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Only three months into 2009 and it’s apparent that pregnancy and babies make for interesting headlines these days. If you’re looking for “mom” discussion material at your next playdate, here are five fresh and entertaining news stories that will keep you and your friends talking for hours:

Boom! Is there a new baby boom? New statistics show recent births have slightly edged out those in 1957 (the year credited as the height of what is known as the baby boom).

Wonder why airlines impose restrictions on air travel during pregnancy? This story about a 30-year old who gave birth mid-flight might clue you in.

You’ve heard of Octomom, right? Well, even if you’ve been living under a cave these past weeks, the latest buzz is that Nadya Suleman, the mom of six plus eight, is on her way home with two babies.

Bristol Palin, daughter of former U.S. vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, has split from the baby’s father, and according to news outlets, such splits are not unusual.

Following a recent report claiming popular baby toiletries contain carcinogens, investigations are underway to determine whether there is indeed cause for alarm.

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