Dressed in the same green dress, Princess Ariane, Princess Catharina Amalia and Princess Alexia play around their yard and show off for the photographers.

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Dr. Robert Schroth from the University of Manitoba reported that mothers of children who developed cavities at an early age had significantly lower vitamin D levels during pregnancy than those whose children were cavity-free.

The study team enrolled 206 women during the second trimester of pregnancy “as that is when primary teeth begin to develop and calcify,” Schroth explained in comments to Reuters Health. They measured vitamin D levels in the women’s blood at enrollment and then followed them until their infants were around 1 year old.

Findings:

• 10.5 percent (21 women) were found to have adequate vitamin D levels
• 22 percent(134 infants) had noticeable enamel defects
• 34 percent had early childhood tooth decay
• Mothers of children with enamel defects in their primary teeth had lower average vitamin D levels than those of children without enamel defects
• Mothers of children with early tooth decay had significantly lower vitamin D levels during pregnancy than mothers whose children did not develop early tooth decay

This is the first known study that has attempted to link blood levels of vitamin D and infant oral health, particularly caries (tooth decay) and suggesting a significant association.

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During her pregnancy, Amanda turned neurotic and began calling her older sister’s husband, a Philadelphia pediatrician, “every five minutes” with all kinds of questions, especially about shots.

He arranged a series of phone calls between Amanda and his own mentor, Paul Offit, M.D., who is chief of infectious diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, and a board member of Every Child by Two, a pro-vaccine organization cofounded in 1991 by former first lady Rosalynn Carter.

“Once we had spoken, I was shocked at the amount of misinformation floating around, particularly in Hollywood,” says Peet, who quickly boned up on the hot-button controversies surrounding the topic, including the unproven link between certain vaccines and autism; the safety of preservatives like mercury-based thimerosal; and the fear that the relatively high number of shots kids receive today can overwhelm young immune systems. Her conclusion? Well, not only is Frankie up-to-date on her vaccines (with no staggering), but her mom will soon appear in public-service announcements for Every Child by Two. “I buy 99 percent organic food for Frankie, and I don’t like to give her medicine or put sunscreen on her,” says Peet. “But now that I’ve done my research, vaccines do not concern me.” What does concern her is the growing number of unvaccinated children who are benefiting from the “shield” created by the inoculated—we are protected from viruses only if everyone, or most everyone, is immunized: “Frankly, I feel that parents who don’t vaccinate their children are parasites.”

For more of the interview please visit cookiemag.com or pick up a copy of the magazine

The new mom shares photos of her new nursery telling the mag that she picked everything out for the serene room, while Casey put the crib together.

The whole interview is very laid back and very honest. Even though she’s young, Jamie Lynn appears to be approaching motherhood with a calmness and confidence that is usually seen in experienced moms.

Please pick up a copy of the magazine for the birth details and an update on how the couple is doing now.

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