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121. What Becoming a Mom Taught White Collar's Tiffani Thiessen
     

     Two weeks after welcoming her daughter, Harper Renn, into the world, White Collar star Tiffani Thiessen is relaxing into her role as a new mom. "The first night home was so overwhelming and surreal," says the 36-year-old, who began modeling at the age of 8, won America's heart as the adorable cheerl

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122. Timing of Delivery May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk
     

     Aug. 31, 2010 -- Babies delivered at 37 or 38 weeks -- or at 42 weeks or later -- are at increased risk for cerebral palsy compared to those born at 40 weeks, a study shows. Still, the absolute risk of developing cerebral palsy is considered extremely low. The study is published in the Sept. 1 issue

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123. Breastfeeding May Lower Moms' Diabetes Risk
     

     Aug. 27, 2010 -- Breastfeeding for a month or longer appears to reduce a woman's risk of getting diabetes later in life, according to a new study. The breastfeeding and diabetes link has been reported in other studies, according to researcher Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, assistant professor of medicin

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124. Probiotics May Reduce Crying From Colic
     

     Aug. 16, 2010 -- A probiotic supplement may be an option for parents trying to soothe a colicky baby, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Turin, Italy, found that a few daily drops of Lactobacillus reuteri, a bacterium that can help improve digestion, significantly reduced c

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125. Bottle Feeding and Formula: Expert Q&A
     

     What do you do if baby doesn’t burp after bottle feeding? Does bottle feeding make a baby more likely to be colicky? And, what are the most common bottle-feeding mistakes new parents make? To get the answer to these and other questions, WebMD had a talk with Jennifer Shu, MD, Atlanta pediatrician an

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126. Expert Q&A: Baby Development
     

     Should my baby be walking by now? Why isn’t my baby talking yet? From day one, thinking about these and other milestones in baby development seems to be part of a parent’s job description. Fortunately, it’s part of a pediatrician’s job description to provide reassurance and answers. WebMD talked to

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127. Expert Q&A: Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
     

     Even new mothers who seem to sail through the first days of breastfeeding have questions: How do I know if my milk supply is enough for my baby? How long should the baby nurse? What can I do about sore nipples? WebMD talked to Laurel Schultz, MD, a San Francisco-area pediatrician and mother of two b

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128. Expert Q&A: Meeting Your Baby's Nutrition Needs
     

     Even if the baby appears hungry and ready, we generally wait until at least four months to give solids. The best evidence right now is that the window for introducing solids is between 4 and 6 months of age. By then, we think babies are mature enough to deal with solid food -- meaning that they’re a

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129. Many Car Seat Injuries Occur Outside the Car
     

     July 6, 2010 -- Car seats are supposed to protect infants from injury during a traffic accident, but they can increase the risk for injury when used inappropriately outside of the car, such as in the home or in a shopping cart, according to a new study. Shital N. Parikh, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon a

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130. What Influences Your Baby’s Growth?
     

     A baby's first year is a time of incredible growth. In just the first six months of life, babies will double their birth weight. By the end of their first year, they'll triple their weight. Most babies have their first well-baby visit within the first couple of weeks after they are born. Then they'l

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