Do you want to put the brakes on that whole aging thing? Having more kids could be the answer. A new study, published out of Simon Fraser University in Canada and published in the journal PLOS One, suggests that the more children a woman bears, the slower her cells are to age. The nitty gritty Thirteen years in the making, this study closely tracked the reproductive … [Read more...] about The key to aging more slowly? More babies.
Pregnancy
How to have a misbehaving, short-tempered baby
Across the globe, handed down from generation to generation, myths surrounding expectant moms and their pregnancies have always persisted. Some of them wild and outlandish, others somewhat believable or totally nonsensical, these old wives tales purported to shed light on a developing baby’s future. Giving new meaning to the phrase “you are what you eat,” we’ve compiled five … [Read more...] about How to have a misbehaving, short-tempered baby
9 pieces of parenting advice you’ll be glad you heard
When people find out you're pregnant, they're more than willing to hand out parenting advice - whether you want it or not. But in some instances, the tips they give are more helpful than you could have ever imagined. Sure, you're going to go out and buy all the pregnancy books you can, probably as soon as you start taking your prenatal vitamins, but sometimes there's nothing … [Read more...] about 9 pieces of parenting advice you’ll be glad you heard
Want a longer life? Your age while pregnant may hold the key
A recent study out of Boston University School of Medicine has some good news for older moms-to-be: Having kids later in life could translate to living longer. The report, published in the online medical journal Menopause, found that women who conceived naturally after the age of 33, were twice as likely to live to 95, as compared to their peers who finished having children … [Read more...] about Want a longer life? Your age while pregnant may hold the key
5 ways to save hundreds of dollars on childbirth
The quickest way to experience instant sticker shock? Open your hospital bill after giving birth. While hospital fees and insurance coverage vary, having a vaginal birth can set women back anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000 on average. Those dollar amounts jump dramatically for C-sections, too. To help you enjoy new parenthood without panicking over the price of it, we’ve … [Read more...] about 5 ways to save hundreds of dollars on childbirth