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There is no point at which the benefits of breastfeeding suddenly “run out”. Breastmilk does not turn into water overnight on your baby’s first birthday. As long as you nurse, your baby gets valuable immunities, as well as the security and emotional advantages of nursing.

What Causes Labor To Start? | BellyBelly It's a question that scientists (and mothers) have wondered for a long time: what causes labor to start? Find out the latest information from researchers.

Feeding your kids during illness: a guide for nourishing and soothing foods - Simply Healthy Home Feeding your kids during illness: a guide for nourishing and soothing foods

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The Religion of Anti-Science Fanaticism - The Vaccine Reaction People who use the term "anti-science" and claim to have sole possession of the "true science" should be called out. Science is a method of study, not an ultimate truth.

Your Child Should Never Be Forced to Hug Anyone (Yes, Including a Relative) – Here Are 7 Reasons... Content Warnings: in**st, r**e, and sexual violence) Two of my good friends had their first baby late this past year. From the get-go, Baby was a cuddly little girl. (Or, as her two moms say, “We assume she’s a girl, but we won’t know for sure until she tells us herself.”) She was all about being …

20 Kids' Books That Defy Gender Stereotypes From an early age kids are bombarded with messages that rigidly define gender: Boys like pirates and sports and being rough, and girls are sweet princesses who love all things pink and sparkles. Even many children’s books still promote harmful gender stereotypes for both boys and girls; limiting how…

"A fresh perspective on autism research with the developing "Bacterial Theory" of autism. The fastest-growing developmental disorder in the industrialized world, autism has increased an astounding 600 per cent over the last 20 years, and science cannot say why. Some say it's triggered by environmental factors and point to another intriguing statistic: 70 per cent of kids with autism also have severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Could autism actually begin in the gut? The Autism Enigma looks at the progress of an international group of scientists studying the gut's amazingly diverse and powerful microbial ecosystem for clues to the baffling disorder."

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Your Bugs Are Screaming for Sugar (why gut microbes are making your kids PICKY) | Health, Home,... He looks up at me, ‘But I don’t want chicken for dinner. I want apples.” Um, child, what on earth gave you the idea that this was up for discussion?

What you NEED to know ... DON'T retract :) "Remember the intact p***s is completely natural and it’s designed to take care of itself!!!"

Caring for the Uncircumcised P***s: What you NEED to know So you’ve decided not to circumcise your son?! That’s great! Circumcision is an unnecessary often traumatic procedure for a newborn and studies now show that it does not protect males against...

Low Milk Supply? Don’t Give Up Breastfeeding Just Yet If you’re breastfeeding a baby and worried that you aren’t making enough milk, there’s something you need to know: You may not actually have a problem with your milk supply—and if you do, there are better solutions out there than the quick fixes that friends and family might offer.

How French Kids Eat You'll be shocked to see how French kids eat compared to kids here in the U.S. And did you know that picky eaters should be a big red flag for a parent?