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Need for transparency increases as Cesarean section rates rise

The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, a group working toward transparency in maternity care, has announced that the 2007 US birth...
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Attend a local viewing of Orgasmic Birth to benefit the Birthcenter of Baltimore!

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Witness the pain, power, beauty, and sensuality that normal birth can offer by attending a viewing of Orgasmic Birth. This groundbreaking film was...
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Heading to the ER? Remember to pack these things!

It's every parent's worst nightmare: You call your pediatrician to ask about a seemingly innocuous health concern, just to be on the safe side. But...
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Babyproofing? Avoid these hidden hazards

Once your infant starts crawling, nothing is safe from his curious grasp. As a conscientious parent, you've probably already plugged the electrical...
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Local swimming lessons for infants

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Think your infant is too young to swim? Think again! The YMCA of Central Maryland offers Skips lessons for babies as young as 6 months, with an...
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Trying too hard to conceive? Consider fertility awareness

When it comes to women’s reproductive health, there’s an old wives’ tale for everything: eat chocolate to conceive a girl, eat a...
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Chocolate: Pregnancy superfood

Pregnant women hardly need an excuse to eat chocolate, but here’s a good one just in case. A recent study has shown that eating five or more...
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Five myths about cloth diapers

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Think cloth diapering is only for the brave and old-fashioned? Not so, says Bayla, owner of Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore's cloth diaper boutique....
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Bisphenol A isn't just in baby bottles - many pacifiers contain the chemical, too

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If you're a new parent, you've probably heard about the controversy surrounding bisphenol A, a toxic chemical found in some baby bottles and other...
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Parents: Beware of TV as an electronic babysitter!

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Parents of infants may be surprised to learn that watching television, even educational programs like Sesame Street, can hinder the cognitive...
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