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10 ways to get through an MRI or CAT scan if you’re claustrophobic

(AP) For many people, the thought alone of an MRI is enough to cause a full-blown panic attack. Approximately 9 percent of people have a clinical diagnosis of claustrophobia or a fear of enclosed places, according to a study in…

Why some moms are asking doctors to delay cutting their baby’s umbilical cord

As more pregnant women are becoming educated about the many childbirth choices they have, experts agree they’re adding one more preference to their birth plans: delayed cord clamping. When Anna Lane of Los Angeles, Calif., was pregnant with her first…

Social media: the new way to get pregnant?

Kelli (L) and Lisa (R) with baby Gemma (image courtesy subject) Facebook and other social media channels are saturated with information for moms; there are ways to get advice, ask for referrals for babysitters, and share photos of their kids.…