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Cooking is by far one of my favorite things. I love experimenting with new recipes, flipping through cookbooks and playing…
When a woman drinks heavily during pregnancy, the harmful effects on her child’s brain development appear to continue over time,…
The popularity of preparing homemade baby food and foregoing store bought products has been an emerging American trend, underscoring our…
A simple blood test could help prevent neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida, new research finds. The test…
Hispanic mothers are at especially high risk of having newborns with serious birth defects of the brain and spine called…
Returning to work after maternity leave is a time of change and stress for any working mother, but maintaining a…
What are some of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy? Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most,…
I hate to practice medicine by committee. But it seems that more and more often, medical advisory groups are coming…
It seems as if the evidence suggesting a link between environmental toxins and autism keeps growing stronger. The latest study,…
Though the use of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy has been a matter of concern for mothers-to-be, new research indicates…
As an OB-GYN, I get this question constantly. Especially from women who want to quit smoking during pregnancy, or who…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a recall of organic Tommy Atkins mangoes, after a sample tested…
As an OBGYN, I get this question in my practice a lot: Dr. Manny, what should I eat during my…
For busy expectant mothers who juggle family, school and work, healthy eating is a constant struggle. And, sometimes the healthy…
How many times have you made that statement about yourself? How many times have you looked in the mirror and…