Family & Kids

6 Signs You’re Ready to Have Another Kid
06:42 2018-01-25

YOU ARE OBSESSED WITH OTHER PEOPLE’S BABIES If you find yourself angling for a peek inside every Uppa Baby at Starbucks and shamelessly flirting with any Bjorn in sight, you may need to acknowledge your need to breed. Just be sure the desire is still there when that little bundle starts screaming…because as you well …

Women at risk of giving birth prematurely could be identified by looking at the bacteria living in their reproductive tract, study finds
21:15 2018-01-24

Women at risk of giving birth prematurely could be identified by looking at bacteria living in their reproductive tract, new research suggests. Falling levels of the strain Lactobacillus, alongside increases in other bacteria, are associated with a woman’s waters breaking after less than 37 weeks of pregnancy, a study found today. Previous research reveals bacteria …

6 imaginative nursery rooms inspired by books from famous children’s authors
03:06 2018-01-24

When it comes to decorating your home, you can find inspiration from all sorts of places, from art and movies to the natural world and fashion. One fun area of inspiration – in this case suited to decorating a baby’s nursery – is children’s literature. Rather than going for the traditional blue/pink or neutral yellow …

Exercising While Pregnant Helps Your Baby’s Brain
01:02 2018-01-24

Whether you’ve got a bun in the oven already or are pretty sure that one day you plan to join the motherhood club, this is news you need to know. Post-pregnancy workouts get all the attention—but exercising before you deliver pays off big for your new baby. A new study found that regular workouts during …

Babies suffer postpartum depression too: Mother and child’s cells are linked for up to 2 years after birth, scientists find
22:04 2018-01-23

An estimated one in nine women experience symptoms of postpartum depression. These symptoms – including mood swings, fatigue and reduced interest in activities – can make it difficult for mothers to bond with their newborns. Early relationships between mothers and their infants can influence health across the lifespan, for better or worse. For example, adults …