As part of her work for UNICEF, Hayek is trying to encourage more women in Africa to breastfeed their babies as a way to strengthen their immune systems. Addressing the issue, Hayek said, “It is the best thing you can do for your child, not only the bonding, that’s how you build the immune system…”
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One celebrity or another seemed to announce her pregnancy, deliver a baby, or deliver twins almost daily in 2008. Never mind the latest it-handbag, babies are by far the most fashionable accessory in Hollywood.
Here’s a rundown of some of the highlights of the celebrity baby year!
Mom working furthest into her pregnancy: Amy Poehler on [...]
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I’m psyched to have something in common with Salma Hayek. No, it’s not that I’m almost as gorgeous as she is. We both nursed our babies longer than the one year most pediatricians recommend.
If you go by the advice in many baby books, age one is when moms should be weaning their babies, and the [...]
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