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Pregnant woman coins new phrase to describe the "rude" commentary she"s received as a mother-to-be
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (969+ words) This isn't the first instance of a mother-to-be feeling violated by a random stranger on the street who feels entitled to throw out a comment simply because a pregnant belly is visible. That is exactly what happened to'Dr. Natalie Forsell....
Wearable ultrasound patch can monitor high-risk pregnancies round the clock
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (439+ words) A new pregnancy patch could provide crucial, 24-hour monitoring for high-risk moms. For decades, ultrasounds have been the primary means of fetal monitoring, but now engineers at UC San Diego have designed a wearable patch that promises continuous, comprehensive insight…...
Often-overlooked pregnancy side effect can cause lasting damage " when to seek help
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (897+ words) Pregnant women are typically advised that they might experience fatigue, morning sickness, heartburn and aches during their 40-week journey. There's also a stealth side effect that can sneak up on expecting moms, leaving them with searing pain in their hands,…...
Pat Mc Afee opens up on wife's emergency C-section as couple welcomes son: "Wasn't much I could do'
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (344+ words) ESPN personality Pat Mc Afee and his wife Samantha welcomed their son, Midas Robert, after she underwent an emergency C-section on Friday night, he explained in a joint Instagram post. Mc Afee said their son was a "dawg and a…...
High doses of popular supplement in pregnancy may boost kids" school performance
1+ week, 4+ day ago (405+ words) It's baby steps to parenthood. Moms-to-be try to do everything they can to have a healthy pregnancy, such as taking the right prenatal vitamins, exercising and visiting their doctor often. Now, a new study suggests that taking high doses of…...
What no one tells you about egg freezing
1+ week, 4+ day ago (104+ words) In the latest installment of Ask An Expert, New York Post Wellness Editor Carly Stern goes face-to-face with a leading fertility specialist to unpack the truth about egg freezing. From the ideal age to freeze your eggs to the physical…...
Mom gives birth on NYC courtroom bench during drug charge arraignment
1+ week, 4+ day ago (504+ words) A pregnant woman shockingly delivered a baby boy in the middle of a packed Brooklyn courtroom while waiting to be arraigned on a drug possession charge. Samantha Randazzo, 33, went into labor surrounded by police officers, prosecutors and court personnel during…...
Your kid's more likely to eat vegetables if you stick to an easy healthy habit during pregnancy
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (417+ words) Gourd news for parents trying to raise healthy eaters! It turns out that the battle to get kids to eat their veggies starts much earlier than you might think " like in the womb " so mothers have a chance to influence…...
If America wants to increase birth rates, we need to mandate national paid maternity leave
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1119+ words) Americans should be rightly alarmed that the country's birth rates have declined to yet another new low " falling by 23% over the last nearly two decades. But they aren't dropping for political reasons " the drop is as stark in Texas as…...
I had a baby at 54 via surrogate " this is the dark truth of how it almost destroyed my life
2+ week, 3+ day ago (759+ words) Women may be able to become mothers at older ages these days " whether through biological pregnancy or surrogacy " but that still doesn't mean it's the easiest road. Take it from Pam Andras, a now 59-year-old New York-based interior designer, wife…...