Archive: Motherhood
Beware the Bassinet
In the hope of reducing deaths of babies from sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies sleep in their own space, such as in a crib or bassinet. But bassinets, it turns out, may not always be so safe, new research shows. Jodi Pike...
By Rob Stein | July 17, 2008; 07:00 AM ET | Comments (19)
Pregnant? Eat Chocolate!
When a woman gets pregnant, eating turns into a minefield . Swordfish for dinner? Nope, too much mercury. Blue cheese or feta on your salad? Sorry, soft cheeses can carry dangerous bacteria. A couple of glasses of wine with dinner? Forget about it. Well, here's something that may sound...
By Rob Stein | May 8, 2008; 07:00 AM ET | Comments (12)
