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Octomom Shows Off Bikini Bod After Losing 100 Pounds

Any new mom knows that losing the baby weight is hard work -- so just imagine what it would be like if you had 14 kids all under the age of seven to ... Read More »

Pregnant? Eat up -- or your child could be obese

Pregnant? Counting calories? Quit it, says a study out of the UK. Pregnant women who count calories and watch what they eat are upping the chances ... Read More »

J Lo: 50 lbs slimmer since giving birth

Pop sensation Jennifer Lopez recently revealed that she's lost 50 lbs since giving birth to twins Emme and Max six months ago, according to the latest ... Read More »

Girl carries baby to hospital after birth

When teen mom Xochitl Parra gave birth in the shower to the baby she'd been secretly carrying for nine months, she probably had no idea that her ... Read More »

Obesity, low birth weight holding kids back

Two problems are plaguing American kids: Obesity and low birth weight. Overall, the well-being of kids has improved over the years. But not for ... Read More »

Want to have a baby boy? It's not just about cereal

Moms who followed a "hearty" diet prior to conception are more likely to give birth to boys, according to a recent study. We touched on this here at ... Read More »

Warning device reminds NICU visitors to shush

When babies are born too early, they need a highly controlled environment to help them rest so that their bodies can grow and develop. Because their ... Read More »

Help your 'boys' swim by having more sex

If your boys can swim, as George Constanza proudly stated in an episode of Seinfeld, you and your partner may not have much trouble getting pregnant. ... Read More »

Couple welcomes New Year's baby for the second year in a row

Having the first baby of the new year is pretty exciting. Have the first baby of the New Year two years in a row? That's a good way to get your name ... Read More »

What you eat influences the sex of your baby

When it comes to cravings, are you more of a sweet or salty person? It seems like a fairly frivilous question, but it could affect the gender of your ... Read More »