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  Probiotic-Derived Treatment Offers New Hope for Premature Babies

  February 13, 2013 — "Good" bacteria that live in our intestines have been linked with a variety of health benefits, from fighting disease to preventing obesity. In a new study medical researchers have discovered another ... > full story
• Breastfeeding
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  Food and Beverages Not Likely to Make Breast-Fed Babies Fussy

  February 13, 2013 — Many new moms fear that eating the wrong foods while breast-feeding will make their baby fussy. However, no sound scientific evidence exists to support claims that certain foods or beverages lead to ... > full story
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  Birth Order Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders

  February 12, 2013 — Long a source of sibling rivalry, birth order may raise the risk of first-born children developing diabetes or high blood pressure, according to a recent ... > full story
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  Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts IVF Success

  February 12, 2013 — Women with a high concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone stand a better chance of giving birth after in vitro fertilization, according to a recent ... > full story
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  Infant Gut Microbiota Influenced by Cesarean Section and Breastfeeding Practices; May Impact Long-Term Health

  February 11, 2013 — Method of birth and feeding practices influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns and thus may affect lifelong health, according to a new ... > full story
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
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  Recurrence of Small-for-Gestational-Age Pregnancies Confirmed

  February 11, 2013 — Findings suggest women with babies small-for-gestational-age in first pregnancy have increased risk for SGA in ... > full story
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
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  Around-the-Clock Labor Coverage Associated With Decrease in C-Section, Study Suggests

  February 11, 2013 — Findings suggest around-the-clock labor and delivery coverage decreased the odds of cesarean ... > full story
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
  Obesity
  Child Development
  Infant's Health
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  Abnormal Brain Development in Fetuses of Obese Women

  February 11, 2013 — Researchers have found that fetuses of obese women had differences in gene expression as early as the second trimester, compared to fetuses of women who were a healthy weight.. Of particular note ... > full story
• Fertility
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  Better Outcome for Frozen Embryo Replacement Vs IVF

  February 11, 2013 — Perinatal outcomes of frozen/thawed embryo replacement better compared to fresh IVF, but worse than non-IVF general ... > full story
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
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  Policy Changes in Elective Delivery Successful

  February 11, 2013 — Changes in elective delivery policy successful in reducing elective deliveries prior to 39 ... > full story

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