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08.27.10 Hits of the week

• Off with the censor: Now that she's pregnant, actress Christina Applegate says that she's lost the ability to filter her thoughts. Sounds like a case of pregnancy brain isn't too far behind for her, too.

• Researchers are now urging parents to introduce salmon into a child's diet as a baby to help nurture his or her brain. Our experts say that salmon also helps build baby's teeth and bones.

• Don't let your little one lick the spoon when baking: Tasting cookie dough is now an even bigger no-no thanks to the egg recall. If you're expecting, steer clear of raw foods, too, because such bacteria can cause miscarriage and preterm delivery.

• Another unexpected change, courtesy of motherhood: You have no problem dissecting the contents of a diaper. A new mom and dad share their experience of joyfully obsessing over their newborn's bowel movements.

• Insiders say that singer Mariah Carey is being "superstitious" about her yet-to-be-announced pregnancy. Our Ask the Labor Nurse blogger shares her take on the hits and myths of expecting—plus, what's fact and what's fiction.

• Sad moms give birth to smaller babies, a new study finds. Check out our guide to the ups and downs you may experience during your pregnancy.

• A midwife updates how Hurricane Katrina changed her life-giving journey. If you're looking to make a difference in maternal health, take a look at the work being done by the humanitarian organization CARE.

• More pregnant women are having a glass of wine without guilt, one report says. Recent studies have said one glass is OK, but our experts say it's better to be safe than sorry.

• A celebrity midwife featured in the popular movie, The Business of Being Born, is caught in the middle of a legal mess. A rising number of moms-to-be are choosing not to have a traditional OB deliver their babies. Read up on the facts you need to decide if a midwife-assisted birth is right for you.

Maria Vega is Fit Pregnancy magazine's copy editor.