Archive for November, 2009

With All My Love – Runner-up in the “Dear Baby” Essay Contest

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Dear Baby, Being a parent is not at all what I thought it would be like. Being your mom is the most important thing I have ever taken on; it is also one of the few things I fail at and exceed at each and every day. You are now 2 and the last two years have flown by… read full article…

Uganda: Young People Fear Pregnancy More Than Aids – AllAfrica.com

Monday, November 30th, 2009


Washington Post
Uganda: Young People Fear Pregnancy More Than Aids
AllAfrica.com
On another occasion, a couple also at university, who suspected a pregnancy dashed to several clinics hoping she was not having a baby.
FACTBOX: WHO issues new recommendations for HIV patientsReuters
Awareness events recognize World AIDS Day on TuesdayNews-Leader.com
Levin: Thirty years into epidemic, AIDS remains a threatLansing State Journal
Examiner.com -Jerusalem Post -Aidsmap
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Weaning Before the Age of 1 Year – Tips on Weaning Before Their First Birthday

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

As a parent, you want to do all you can to ensure that your child grows up healthy and is given all he or she needs to aid the mind and body. For most babies, this includes breastfeeding. You probably already know that breastmilk is full of nutrients and offers a good start to a baby’s life… read full article…

Another option: public banking available to all – CBC.ca

Sunday, November 29th, 2009


CBC.ca
Another option: public banking available to all
CBC.ca
Cord blood is painlessly collected at birth with no risk to the mother or baby, and then stored so that it's ready for use at any

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Pressures on Pakistan’s president mount – Washington Post

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s unpopular president is coming under increasing pressure from the powerful army and political opponents to resign or relinquish most of his powers, fueling political turmoil just as the West wants the country to focus on the threat posed by al-Qaida and the Taliban. An amnesty read more

Weaning Before the Age of 1 Year – Tips on Weaning Before Their First Birthday

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

As a parent, you want to do all you can to ensure that your child grows up healthy and is given all he or she needs to aid the mind and body. For most babies, this includes breastfeeding. You probably already know that breastmilk is full of nutrients and offers a good start to a baby’s life… read more…

Pregnancy Leg Cramps

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Leg cramps are a common discomfort in pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester. The sudden cramping and tightening of the calf muscles is extremely painful. Here are some ideas for preventing and dealing with leg cramps. read full article…

Group aims to improve hospital care in childbirth – Chicago Tribune

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Group aims to improve hospital care in childbirth
Chicago Tribune
AP OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – A regulatory group hopes to improve the quality of childbirth and delivery services in hospitals by tracking data in a new way.

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Hair Care For Pregnant Women

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Pregnancy changes many things about the body, including the hair. The changes and challenges each woman experiences with her hair are unique. Here are some pregnancy hair care tips. read full article…

Does Childbirth Slow Multiple Sclerosis? – CBS News

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Childbirth appears to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis, whether a woman gives birth before sex hormones secreted during pregnancy may change the body’s immune response and slow down damage. “Hormonal effects might play a role,” D’hooghe read more