pregnancy

Should you be harvesting your colostrum? Moms are extracting ‘liquid gold’ from their nipples before their babies are even born

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Should you be harvesting your colostrum? Moms are extracting ‘liquid gold’ from their nipples before their babies are even born

In a popular TikTok video, a doe-eyed creator named Kurin winces as she angles a syringe toward her (off-camera) nipple.  At 38 weeks pregnant with her third child, the self-proclaimed “crunchy” momfluencer is demonstrating how to collect colostrum, or the nutrient-rich “liquid gold” that precedes breastmilk.  By using her fingers to press and compress her … Read more

Taking drugs like Ozempic before pregnancy may increase your risk of these scary conditions

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Taking drugs like Ozempic before pregnancy may increase your risk of these scary conditions

You’ve heard of the rise of “Ozempic babies” — where women who’ve previously struggled with infertility get knocked up on GLP-1s — but new research shows that going off those drugs may have a negative impact on pregnancy. A new study from Mass General Brigham found that women who stopped taking popular GLP-1 medications before … Read more

Taste of California tortillas may change forever as extra ingredient forced in by new law

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Taste of California tortillas may change forever as extra ingredient forced in by new law

Tortillas sold in California will soon change forever in hopes that a new ingredient will boost infant health. Beginning New Year’s Day, most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state will be required to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s vital to baby health. In 1998, the US required manufacturers to fortify some … Read more

Josh Allen overwhelmed by support after wife Hailee Steinfeld’s pregnancy reveal

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Josh Allen overwhelmed by support after wife Hailee Steinfeld’s pregnancy reveal

Bills quarterback and dad-to-be Josh Allen was beaming Sunday while discussing wife Hailee Steinfeld’s pregnancy. Speaking to reporters after Buffalo’s thrilling 35-31 rally over the Patriots, the reigning league MVP gushed over the support he and Steinfeld had received since announcing on Friday that they’re expecting their first child. “I’ve known for a long time, … Read more

Exclusive | Rockette who went viral for her audition at 7 months pregnant reveals the story behind the video

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Exclusive | Rockette who went viral for her audition at 7 months pregnant reveals the story behind the video

The internet got a kick out of this. Former Rockette Alina Silver posted a throwback video of her audition for the iconic dance company while seven and a half months pregnant — and it quickly went viral with a combined 11.7 million views on TikTok and Instagram. Commenters marveled over her astounding accomplishment, calling her “super human,” “badass” … Read more

Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen reveal pregnancy with adorable baby bump video

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Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen reveal pregnancy with adorable baby bump video

A little Allen is on the way. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are expecting their first child, the Hollywood starlet announced on Friday in a video on her “Beau Society” newsletter. In the 24-second clip, along with Steinfeld’s “29 moments I love this year,” Allen, 29, kissed Steinfeld’s stomach as she showed off her baby … Read more

Exclusive | Candice King on her pregnancy — and why the ‘We Were Liars’ cast was ‘reduced to tears’

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Exclusive | Candice King on her pregnancy — and why the ‘We Were Liars’ cast was ‘reduced to tears’

She’s feeling fang-tastic.  “The Vampire Diaries” actress Candice King, who is also in the Prime Video thriller “We Were Liars,” just announced her pregnancy with “Yellowjackets” actor Steven Krueger.  “It’s getting past the point now where I just look like I ate a really big dinner, so I have some explaining to do,” King, 38, … Read more

New, ‘convincing evidence’ links ‘forever chemicals’ to a tripled risk of infant death

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New, ‘convincing evidence’ links ‘forever chemicals’ to a tripled risk of infant death

“Forever chemicals” may have yet another health strike against them. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in thousands of everyday products, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, waterproof clothing and more. These manmade chemicals, which repel oil, water and stains, have been linked to higher risks of several kinds of cancer, liver and immune system … Read more

Merely smelling these foods while pregnant can increase your kid’s obesity risk

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Merely smelling these foods while pregnant can increase your kid’s obesity risk

Something doesn’t smell so great for moms to be. There are tons of studies that show that what you eat while pregnant can affect your unborn baby, contributing to everything from stress to intelligence. But new research has found that certain smells may actually affect your future child’s health — and put them more at … Read more

Successful aesthetist says she’s now 53 and ‘lonely’ because she ‘forgot’ to have kids living busy life

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Successful aesthetist says she’s now 53 and ‘lonely’ because she ‘forgot’ to have kids living busy life

