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11.06.09 Hits of the week

• Now that Halloween is over, check out how many calories are in your favorite treats that are left in your house. Now that you're pregnant, eating well is more important than ever—so you might want to avoid these diet disasters to give your baby the best start possible. But remember: Eating well doesn't mean giving up your favorite candy!

• These fertility supplements promise to boost fertility in some women who are having trouble conceiving. Once you have your baby, new research shows that he or she may need additional supplements whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed.

• A new TV show called Platinum Babies begins airing tonight (WeTV cable channel) featuring luxurious baby showers and elaborate pampering of moms-to-be. Don't get too caught up in the flashy though: You can have a baby without breaking the bank, and plenty of real-life families do it every day.

• A California mom and her cranky toddler were kicked off a flight recently. (In the wake of that incident, one writer asks the question: Does society hate children?) Check out our top 10 tips for traveling with your baby, plus nifty new products to make going places easier on planes, trains and automobiles.

• One writer says that dads are gaining respect from experts and moms. After all, as our Ask the Labor Nurse blogger discusses, there's a renewed emphasis on fathers' impact on children's lives, which definitely sets the bar higher for today's pops.

• New study finds antibiotics are safe during pregnancy. Antibiotics are also safe during labor if you test positive for Group B streptococcus (GBS).

• If you're a little unsure as a new mom, here's what to expect at baby's first pediatrician visit. Here are our top five secrets to finding an A+ pediatrician.

• Research indicates that a mother's use of antidepressants is also tied to her child's health risks. Read our experts' take on whether these medications can harm your fetus.

• Turns out, a well-known Chinese medicine method actually doesn't turn breech babies. Our Baby On Board blogger just went through her own experience trying to turn her own big breech baby boy.

• Experts say it looks like TV watching is linked to aggression in toddlers. Here's what we know about how television really affects your baby. (On a completely different subject, don't forget that Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Nov. 10.)

• Newborn twins fare better when both babies are female, a new study reveals. There seems to be a twin boom—our Ask the Labor Nurse blogger says she sees at least one delivery of twins every week at her hospital.

Maria Vega is Fit Pregnancy magazine's copy editor.