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07.31.09 Hits of the week

• Pregnant women and children sent to the front of the line when it comes to the swine flu vaccine. If you're expecting and concerned about the situation, check out our past report on the swine flu outbreak for tips on how to fight this flu.

• One perspective on the 10 best things about maternity leave, an incredible time to bond and heal. However with the recent economic situation, money woes have many women reducing the time they're taking off after baby arrives.

• Anesthesia does not hurt babies in C-sections, a new study reveals. Also, anesthesia doesn't mean that you must wean your baby if you're taking medication or undergoing surgery.

• Chemical in plastic tied to problems in premature babies. About 13 percent of all U.S. babies are born before 37 weeks. Read up about how preemies are different.

• Few job seekers face higher hurdles than at-home parents trying to return to the work force, experts say. Take a peek at what one of our bloggers has to say about going back to work after baby.

• Is painless breastfeeding a myth? From mastitis to pumping in public, you'd be surprised by the challenges some nursing moms face.

• Cross nursing: a small but growing trend—or gross?

• British study finds organic food is not any healthier than conventionally produced food. Wondering if you should go organic? We have more information on what this food label really means.

• Mom refuses C-section, so baby is taken away. Choosing or having a Cesarean birth is a very personal decision for most moms-to-be—and definitely not taken lightly. 

Maria Vega is Fit Pregnancy magazine's copy editor.