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Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Micro-preemies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development, according to sophisticated imaging conducted by an interdisciplinary research team at Children’s National. “Our previous research established that vulnerable preterm infants who are fed breast milk early in life have improved brain growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes. It […]

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How to manage your pregnancy diet during gestational diabetes

During pregnancy, extra glucose from the mother crosses the foetal placenta and the foetus's pancreas responds by releasing extra insulin to cope with excess glucose. The excess glucose is converted to fat, which results in macrosomnia (foetus too large) for normal birth, resulting in a cesarean delivery. By Dr Seema Khanna During pregnancy, women can […]

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This Dad's 'Meal Request' on Nextdoor Is Delightfully Tone-Deaf

So there’s this overly demanding dad whose Nextdoor meal request is taking the internet by storm, and causing quite the fuss. Allow us to preface this story with two disclaimers: We’re all for new parents waving the white flag and calling out for some reinforcements. Just…maybe…you know…don’t go about it like this. Maybe? Philly resident […]

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Royal Family: Meet the Next Generation

The royal family just keeps growing! With each new arrival comes more adorable moments no one should miss. Get to know the next generation — including Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — and revisit their major milestones thus far, from christenings to first days of school. It’s a Girl! Princess Royal Anne’s son, […]

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‘On the Way!’ Amy Duggar Is Pregnant With Her First Child

Counting on! Amy Duggar announced that she and her husband, Dillon King, are expecting their first child. “BABY KING IS ON THE WAY!!!” the 32-year-old reality star captioned a picture of the pair holding balloons that spell out the word “BABY” on Instagram on Sunday, April 21. “Happy Easter from our growing family to yours!!” […]