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Bake Sales – Holiday 2009

Its been a long time since I was in elementary school and participated in a good old-fashioned bake sale. I remember looking forward to those days with eager anticipation. My favorite was cupcakes, though my mom made a pretty mean brownie (no nuts please). I was a chocolate fiend then, though Ive matured into a vanilla lover.Now that Im a mom myself, I look forward to bake sales. Im sure …

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Fun & Creative Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy

Many new parents look for fun and creative ways to announce the news of a pregnancy to family and friends. Email, the Internet and cell phones offer some interesting ways to share the special announcement. Follow these tips and suggestions to surprise and delight the people in your life.

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Development of Premature Baby

Premature babies, or preterm infants, are born before the 37th week of gestation rather than staying the full 40 weeks of gestation in the womb. Premature babies may have less-developed organs and systems, which can spark problems with breathing, eating or maintaining a healthy body. The earlier the premature baby is born, the greater the chance of his having developmental issues and health problems.

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3 Ways to do a Breast Self-Exam for Teens

Although the risk of breast cancer for teens is minimal, it is still beneficial to learn methods for doing a breast self-exam at an early age. Instilling a habit of doing a breast self-exam after menstruation has begun is excellent preventative medicine. There are a variety of ways for teens to do a breast self-exam, all of which are relatively simple and quick. Remember to note any changes by writing down the date of the breast self-exam, your observations and any questions. Bring this information to your doctor.