Sex during pregnancy can sometimes be considered a taboo topic, with men afraid of hurting the baby or concerned that they should not find women who are expecting attractive.The subject has come out into the open in the last few years however, with Demi Moore's naked pose on the front cover of the August 1991 issue of Vanity Fair sparking a nationwide discussion on sexuality … [Read more...] about Sex during pregnancy is “healthy”
Archives for May 2008
Experts give parenting advice on lead poisoning
Most parents are aware of the dangers in their home for small children, from sharp knives to hot irons and stairs. However, there may also be a silent killer present in their house that many families do not realize is there - lead. Lead used to be included in paint before health authorities realized it was toxic in the early 1970s and is still on the window-frames of many older … [Read more...] about Experts give parenting advice on lead poisoning
Parents concerned about sweetness of organic milk formula
The majority of parents want to give their child the healthiest possible start in life by giving them the most nutritional and safe foods available.As such, a number of moms and dads have begun buying organic baby foods and formulas, which claim to be free from harmful chemicals and additives.However, the New York Times has found that all may not be as it seems. It has done … [Read more...] about Parents concerned about sweetness of organic milk formula
Finding a Wii to buy despite lines and at the regular retail price
IIf your mom told you never to pay retail, buying a Nintendo Wii even at the manufactured suggested retail price may seem like a violation of mom's warning. You just can't find one on-line or in stores without superhuman efforts (tipping the manager, waiting outside the store before opening hours on days when shipments are expected, or paying a $60+ premium on eBay or Amazon). … [Read more...] about Finding a Wii to buy despite lines and at the regular retail price
Smoking and Drinking During Pregnancy
Q: My wife is smoking while pregnant and is a recovering alcoholic—or at least she was. Her doctor told her to quit smoking immediately and forever and she promised she would. But just a few weeks later she started up again. And she's started drinking again too. She says she's only having a few glasses of wine but I'm going nuts with worry and I can't understand why she would … [Read more...] about Smoking and Drinking During Pregnancy