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Morning sickness can make moms-to-be miserable, but new research shows it may actually be beneficial for the baby. \u201cIt\u2019s the hormones of pregnancy that bring it on, so the healthier the pregnancy, the more hormones are being made,\u201d says Dr. Nanette Santoro, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.<\/p>\n

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Morning sickness can make moms-to-be miserable, but new research shows it may actually be beneficial for the baby. \u201cIt\u2019s the hormones of pregnancy that bring it on, so the healthier the pregnancy, the more hormones are being made,\u201d says Dr. Nanette Santoro, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 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