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more about #babies Intern Katy: Update: Dr. Kirk Maxey sent me this email, and asked that I post it in the comments. Here is his response: Dear Katy, I gave the Newsweek interview f... more » Betty Bea Getty McClanahan: Splooge. Ha. more » la.donna.pietra: Here's another trippy case of a guy who had a genetic condition he didn't know about in his 20s who managed to pass it on to 9 of his 24 kids: [www.m... more » Jack_Burton: First I'd like to see legal protections that keep insurance companies from harvesting your genome and dropping you flat. more » deux_yeux: What if there was a system to ship sperm all over the country, so sperm bank users from Michigan were getting sperm from Texas, Utah, and Vermont? Tha... more » sebluver: Mostly, I am kind of jealous. I could really do with an extra $40 a week. more » Gnatalby: As seen on Private Practice. more » Habibiti: Other issues aside, I'd like to thank him for saying: "All I'm really advocating for is the absolute informed consent for the mothers." He's not sayi... more » DonnaPirana: Remember that scene on The Simpsons where Selma's visiting a fertility clinic and sees Barney emerge with a sample? And then there's a procession o... more » BabyJane: Somewhere, a TLC executive is smiling. more » sara-without-an-h: I believe very strongly in legislation for new conception techniques, as well as for genetic screening, gender and racial characteristic choices when ... more » morninggloria: You can tell if your baby's a Republican if it shits all over everything, cries constantly, is weirdly obsessed with breasts, and can't stop putting i... more » Lana Leigh loves Meryl Streep: I like SJP. I don't like that people give her shit for having a surrogate. That's her personal and private decision. She seems like a nice person so I... more » tallgirl-in-heels: Maybe I'm being a stickler, but I think it's important to reiterate that the 0-3% weight gain guideline applies to study participants, and that the st... more » BetteD: Grr. "Pregnancy is a teachable moment." Yes. Because grown women capable of bringing life to the world are truly just lil' wimmins who need to be "... more » Zulkey: I can't speak to weight but it does seem like it benefits a mom to at least be in decent cardiovascular shape for labor. I was watching that MTV show ... more » vrai.cabecou: I have two kids, one born in France, one in NYC. My midwife in France was constantly berating me for eating like an American and gaining too much we... more » laurascr: Oh Jezebel... every time. On the one hand I see myself agreeing with you guys. I say to myself, they are absolutely right, the doctors are evil and di... more » sequined: A. Being allowed to eat whatever I want without getting judged about it is like, 90% of the reason I think pregnancy sounds awesome. (8% of the remain... more » lalaland13: I can sort of see this point, but who defines obese? If it's BMI, I'm laughing at you, scientists. But, what do I know? I plan to (with help from my ... more » -
#babybanks
Sperm Donor Who's "Fathered" 400 Kids Calls For Better Regulation Of Genetic Material
In the 1980s, Dr. Kirk Maxey fathered, by his count, some 400 children. Now he wants to see better regulation of sperm donation. Hypocritical? Maybe, but he might also be onto something. More » -
#clips
A Baby Story, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker
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#babyweight
New Standard For Obese Women: Zero Weight Gain During Pregnancy
New guidelines recently reduced the recommended weight gain for obese women during pregnancy to 11-15 pounds. Now, one trial wants them to reduce it to zero. More » -
#babytalk
Baby Tug Of War: Everyone Loses
1 mother + 1 father + donor egg + sperm-bank sperm + surrogate carrier = trouble. Especially when it turns out the mother has a history of mental illness and the surrogate changes her mind.
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#quiverfull
Hey Nineteen
The Duggar family just got a little bit bigger: Michelle Duggar gave birth last night at 6:37 pm to a baby girl, weighing 1lb 6oz. The newest addition to the bulging brood is named Josie Brooklyn. [TMZ] -
#babyblues
Postpartum Depression Not Just For Moms
Research suggests that fathers, too, can suffer from postpartum depression. But not everyone's buying it. More » -
#babyboom
The Baby Planners Are "A Victory For All Of Us"
As first-world luxuries go, here's one bit of modern absurdity that I've actually always seen the point of: the baby planner. Well, to a point:
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#trailerlove
Babies: The Movie
Normally I'm not the type to coo over infants, but everything changed when I saw this trailer. Babies is a documentary about four babies from around the world. It looks both gorgeous and so full of cute it hurts. [BuzzFeed] -
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#noboysallowed
Pros And Cons: The Delivery Room As Man-Free Zone
One guy (okay, doctor) asks, "Could men be more of a hindrance than a help in the delivery room? More » -
#earlyeducation
Babies Delivering Babies
A 2-year-old from Mississippi got a chance to play midwife when his mom went into labor suddenly on their couch. Jeremiha learned first-hand where babies come from as he caught his new brother, Kamron, before firefighters arrived. [NYDailyNews] -
#babyjoy
"There's Not Going To Be Any Pink Dresses:" Moms Who Wanted Girls, Get Boys
We've met reluctant dads and bad mothers. We've met moms who didn't want girls. And just so no child will be unscarred by a Google search in 2010, here are mothers terribly disappointed to have baby boys: More » -
#prettybaby
Magazines Admit To Baby Airbrushing
I'd make a joke about babies' chubby legs, except that they're actually airbrushing out those unsightly creases. The weird part is, people are surprised: More » -
#bodypolitic
Drinking While Pregnant: How Much Is Too Much?
Having a glass of wine or two while knocked up used to be No Big Thing, but it seems like the guidelines keep changing. With all the contradictory advice, where do you draw the line? More » -
#leftovers
Counterfeit Condom Factory Found In China • Jaycee Dugard's Family Needs Help
• Chinese officials are cracking down on an illegal condom factory in the Hunan province, which produces "counterfeit" condoms that offer little to no protection. To make matters worse, the condoms were packaged by shirtless men without any sterilization. • More » -
#collectorsedition
Angelina To Adopt Baby No. 7
Angelina Jolie has reportedly begun the process to adopt a seventh child from Syria. But she signed the papers alone, which naturally leads to some speculation. More » -
#leftovers
Sex Positions For The Solo • Study: French Women Do Get Fat
• Since us single folk are missing out on all those hilariously uncomfortable-looking sex positions featured each month in Cosmo, here's a helpful chart of sex positions for the lonely. We're digging the Abe Lincoln. • More » -
#deliveryroom
Small Miracles
Despite doctor's warnings about her status as the world's smallest mother, Stacey Herald is about to have her third child. Her last baby was 18 inches at birth, more than half her height. [Telegraph] -
#mothertongue
Babies Cry In Mothers' Accents
German researchers studied 60 French and German newborns and found that the babies cried with different accents. They believe babies pick up the inflection of their mother's voice in the womb and imitate it in an attempt to bond. [BBC] -
#leftovers
"That's What Sets Me Apart, Boxing With The Lads" • Town Outlaws Owning More Than 3 Cats
• 23-year-old Katie Taylor has swiftly become Ireland's real life million-dollar baby, and possibly their best hope for the 2012 Olympics. Although women's boxing is a new sport, Taylor is already expected to win the gold. • More » -
#leftovers
Teens Sue Over Fallout From Sexy Pics • Harvard To Offer Class On The Wire
• Two teens from Indiana have brought a lawsuit against their school after they were barred from participating in school activities following the discovery of some racy pictures they posted on MySpace. • More »
