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Would You Offer Up Your Baby to Research?
Weird science? The world's heaviest baby has been invited by the Japanese Medical Association to have his development studied as he grows. The study would be sponsored by a Japanese television network and new concerns are brewing that the Indonesian newborn will be exploited, even if it's for science.
Do You Text Your Doctor?
Got a burning question for your doctor during non-office hours? Skip the overnight answering service and just text her! Expectant mamas who find themselves wondering why their breasts are leaking in the weeks before delivery or if it is safe to take medication for a headache don't always have to wait for the phones to open at 9 a.m.
Should Parents-to-Be Get Paid to Attend Prenatal Visits?
Women without health insurance or those who are not familiar with the healthcare system often skip their prenatal visits, which can lead to complications for both mother and baby. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, offering expectant moms $100 to begin their prenatal doctor visits in the first trimester and continue through delivery is enough incentive to have them comply.
By offering the financial reward, the researchers saw a 62 percent increase in the number of program participants and a 39 percent decrease in the number of low birth weight babies.
What to Expect at Your Postpartum Checkup
Mamas wait for what seems like an eternity for their babies, so when they finally arrive it's a big relief. There's another wonderful thing that comes with holding the warm bundle of joy, clearing your calendar of prenatal appointments! But, before women can pencil in other activities, they need to go in for their six week postpartum checkup.
Who Are the People in Your Pregnancy?
It takes more than just a mother to have a baby! From hubbies and birth coaches to OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, doulas, and lactation consultants, a lot of hands help prep moms for giving birth and handling its aftermath. Take our quiz to see how well you know the the people you will meet during your nine-month journey into motherhood.
First Year Vision Checks Are a Sight For Sore Eyes
"Peek-a-boo! I see you!!" But just how well does baby see mama?
How Many ER Trips Have You Taken For a Pet?
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Health Tip: Pick a Doctor Who's a Peer
The April issue of Esquire features a Q and A with Dr. Mehmet Oz called "The Lightning Round" — as in, if you had the good doctor cornered at a party, what burning questions would you ask him? One of the questions was: What's the single most important thing to look for in a doctor?
Zagat Gets Into the Business of Rating Doctors
Doctor preference is a highly personal thing, but we often rely on others for recommendations because there are just so many docs to choose from. With this in mind, Zagat has taken its restaurant guide business into the brand new realm of health care providers. The respected restaurant reviewer has teamed up with insurance giant WellPoint to compile a guide based on the company's customer reviews.
Are You a Weeper?
Seeing your infant in pain can be devastating for newborn parents. I've heard of many a mother that can't bear to watch her babe get his first round of shots so she makes the dad do the dirty work.
Having always been the tough skinned mama, I recently cried with my daughter at one of her doctor's visits for the first time in her two years of life.
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