Archive for April, 2008

Answering Myths About Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time for joy. It is a time when the parents-to-be look forward to the hold their bundle of joy in their arms. via American Chronicle

Marc Dann vs RU-486

It seems like Marc Dann is in the news now more than ever. It’s pretty easy for me to ignore the silly fake sex scandal stuff. via Plunderbund

Watson Pharma files FDA application for generic version of Bayer’s Yasmin

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. Monday said it filed an abbreviated new drug application with the Food and Drug Administration seeking approval to market a generic version of Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals’s … via Quamnet

Oklahoma Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Anti-Abortion Bill

The Oklahoma Legislature overrode the governor’s veto of an omnibus anti-abortion bill on Thursday. via Ms. Magazine

How to Increase Your Chances of Having Twins

I love having twins! Mine are five now. They are identical twin girls. They are a lot of fun, but it’s not always been so much fun. via About.com

Avoiding Premature Labor

Women who are carrying multiples. Women who work overnight shifts. Women having their first baby. via About.com

Quitting: Consumer watch - Johnson & Johnson and the FDA

“FDA of the 20th century is not adequate to regulate the food and drugs of the 21st century.”

What’s worse than breast tenderness and nausea in the female effort to prevent pregnancy? Heart attack, stroke or death. via Seacoast Online

Maternity Clothes with Attitude

When my mom and those of her generation talk about maternity clothes, they often talk about horrible awful articles of clothing that resembled tents with ribbons. via About.com

Omega-3 Fats Help Depressive Symptoms of Pregnancy

Maybe Mom loves salmon. Omega-3 fats have been said to have the potential to enhance health in a number of areas, including mental health. via The Epoch Times

Labrador Retrievers: Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

Pregnant dogs need special care to ensure that they are ready to give birth to a healthy litter… There are various reasons why dog owners purposely breed their Labrador Retrievers. via Buzzle.com

Rare heart condition in pregnant women is difficult to detect

“I would tell anybody that if you’re feeling not 100% take it seriously. And let your doctor know. And if it increases, if the discomfort increases, then chances are it does need to be addressed.”

St. Petersburg, Florida - 34-year-old Katie Pemble was pregnant and extremely healthy. via Tampabays10.com

General

Boards for General Am I pregnant? Recent discussion: Jennifer for all 3 kids we used an infant seat. via Baby Center

Finding your best birth control

Do you hate the feel and scent of condoms? Does the birth control pill screw up your periods and make you gain weight? Feel like there is no other solution to your birth control problems? Though most of us only … via The Muse

Planned Parenthood Increases Revenue, Abortions

“Planned Parenthood is not necessarily reflective of what’s going on in the larger abortion provider community”

Planned Parenthood Federation of America made unprecedented revenues and increased the number of abortions over a one-year period by the largest percentage since 1996, according to its just-released annual … via Crosswalk

Prenatal Health

What do you think? Poll: Do you ever make up errands to get some alone time? Boards for Prenatal Health Am I pregnant? Recent discussion: I did notice before I had the pain and the brown blood that I had a lot, … via Baby Center