About Pregnancy & Childbirth: BPA Banned from Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups

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BPA Banned from Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups Jul 18th 2012, 12:43 Afters years of claiming it was safe, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has decided to ban Bisphenol-A (BPA) from baby bottles and sippy cups. Babies R Us and Wal-Mart began getting rid of BPA in the products that they carried as early as 2008. The FDA still hasn't banned BPA from other food packaging, though some manufacturers are doing this on their own. So what's the big deal with BPA? It mimics estrogen in the body and has been tied to behavior problems, depression and anxiety. Though BPA is not only found in baby bottles and sippy cups, it's found in many forms of food packaging. This is why it's estimated that 90% of people have traces of BPA in their urine. Many of the baby bottle manufacturers and breast pump makers stopped using BPA on their own due to the consumer concerns. Always check your products for BPA, breast pumps, baby bottles, sippy cups and even your own water bottles. Do you or will you try to avoid BPA? Before You Buy a Breast Pump BPA-Free Baby Bottles Water Bottles for Pregnant Moms Sources: Braun, Joe M., Kalkbrenner, Amy E., Calafat, Antonia M., Yolton, Kimberly, Ye, Xiaoyun, Dietrich, Kim N., & Lanphear, Bruce P. (2011). Impact of Early-Life Bisphenol A Exposure on Behavior and Executive Function in Children. Pediatrics, 128(5), 873-882. doi: 10.1542/peds.2011-1335 Fleisch, Abby F., Sheffield, Perry E., Chinn, Courtney, Edelstein, Burton L., & Landrigan, Philip J. (2010). Bisphenol A and Related Compounds in Dental Materials. Pediatrics, 126(4), 760-768. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-2693 Photo © Price Grabber BPA Banned from Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 at 12:43:28. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Hello, My Name is... Baby Name Drama

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Hello, My Name is... Baby Name Drama Jul 18th 2012, 09:45 You probably don't doubt that there are some baby name drama stories out there.  In fact, you may have lived through some yourself. Kevin writes about his mother-in-law, "She hated the name and proceeded to tell us how much she hated it. She called us for days begging us to change it." (Read more of their story.)  You should also read Lateefah's story on how they are working on naming their soon-to-be baby, one that doesn't tempt the bullies. Perhaps you've had a baby name stolen.  Or had people make fun of your baby name.  What baby name drama are you working against? And what do you suggest is the proper protocol for baby name drama? Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Related: Baby Name Drama 4 Baby Naming Controversies How Do You Choose a Last Name for Baby? How to Choose the Right Baby Name Baby Names of the Decade Quiz 5 Unexpected Places to Find Baby Names Baby Names Forum Baby Name Books Photo © April's Grapevine Photography Hello, My Name is... Baby Name Drama originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 at 09:45:57. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Should babies be allowed at baby showers?

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Should babies be allowed at baby showers? Jul 17th 2012, 11:40 I had a reader pose a question to  me about babies and baby showers.  She told me that she received an invitation to go to a baby shower and asked if her very young baby could attend.  The hostess said yes, only to later say that the mother-to-be did not want another baby at her baby shower. Have you had this happen to you?  What did you do?  Have you ever asked someone not to bring a baby?  Or have you taken a baby to a baby shower?  Tell us about your experiences and what happened. Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Related: Should guests being a baby to a baby shower? Readers Share: Would you go to a baby shower if your baby weren't invited? Baby Shower Etiquette Baby Shower Games Baby Shower Advice from a Grandma Baby Shower Planning Guide Photo © Shutterstock Should babies be allowed at baby showers? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 at 11:40:38. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Benefits of a Summer Pregnancy

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Benefits of a Summer Pregnancy Jul 16th 2012, 02:05 So recently we started talking about pregnancy in the summer on our Facebook page.  I thought it was a great discussion that started out being about how to stay comfortable and wound up discussing why being pregnant in the summer time was so great.  Here are some of the benefits of a summer pregnancy: Flip flops Fresh fruit readily available No winter coats Flowing dresses that are in style for everyone Swimming What makes your list as a benefit of a summer pregnancy? Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Related: Tips for Being Pregnant in the Summer Pregnancy and Maternity Bathing Suits Sunbathing in Pregnancy Hazy Days of Summer Readers Share: What do you look for in maternity swim suits? Photo © Videovol - Fotolia.com Benefits of a Summer Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, July 16th, 2012 at 02:05:21. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Neck Stretch

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Neck Stretch Jul 13th 2012, 16:22 Headaches and neck tension can cause you pain in pregnancy. But there is a simple stretch that you can do from your desk or anywhere to help relieve the pain and tension called simply the neck stretch. Have you tried it? You'll love it - try it right now. Doesn't that feel better? More Fitness Friday: Great Pregnancy Exercises Exercise in Pregnancy 10 Reasons to Exercise in Pregnancy Pilates in Pregnancy Running Through Pregnancy Walking Through Pregnancy Weight Training for Pregnancy Introduction to Prenatal Yoga Exercise for Pregnancy Neck Stretch originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, July 13th, 2012 at 16:22:56. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: The Myth of the Midnight Ice Cream Run

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The Myth of the Midnight Ice Cream Run Jul 12th 2012, 10:12 One of the first things that most people hear about growing up, in relation to pregnancy, is that pregnant women eat strange things.  Not only do they eat strange things, but they often crave these odd combinations of food at unpredictable and inconvenient times. Seriously, how many sitcoms have you seen send the husband out at 2 a.m. for some ice cream and pickles? I confess, I secretly wanted this to be me!  I wanted to be able to send my husband out on a late night, near secret mission, only to return with some yummy treat.  So once my pregnancy test was positive I waited for that craving to strike.  And I waited...  Sure, I had a few cravings, but nothing odd and certainly nothing in the middle of the night.  Heck the only thing I manage to come up with was a glass of water in my ninth month because I was too lazy to get out of bed again. And I can't even claim that I woke my husband up, well at least not with the request for water, it was my tossing and turning that kept him up. So what about you? Did you have a midnight craving?  Did your partner make a midnight run?  Or did you just have a weird craving, even if it was during normal hours? Related: Some women crave pickles... Harmful Pregnancy Cravings Readers Share: What did you crave in pregnancy? Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Photo © Jaimie Duplass/iStockphoto The Myth of the Midnight Ice Cream Run originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, July 12th, 2012 at 10:12:23. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Fewer Iron Supplements Needed in Pregnancy

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Fewer Iron Supplements Needed in Pregnancy Jul 11th 2012, 11:39 A new Cochrane Review of iron supplementation in pregnancy says that it is possible to prevent anemia in pregnancy with intermittent iron supplementation. In plain English this means that you can take your iron supplements one to three times a week and have it be just as effective as taking it everyday according to this research. Being anemic in pregnancy is a fairly common problem. You may not notice it because one of the main signs you notice is fatigue, a normal pregnancy symptom. Most practitioners will routinely test you for anemia in your prenatal care blood work. Standard treatment to prevent anemia used to be daily supplementation with iron. This can lead to nasty side effects like: nausea constipation This study included iron supplements taken alone, in combination with a multi-vitamin and in combination with folic acid. Do you take iron supplements? Related: Am I anemic? Anemia in Pregnancy 6 Iron Rich Foods to Battle Anemia Were you anemic? Peña-Rosas JP, De-Regil LM, Dowswell T, Viteri FE. Intermittent oral iron supplementation during pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD009997. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009997. URL Upon publication: http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/14651858.CD009997 Photo © iStockPhoto Fewer Iron Supplements Needed in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at 11:39:57. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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