“FDA’s Decisions Regarding Plan B: Questions and Answers”
Reviewed by Celia E. Dominguez, MD Here are 11 questions and answers on the emergency contraceptive Plan B and its FDA approval for over-the-counter sales to women aged 18 and older. via WebMD Health News
“Changing existing law to allow treating pregnancy as a disability would have encouraged employers to make employment decisions based on stereotypes”
The Washington State Supreme Court today confirmed that an employer’s refusal to employ a pregnant woman is a form of unlawful sex discrimination. via KCPQ
Fatigue is definitely a first indicator of pregnancy. This is attributed to the high levels of the hormone progesterone being released. via American Chronicle
I was reading with fascination the post on CNN on What it feels like to be a baby . via About.com
Late pregnancy and older moms are increasing in number in recent years. It has become more common for women to concentrate on their careers and forget about their personal lives. via American Chronicle
Ectopic pregnancy is one of the pregnancy complications that may occur in some women. via American Chronicle
Pregnancy symptoms are the first indicators that the stork is on its way bringing you a bundle of joy to care for and cherish. via American Chronicle
“I have two children and it happened to me when my wife was pregnant. I really wanted us to have a baby and I was very anxious about the pregnancy. But I believe it has more to do with the mind. The mind is a powerful thing.”
Everton Facey, 40-year-old maintenance worker at Stony Hill HEART Academy, states that when his girlfriend became pregnant with their first child he knew, because he experienced bouts of nausea and upset … via Jamaica Gleaner
If you’re pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you probably have a lot of questions. via Buzzle.com
In the UK HIV testing has been recommended to all women attending for antenatal care since 2000, and high test uptake and appropriate management for diagnosed women has reduced the mother-to-child transmission … via MediLexicon
So, your period is late . Your breasts are sore . You might even be having some nausea . via About.com
Make sure you know the difference between ‘minor’ side effects and allergic reactions if you are taking an oral contraceptive. via Buzzle.com
“Through our network of cord blood banks we are working with the physician community to encourage moms to donate their babies’ cord blood. The new AMA guidelines will help us with our efforts”
Main Category: Transplants / Organ Donations News Article Date: 19 Nov 2007 - 2:00 PST newsletters The National Marrow Donor Program commends the nation’s largest physicians’ association for new guidelines … via Medical News Today
“Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Common and Confusing”
There is not a week that goes by in my practice that I do not have to address questions regarding cytomegalovirus infections and pregnancy. via Healthline
No matter how you feel about epidurals, you still need to have some information about them. via About.com
Getting a migraine during pregnancy is common, and so is the possibility of tension headache or stress headache. via American Chronicle
Understanding pregnancy stretch marks is your first step towards effective treatment. via American Chronicle
“This study adds to our growing knowledge of the increased medical complications and higher risk of infant death among late preterm infants compared with babies born full term”
Main Category: Pediatrics / Children’s Health News Article Date: 13 Nov 2007 - 2:00 PST newsletters Babies born just a few weeks premature are six times more likely to die during their first week of life, than … via Medical News Today
Now that fall is here, you may now be thinking forward to your baby shower . So if you’re planning a baby shower in the next few weeks, you probably are trying to gather up some baby shower ideas . via About.com
SEATTLE — A federal judge has suspended Washington state’s requirement that pharmacists sell ‘morning-after’ birth control pills, a victory for druggists who say their moral objections to the drug are being … via The Indianapolis Star
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the rate of newborns with Group B Strep has fallen from .52 per 1,000 in to .32 per 1,000. This means that there are approximately 1,700 babies per year who will … via About.com
Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs News Article Date: 07 Nov 2007 - 1:00 PST newsletters Research released by educational initiative ‘Talk Choice’ confirms that women are still not receiving comprehensive … via Medical News Today
Main Category: Women’s Health / Gynecology News Article Date: 06 Nov 2007 - 2:00 PST newsletters USBMIS, a leading provider of mobile medical software, announced the release of Obstetrics, Gynecology & … via Medical News Today
What’s reasonable? Employers often struggle with this question as they seek alternatives and answers to tough personnel issues. via Zanesvilletimesrecorder.com - Local News
“Sam and Brooke are very surprised but excited to be having a new brother or sister. It’s very happy news for all of us.”
WHEN Hampshire mum Jo Tomkins started putting on a little bit of weight she didn’t think too much of it, but then she discovered she was about to have a baby - in just three weeks. via The Daily Echo
