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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Savings blogger for Iamthatlady.com, Lauren Greutman, points out ways to save money if you're having a baby.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The number of babies born addicted to pain killers has been spiking since 2005. A task force on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome recently met at Florida's Cape Coral Hospital to put potential solutions into action.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Two-year-old Cooper Smith was born prematurely, inspiring his family to give back to the March of Dimes and serve as a 2013 Ambassador Family for the organization.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  CNYCentral takes an in-depth look at a local hospital's N-I-C-U, as New York sees a decrease in its premature birth rate

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Four national retailers have agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced today the winners in the zoo's snow leopard naming contest.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has picked the finalists in its snow leopard naming contest for the cubs born earlier this month.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of two male snow leopard cubs that were born in mid-June.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  A Utica teen who used bath salts, and other drugs, said he wanted to rip apart and eat babies.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Doctors say the ancient art of acupuncture is becoming more popular with younger patients. But is there such a thing as too young?

Friday, May 04, 2012  Bathing slippery, squealing newborn babies is one of nurse Jean Reilly's favorite duties during shifts at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The risk for autism can be elevated even before a child is born. Not because of genetics, but rather the birth mother's weight.

Monday, January 30, 2012  When your child utters his or her first word, it is a magical moment for many parents. Have you ever wondered how they learn to speak?

Thursday, December 22, 2011  When Jason Dudinec suddenly started washing his hands and touching things ritually, his parents knew something wasn't right.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There's a growing trend in hospital nurseries around the country to revamp the way they wrap babies up, as nurses try to better illustrate the safest sleep environments possible for babies.