Nauseous for a reason
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Evolutionary biologist Margie Profet believes that morning sickness among pregnant women is nature's way of preventing mothers from eating food that may poison the embryo. Research shows that plant poisons may cause defects in animals. Profet authored the book 'Protecting Your Baby-to-Be.'
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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Against the odds
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Parents are sometimes surprised when they realize that they were raised under dangerous conditions during their generation. However, those who have families at present have no plans of exposing their children to the same risks.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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The boom-bust cycle
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A pregnant woman experiences great distress when her breast size increases remarkably. Typically, her breasts return to their original size after a period of time following pregnancy.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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