Lynsee, a 23-year-old teacher in Minneapolis, is expecting her first child any day now. And she’s decided to share the whole experience with the world through a web cast from the the Twin Cities’ Moms Like Me website, which will broadcast the birth from the hospital as it happens. Only…

Before you start your Christmas shopping make sure you check out Maternity & Style’s 2009 Gift Guide . They are featuring gifts for rockin’ dads, stylish moms and beautiful babies. The latest and most desirable jewelry, toys and electronics can be found in a matter of minutes. You won’t…

Babies whose mothers used antidepressants during pregnancy visit the doctor more often and have higher risks of certain health problems than other children their age, a new study suggests. The study looked at the medical records of nearly 39,000 Norwegian children through the first year of life. It found…

New research set to be published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that mothers who smoke while pregnant are essentially toying with the brain chemistry of their future children. “There are 4000 toxic substances in cigarette smoke, and many of these will pass into the brain…

A new study casts doubt on the accuracy of self-reported smoking during pregnancy. The study, published last week in the British Medical Journal, involved a random sample of 3,475 pregnant women in Scotland. Researchers compared the women’s self-reported smoking status with results of blood tests that measured the women’s…

Teenagers whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are more likely to experiment with drugs, according to a new study. The research, carried out by scientists at the University of Nottingham, found children exposed to cigarette smoke in the womb were more likely to experiment with alcohol, tobacco and cannabis. This…

As much as mothers want their partners to be involved with their children, experts say they often unintentionally discourage men from doing so. Because mothering is their realm, some women micromanage fathers and expect them to do things their way, said Marsha Kline Pruett, a professor at the Smith…

Researchers studying antibiotics in pregnancy have found a surprising link between common drugs used to treat urinary infections and birth defects. Reassuringly, the most-used antibiotics in early pregnancy — penicillins — appear to be the safest. Bacterial infections themselves can cause problems for the fetus if left unchecked, experts…

The economic downturn has really affected a whole lot of people i know and they’re now spending their money wisely now, saving some for a rainy day or for the future. In my view, its like a sudden trend but very opposite a trend! They’re cutting costs very obviously and…

When it comes to acne issues, women sometimes have a larger burden to bear. Lament it as we might, they’re often judged more on looks than men. Their hormonal systems make them more prone to developing acne at certain times. Treatment options can be more expensive for them and…