10 Surprises From the First Days After Delivery (HuffPost): Sh*t just got real. Which of these surprised you the most?

Why Does Europe Hate Genetically Modified Food? (Rappler): Unlike the United States, Canada, China and many other countries, Europe remains to holdout the embrace of genetically modified crops. But could this be about to change?

3 Skincare Products You Need To Ditch (ABC News): Recommendations on what products you shouldn’t have in your bathroom!

Is There A Best Season To Be Pregnant In? Worst? (BabyCenter Blog): The majority of women don’t get the opportunity to be picky about which months of the year our pregnancies would be in full bloom, but if you could, which would you choose?

Overweight and Pregnant (NY Times): Obesity — defined as a body mass index above 30 — is linked to a host of difficulties during pregnancy, labor and delivery.

Expectant Moms Turn To ‘Dr.Google’ For Pregnancy Advice (Penn State): Pregnant women are seeking answers from the internet more than they would like.

3 Must-Have Apps For Your Pregnancy (Parade): If you’re looking for something that will answer all your questions about your and keep you on track for your appointments, cravings, and changes your body is going through, check out these apps.

Breastfeeding Decisions (Health News): New research shows that, mothers concerned about their changing shape and appearance during pregnancy are less likely to breastfeed after their baby is born.

Phthalates Are Out Of Infants’ Toys But A Heavy Dose Is Still In Their Food (The Washington Post): A new study shows that an infant with a typical diet is still consuming twice as much of the chemicals as the Environmental Protection Agency considers safe.

10 Things A Man Should Never Say To His Pregnant Wife (The Advocate Messenger): A few things dads and dads-to-be need to keep quiet about.

Natural Treatments For Constipation During Pregnancy (The Stir): We all know know its uncomfortable, so here are a few tips to prevent or treat constipation.

Bill Gates Backs Birth Control with Wireless On-Off Switch (HuffPost): An implantable hormone-emitting microchip that can be turned on and off with a remote control.

Why kids don’t need to take their vitamins (Daily Times): Children are overexposed to vitamins and minerals because of fortified, processed foods like cereals and vitamin supplements as a result of outdated Daily Value recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration. Too many vitamins can be toxic for the body.

How Much Pregnancy Weight Should You Really Gain? (Shape Magazine): In a recent blog post, the host of the Today show and expectant mom, protested the idea that healthy pregnant women should be scolded for gaining more than the idyllic 30 pounds. As long as you feel and act healthy, what’s the big fuss about a few pounds more than recommended?

Pregnant women should avoid bisphenol A, phthalates, doctors say (CBC News): Obstetricians say, women should be counselled more about reducing their exposure to environmental hazards such as bisphenol A in some plastics.

Lead Exposure May Cause Depression And Anxiety In Children (NPR): A new study has found that lead exposure may cause low levels of depression along with causing permanent behavioral and cognitive problems in children.

Pepsi CEO’s Mother Had A Brutally Honest Reaction To Her Daughter’s New Job (Business Insider): During an interview Indra K. Nooyi, the CEO of PepsiCo, was asked two questions that elicited a frank discussion of work-life balance.

Inducing Labor: 6 Questions to Ask Your OB/GYN (The Stir): An estimated one in five pregnant women end up having their labor started artificially, but just because it has been suggested doesn’t make it the right decision for you. This article provides 6 questions to help you make the right decision for you and your baby.

The Disturbing Trend I Noticed When My Breastfeeding Story Went Viral (HuffPost): One mom’s response to harsh breastfeeding comments story behind post: Mom Finds Surprising Breastfeeding Ally in Teen Barista At Starbucks

Vaccines are safe and problems are ‘extremely rare,’ study says (Los Angeles Times): Childhood vaccines have once again been pronounced safe after public health experts took a fresh look at the safety records.

Shorter time between pregnancies linked to earlier delivery (Reuters): According to a new study, women who become pregnant again within 18 months after having a baby are more likely to deliver early.

What The New York Times Got Right and Wrong About Maternal Mental Health (HuffPost): The New York Times highlighted important information about maternal mood disorders, but they missed an opportunity to go further in depth about what these disorders look like and how to differentiate them.

BPA May Make Breast Cancer Cells Resistant To Treatment (WUNC): A study recently taken out at Duke University reveals that BPA, a chemical found in many plastics, can make breast cancer cells resistant to treatment.

White House Moves to Overhaul Policies for Working Parents (HuffPost): The White House is aiming to change policies to benefit working parents for a more family friendly work environment, including paid leave and accommodations for pregnant women.

What Nobody Tells You About the First 3 Months of Motherhood (HuffPost): Being a mother of a newborn is hard and tiring, but for this mom, it’s totally worth it.

Just how important are midwives for a healthy pregnancy? (Voxxi): When it comes to pregnancy, much emphasis is placed on the mother-doctor relationship, but the midwives should definitely not be ignored either.