. All of the doctors and nurses were extremely helpful, kind, and efficient. I know that there could not have been any better circumstances to have this procedure done. Dr. Monteith was able to repair the tubes… I am forever grateful, and will recommend Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to anyone that is wanting to reverse their tubal. Thank you all, and God Bless you!” Patients who have had surgery with Dr. Gary Berger or Dr. Charles Monteith are able to keep in touch with their surgeon and the staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversa…

Dec

31

Pregnancies After Tubes Untied

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Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board members who have become pregnant after their tubes have been tied and who are due to deliver babies in 2011 share their excitement on the message board forums. Their stories include touring birthing sites, confirming the gender of their babies, and how they are feeling about their pending tubal reversal babies. Pregnant with her second child after tubal reversal surgery, Jennifer K. writes, “We’re having a BOY! We’re very excited. Our first TR baby is a beautiful 3 year old girl… So now we’ll have one of each!” The Tubal Reversal Message Board forums have become a daily source of support and friendship for Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center patients who have had their tubal ligation reversals. (Source: Tubal Ligation Reversal News)

Dec

31

Favorite posts from 2010

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27010_1 To further wrap up this year, here are some of my favorite posts, and some of those that generated the most discussion.

Podcast:  Was your baby an impostor?  Breastfeeding the late preterm infant, with Marsha Walker

Podcast:  How does birth impact breastfeeding?  An interview with Linda Smith

Buy "Sweet Songs" to benefit the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin

Still lactating after all these years

"Milk fever" and "gathered breast?"  See if you can translate a Victorian era breastfeeding guide

A little too much of a good thing

Photo Friday:  Four faces

Our VBAC: What mattered most

Book review:  The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

Poll: Formula from the breast or breastmilk from a bottle?

Want to know how the authors of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding answered the question?

Download a free lullaby album from the Every Ounce Counts campaign

Goodbye, milk

My husband, the breastfeeding slogan genius and "Las dos"

You never know when nursing in public is going to pay off

Why do Western moms breastfeed more?

"She'll come off the breast when she's done"

Actually, I do want to be used as a pacifier

Making milk when there is no baby to feed

Turning "dirty milk" to "liquid gold"

New podcast on milk banking!

AAP issues new recommendation for iron supplements for breastfed babies, and the AAP Section on Breastfeeding cries foul

"She held the baby on her head"

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Dec

31

Lightweight And Comfortable Baby Carrier Backpack

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The baby carrier backpack is easily cleaned, lightweight, and very practical. You can find this remarkable product in any department stores near you or you can go online and choose the design that suits your just fine.

Dec

31

Choose The Best Bedding For A Baby Boy Or Girl

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Planning a nursery is an exciting and emotional experience for all mothers and fathers to be. If you’re expecting, there are many things you will have to do in preparation for the newborn. Once you have decorated and prepared the nursery, the idea of having a baby becomes very real, especially for first time parents. Once you have set up the nursery space, everything else will fall into place as you await the arrival of your son or daughter.

Dec

31

Tips for New Parents – Stuff You Must Know

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Are you a new parent? Do you know what it takes to keep your child safe? Keeping your child safe is very important and because of that you should do everything in your powers to make it happen.

Dec

31

A Wonderful Baby Boy Gift Is Presented As A Gift Basket

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As you celebrate the birth of a precious little boy, choosing a baby boy gift item may be harder than you think. You want the gift to be unique and different than the other gifts he will receive.