Cited: ABC News

The cutest thing on earth is a chubby little baby. It is difficult to pass up those precious rolls around her tiny feet and those credible chunky cheeks are so pinchable. However, researchers at Children’s Hospital in Boston and Columbia University are now suggesting that plump newborns are more likely to become fat adults.

Clinicians analyzed all births in Michigan and New Jersey from 1989 to 2003, a period in which 513,000 women gave birth to more than one million babies. Researchers then used heath records to determine how much weight the mothers had gained throughout their three trimesters.

Expectant mothers typically do consume more calories than usual since they are eating for two. Many experts believe that overeating during pregnancy, however, can actually create an abnormal uterine environment for the fetus, one that could potentially change a baby’s brain permanently.

An unhealthy diet could also alter the baby’s pancreas, which controls metabolism, and change one’s fat tissue. A high birth weight has even been linked to certain types of cancer and asthma allergies.

“For an adult to gain an extra 10 pounds and then maybe lose it doesn’t cause permanent changes in that individual’s biology,” Ludwig said. “But, for a fetus to gain too much weight during key [moments] may permanently alter the brain circuits that affect appetite and metabolism, fat tissues or other parts of the body that have a permanent role in body weight regulation.”

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During a healthy pregnancy, a woman is likely to gain anywhere between 18 to 22 pounds. But, as an expectant mother’s waistline grows, so do the chances of having a big baby, or one weighing more than eight pounds and 12 ounces.

To prevent such problems, new mothers are advised to talk to their doctors about nutrition in order to best balance pregnancy cravings and the scale.

“These are the most important nine months of life from the standpoint of development,” said Dr. David Ludwig of Children’s Hospital Boston. “Our cells, tissues, even brain structures are being formed and fine-tuned so that having too high blood sugar and other abnormal metabolic influences can affect that infant not just at the moment but potentially throughout life.”

An example of this is if a woman gains 44 pounds during her pregnancy, over her original weight, she is one and a half times more likely to have a chubby baby. A woman that gains 52 pounds during her pregnancy, over her original weight, is twice as likely to have a fat baby.

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My Take: That weight that women gain is called baby fat and it is difficult to lose. However, I once knew a woman who actually lost weight while pregnant. I know it seems strange to be able to lose fat stomach while pregnant, but it can be done. And she did it by eating mainly salads and meet only once or twice a week. If I remember correctly, she lost almost 50 pounds while pregnant. Of course, she was overweight when she got pregnant too.

Everyone who has a baby wants to get rid of belly fat as soon as possible once they give birth. Many women use organic skin care lotions to help keep their skin pliable during pregnancy, but that doesn’t do much for the weight gain. In fact, there are many organic beauty products on the market that will help keep stretch marks to a minimum.

Many women however, do not worry about it. Instead, they put their time and energy into planning baby showers and designing baby shower invitations. And then dreaming about the day they start designing birthday party invitations for their newest addition to the family.

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Proud of your model trains hobby? Then you should pass it on to your children. Get them involved early with model trains by giving them toy trains. That way, when you’re working on your train set, your kids can be working on theirs.

Cited: Business Wire

A program called “Marketing Your Business: Five Strategies to Position Your Company in a Challenging Market” featuring Carolyn Sawyer, Founder and Chief Creative Strategist of the Tom Sawyer Company will be live on June 30 at 12 PM (CT), a hosted by The Principal Women in Business Teleclass Series complimentary teleclass.

“Now, more than ever, clients seek results-focused partners and that’s where opportunity emerges,” said Michelle Swanson, assistant director, Advertising, The Principal. “Having started her company from scratch and working with national brands, coupled with leading a successful broadcast career, Carolyn knows the meaning of perseverance especially in a tough market. She’ll inspire our listeners with her story and proven approaches to turn today’s market into opportunity.”

Held on “Teleclass Tuesdays,” the series of four complimentary teleclasses are squarely focused on bringing the best leaders, ideas and tools to women business owners to navigate the recession. This second session in 2009’s program allows the audience unique interaction in a casual format with Sawyer. To take part in the program and become a member, register at www.principal.com/women.

A respected author, Sawyer wrote, “Forget the Glass Slipper, Build Your Own Castle: 10 Traits of a Million Dollar Business.” Sawyer has served as a correspondent for ABC News and as a news anchor for Lifetime Television. She is an active member of the Women’s President’s Organization (WPO,) an association for multi-million dollar business owners, and is a founding member of the Coalition of 100 Black Women-Boston Chapter.

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My Take: I think it is always a good idea to keep learning when you own a business. Programs like this allow business owners to improve themselves, which improves their business. They can even do it from the comfort of their own home.

Many large corporations offer their employees and executives educational opportunities within the company and they even will pay them to attend these opportunities. However, a small business owner may not have the opportunity to take advantage of additional education because he or she is too busy running their business. This type of program gives that small business owner the opportunity to increase their knowledge and improve their business without taking precious time away from that business.

Small business owners need more programs like this, especially if they are free. I believe it would help the economy more if small businesses could grow without additional expense. Sometimes, that additional expense could be a problem for small business owner.

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