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Early Genetic Testing in Pregnancy

Prenatal genetic testing is an option that any mother-to-be can either decline or pursue. Genetic disorders may be inherited from parent to child, but sometimes your family background has no bearing. Prenatal screenings can tell you if your baby is at risk for certain genetic disorders. Perhaps this is all the information you need to know. However, more invasive diagnostic tests give you more concrete information about your baby’s genetic makeup.

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Toddler Hair Growth

Some babies are born with luscious locks, while others are born without much hair, if any. Many mothers of bald babies long for the day when they can pick up a brush rather than plunk a hat on their baby’s head. They may have to wait quite a while — some babies remain relatively thin on top until well into their toddler months.

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The Average Breast Size of a Woman

Breasts are significant features of the female anatomy. Girls may start to develop breasts as early as 8 years old, but breast development may not start until the early teens. Most women’s breasts are fully developed by the time they reach their early 20s, and breast size will remain fairly stable, though it may fluctuate due to overall weight gain or pregnancy. Breast size is unique to each woman and is generally dictated by genetics.

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What Causes Autism?

Here’s the way I see it (plus some information on a recent study on genes). Let’s approach the question differently. What does NOT cause autism? I have long held the belief that the MMR vaccine did NOT cause my son’s autism. I believe there are over 200 studies that debunk the idea that the MMR…