Today, many women are forgoing old-fashioned traditions like getting married or having kids for various reasons. However, one Gen X woman opened up in a series of TikTok videos about her decision not to start a family and how it affects her today. Nadiya Bekar, 53, is an award-winning beauty expert and the founder of … Read more

Pete Davidson kisses pregnant girlfriend Elsie Hewitt at bunny-themed baby shower

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Pete Davidson kisses pregnant girlfriend Elsie Hewitt at bunny-themed baby shower

Pete Davidson is one step closer to fatherhood. The “Saturday Night Live” alum, 32, attended his pregnant girlfriend Elsie Hewitt’s bunny-themed baby shower over the weekend, where the couple shared a passionate kiss in Hewitt’s Instagram post that documented the event. In one video, Hewitt, 29, and her friends lined up at a table and … Read more

Common pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children: new research

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Common pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children: new research

Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase your chances of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The good news? If you treat it, the risk doesn’t seem to rise. Researchers are exploring how various prenatal conditions might affect the risk of autism. … Read more

Four myths about pregnancy screenings — and the ‘fetoscopic’ surgeries that can be done before your baby is even born

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Four myths about pregnancy screenings — and the ‘fetoscopic’ surgeries that can be done before your baby is even born

For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a birth defect each year. While it might seem scary, the good news is that nearly all fetal abnormalities can be detected on prenatal ultrasounds. Identifying issues early allows parents … Read more

Good news, bro: You’re likely to live longer if your sister does this

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Good news, bro: You’re likely to live longer if your sister does this

If you’re looking for another reason to appreciate your sister, here’s one with a scientific twist. Research suggests brothers may live longer when their sisters can pull off something extraordinary later in life. But that longevity boost doesn’t seem to extend to spouses — a sign, scientists say, that the benefit comes from genes rather … Read more

Simple behavior while pregnant lowers your child’s risk of autism by 30%

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Simple behavior while pregnant lowers your child’s risk of autism by 30%

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social interactions. But a groundbreaking umbrella review has found that a simple, affordable habit during pregnancy could drastically reduce the likelihood that your … Read more

The weird way a pregnant mom’s stress can impact the future of their kids’ teeth

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The weird way a pregnant mom’s stress can impact the future of their kids’ teeth

Take a chill pill, momma. Stress can affect pregnant women in several ways, from high blood pressure to heart disease and even premature birth before 37 weeks, a leading cause of newborn death and disability. And new research indicates that stressed-out soon-to-be moms may be aging their babies faster in one unexpected way. Stress can … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the couples traveling halfway around the world for cheaper IVF — no matter the risks

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Exclusive | Meet the couples traveling halfway around the world for cheaper IVF — no matter the risks

Shannon Buck was starting to feel hopeless. For four years, she’d been trying to have a baby with husband Ryan — but natural conception, which seemed to come so easily to everyone around them, and sometimes even accidentally, just wasn’t happening for the would-be parents.  Shannon and Ryan Buck spent several years trying to get pregnant … Read more

Pete Davidson’s pregnant girlfriend Elsie Hewitt reveals she’s in ‘absolute agony’: ‘I am suffering’

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Pete Davidson’s pregnant girlfriend Elsie Hewitt reveals she’s in ‘absolute agony’: ‘I am suffering’

Pete Davidson’s girlfriend Elsie Hewitt is “suffering” in her pregnancy. The 29-year-old model, who is expecting her first child with her comedian boyfriend, opened up about the pain she’s dealing with in a video on her Instagram Stories on Friday. “I’m in absolute agony pretty much 24/7,” Hewitt shared. “This morning, it’s really bad.” Elsie … Read more

A loving legacy: One woman’s quest to honor her late husband by carrying his baby

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A loving legacy: One woman’s quest to honor her late husband by carrying his baby

After years of trying to get pregnant and suffering multiple miscarriages, Laura Orrico, 49, finally has some good news: She’s five months pregnant via in-vitro fertilization. What’s even more astounding is that Orrico, the founder of her own public relations firm and a film and TV actress, who has appeared on “CSI Miami” and “Kevin … Read more

Hopeful mothers: Medical breakthroughs for women with common infertility condition

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Hopeful mothers: Medical breakthroughs for women with common infertility condition

Trying to conceive is not always, ahem, a straight shot. A diagnosis like polycystic ovary syndrome can throw even more curveballs into the mix, but there’s increasing hope for women attempting to have a baby with this medical condition. As Dr. Shaun C. Williams, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, in Norwalk, Conn., described … Read more