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5 SIDS Risk Factors Parents Need to Know

Every year several thousand babies die unexpectedly in their sleep, the cause of death unknown. These deaths are the result of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, a condition that doctors have yet to explain. While the nation’s top researchers have worked persistently to better understand SIDS, doctors have not yet determined an exact cause…

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What Your Baby Learns During Pregnancy

You are your childs first teacher. From the moment of conception, your baby is enrolled in the university of life. Every experience you have during pregnancy is designed to teach your baby about the world he will soon encounter. All of the information your baby receives from you in the womb serves as a special lesson plan for adapting to his new world.

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Birth Control Pills & Getting Pregnant

Ever since the FDA approved the first birth control pill in 1960, it’s remained a popular form of contraception for women. Barring more invasive and permanent methods of birth control, such as insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) or sterilization, the pill is effective in preventing pregnancy — but only if you use it correctly.

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Excessive Tiredness During Pregnancy

While some people assume that women wouldn’t begin to suffer from sleep exhaustion until after the baby is born, most currently or previously pregnant women will tell you that the pregnancy itself brought on noticeable bouts of tiredness. As a woman’s body goes through the changes associated with growing a baby, exhaustion commonly results. If you are struggling through your own period of pregnancy-induced sleepiness, consider how much exhaustion you should expect as well as what is at the root of this issue.