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05.15.09 Hits of the week

• Don't let your guard down: We're still dealing with swine flu worldwide. In fact, drugs are urged for swine flu in pregnancy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Our Ask the Labor Nurse blogger tackled the same flu question recently.
   
• Get out the velvet rope: The who, when and how long of postpartum visitors. Remember, knowing what to expect and keeping an open mind will make your post-delivery experience better.

• A baby-naming law in Sweden requires all names to be registered and allows some names to be rejected if they're deemed a possible cause for trouble for children later in life. I wonder if Bronx, Zuma and other recent trendy names would have made the cut there?

• What about when dad doesn't want to co-sleep? There's no "right" answer to the questions surrounding bed-sharing with baby, but here's some tips on how to have a "family bed."

• A new study finds that one prepregnancy year of folic acid sharply lowers a woman's risk of very premature birth. Here's what you need to know about this top pregnancy nutrient to give your baby the best start.

• If you're ready to get back into shape, check out these nine ways to lose the extra pounds. Plus, take a peek at our five weight-loss tips and say bye-bye, baby fat!

• And lastly, a list of 92 years of amazing mom moments. Get ready to smile!

Maria Vega is Fit Pregnancy magazine's copy editor.