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Low Prenatal Vitamin D Tied to Child’s Language Problems
2:00 to Read | pregnancy, vitamin D levels, children, language problems
Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy have been linked to language difficulties in children. Find out why in today's Kid's Dr.'s Hot Topic.

Alcohol Risks for Babies & Teens
2:00 to Read | teens, study, pregnancy, baby, alcohol
2 different studies reveal important information about alcohol, pregnant mothers, teens and development. Learn more on today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

OTC Meds During Pregnancy
1:30 to Read | breastfeeding, medicine, Parenting, pregnancy
If you're breastfeeding or a mother-to-be, should you take over the counter meds for a cold? Find out what experts say in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

Gum Disease Treatment Safe For Pregnant Women
2:00 to Read | baby, teeth, pregnancy, study
Dentist have also been concerned that by aggressively treating gum disease patients with teeth cleaning, bacteria could get into the pregnant woman’s bloodstream causing harm to the baby. But those fears are baseless, the new study shows.
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
baby, cord blood, pregnancy
New parents often ask "is cord blood banking worth it?"
The H1N1 Vaccine & Pregnant Women
Daily Dose, pregnancy, swine flu, vaccine
I had an e-mail question from a pregnant woman & @blossominvites (via twitter) asking my thoughts about H1N1 vaccine and adjuvants and mercury.
The Flu Vaccine For Moms-To-Be
flu, pregnancy, swine flu, vaccine
I have the opportunity to see (not treat) a lot of pregnant women in my practice and they have been asking me my opinion about flu vaccine during pregnancy.
Small Birth Size Linked to Sleep Problems Later
nightmares, pregnancy, sleep, weight
Children who were born at a relatively small size may be more likely than their peers to have sleep difficulties, a new study suggests.
Mom Pregnancy Secrets
book, mom, pregnancy, radio show
Access Hollywood host Nancy O’Dell joins us to talk about her now book
Speaking Out on Teen Pregnancy
development, pregnancy
I saw on the news today that Bristol Palin will be a spokesperson for an organization speaking on teen pregnancy prevention.