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Expert Advice on Skin Care for Moms

ModernMoms have to do it all, including taking care of their skin and making sure they look gorgeous! Well, maybe us mothers don’t look like Natalie Portman or Halle Berry everyday (makeup and a cute outfit are definitely not necessary when I’m taking the kids to school in the morning!), but other than that, we try our best to slap on some mascara and hide the sneaky wrinkles. ModernMom had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Jody Levine, NYC-based dermatologist with Dial NutriSkin Lotions, who gave us some great tips on making your skin look as radiant as it can. Enjoy!

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Jojoba Oil During Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings plenty of changes to a woman’s life, from the welcome anticipation of becoming a mother to the sometimes not-so-welcome world of pregnancy aches, pains and irritations, like weight gain, stretch marks and unexpected acne. Jojoba oil is a natural product that many alternative-medicine product manufacturers claim can alleviate or even prevent some of these problems. While jojoba oil isn’t linked to any known risks during pregnancy, health professionals contend that using the oil isn’t as effective as many people believe. Speak to your obstetrician first before using jojoba oil for any reason while you are pregnant.

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Food Ideas for Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner stirs emotions in people, and it means vastly different things to people from different regions and backgrounds. Some Southerners celebrate the holidays with succulent pork roasts, whereas beef prime rib might take the spotlight in other areas. Whether you choose meat, poultry or seafood as the centerpiece of a Christmas dinner, tradition benefits from a light touch and fresh herbs. Cooking lighter brightens flavors and leaves your family and guests feeling the warmth of tradition, without the heaviness that typically accompanies it.

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How the Environment is Affecting Your Reproductive Health

It’s no secret that reproductive health is sensitive to the characteristics of an individual’s environment and that these effects vary in different parts of the world. For instance, in populations with high rates of STDs or poor healthcare services, women’s risk of experiencing premature delivery, fetal loss or prenatal mortality are higher than normal as infections routinely go untreated.