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10 US Birth Facts You Might Not Know
September is a big month for babies! Here at Sugar HQ, we are awaiting the births of two new Sugar babies in the next three weeks. Birthing trends in the US are tracked by each state and the cumulative data is full of surprises.
Mommy Dearest: Do Full Moons Bring on Labor?
Mommy Dearest,
My baby is due this month, just a few days after the full moon. But I've heard that the full moon could cause me to go into labor. Should I tell my mom to fly in a little early?
Is There a Baby Boom Under Way?
Everywhere you go, it seems wee ones are on the loose. Airports are full of families trekking their broods to worldly destinations. Hollywood is abuzz with celebabies and more people have multiples.
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Triplet Births on the Rise
Serving up three of everything! Scientists in Norway have just concluded a study finding an increase in triplet births, even when artificial means of conception are not used. According to the research, the rate of triplet pregnancies is almost two-and-a-half times higher than it was three decades ago.
Modern Baby Boom
Lots of people start noticing babies once they have one, but in the United States they are literally everywhere. Fertility here is on an upswing, or so says a USA Today article that explained it sets America apart from other industrial nations that are dealing with low birthrates. It said:
"The fertility rate hit 2.1 in 2006, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Would You Consider a Homebirth For Your Baby?
It is estimated that of the 4.1 million babies born in the U.S. in 2004, 7,000 were born at home without a midwife or doctor. Planned unassisted home-births, similar to those advocated by Ricki Lake in her The Business of Being Born documentary, are on the rise across the country, with women wanting the ability to control the birth process and have loved ones surrounding them during the birth.
How 5 Famous Directors Would Tackle Breaking Dawn
Breaking Dawn, Oscar nominee? That sounds like the goal Summit may have with Twilight's final, show-stopping chapter — the studio is reportedly eying a few Academy Award-nominated directors to take on Breaking Dawn.
On the short list: Sofia Coppola, Gus Van Sant, and Bill Condon.
When Are You Going to Have a Baby?
Chances are someone you know has dealt with infertility. It may have been you. A sensitive subject, it can be a private and heart wrenching issue for couples.
Gisele Bundchen Felt Safe While Giving Birth; Did You?
Gisele Bundchen isn't done talking about her birthing experience. The supermodel shared more information about baby Benjamin's December debut in the inaugural post on her blog. After telling reporters that the water birth in her Beacon Hill bathtub didn't hurt a bit, the new mama is now writing about how safe she felt delivering at home:
Giving birth was the most intense and life-changing experience of my life.
Has Anyone You Know Tricked a Man Into a Baby?
Maybe I'm naive. Maybe I don't know enough married people. Or maybe women really just don't talk about it.
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