Archive for December, 2008

Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Final Approval for Generic Mircette

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a leader in generic and specialty branded pharmaceuticals, today announced that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories, Inc., has received final approval from the United States Food …

First trimester bleeding

First trimester bleeding may occur in 80% of pregnancies. The most likely causes are miscarriage, threatened miscarriage , sexual intercourse, overactivity, and ectopic pregnancy.

“Im 8 Weeks & Not Showing - Normal?”

You are expecting…Congratulations! Talk here about all the ups and downs of pregnancy.

Positive home pregnancy test

A positive home pregnancy test should be done around the time of one’s expected menstrual cycle.

Week Four of Pregnancy - 4th Week

Now is the time a woman’s menstrual cycle is late and surging hormones begin to create signs and symptoms of pregnancy in the mother’s body.

Metformin can prevent postpartum diabetes

Following gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that developments during pregnancy and usually goes away after pregnancy, treatment with metformin or intensive lifestyle interventions can prevent or delay …

5 Ways to Hide Your Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a special time, but as they say, timing is everything. And sometimes, it’s just not the right time to tell everyone you’re pregnant.

Childfree a Life Without Kids

My friend has a brain tumor. She was trying to get pregnant and found out she has scaring in her uterus and a tumor behind her pituitary gland.

What it’s like to be a baby…

I was reading with fascination the post on CNN on What it feels like to be a baby .

Vatican nixes in vitro babies

The Vatican slammed the brakes on biotechnology this week, coming out with its first definitive dogmatic instruction on the matter in decades.

Screening hope for pre-eclampsia - BBC Health News 28th October 2008

A blood test that screens pregnant woman for pre-eclampsia long before symptoms develop could be available in the next five years, doctors predict.

Winter Coats for Pregnant Women

It’s getting cold, so staying warm is on people’s minds. Okay so I get an email that I think I know the answer to, but it’s a fashion question regarding maternity clothes.

Justices hear bias case on maternity, pensions and timing

WASHINGTON : The argument of an employment discrimination case at the Supreme Court on Wednesday was full of references to one of the court’s more controversial decisions in recent years - the 2007 ruling …

Justices ponder including former top officials in suit

Associated Press WASHINGTON: Supreme Court justices voiced concern Wednesday about including former Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller in a lawsuit that claims prisoners detained …

Supreme Court considers whether pension benefits can be reduced by old maternity leaves

Several Supreme Court justices questioned on Wednesday whether AT & T Corp. is discriminating against former employees by paying smaller retirement checks to women who took pregnancy leaves in the 1960s and …

“Is my period normal?”

I just got AF a day early after having what I thought were very evident pregnancy symptoms of stomach cramps and nausea last week.

Respect women’s choices, review told

A Federal Government review of maternity services has been told to stop treating pregnancy as an illness and to respect women’s birth choices.

A Great Diaper Debate

Just like people have certain coffees, lipstick or other personal items, diapers stir the heart of many parent, with a good reason.

Need a Quick Stretch?

After riding in a car or being cramped in an airplane for traveling last week - or heck, even straining yourself shopping on Black Friday, you probably need a nice stretch.

Supreme Court Preview: AT&T v. Hulteen

Next Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in AT&T v. Hulteen , a case involving pregnancy leave and the calculation of years of service for retirement benefits.

Ultrasound for Fun: Yes or No

We’ve been discussing the ultrasounds that you pay for that are not ordered by your doctor, known as keepsake ultrasounds.

“Anyone else, No symptoms?”

I was just wondering if there is anyone else that isn’t having any symptoms at all.

Tips for Pregnancy Tests

So, your period is late . Your breasts are sore . You might even be having some nausea .

scared-no pregnancy symptoms but hcg rising well-6 wks

Hi, This is Chini from India. I am due in July 2009 I think. Have my first scan tomorrow at 6 wks 2 days.

Baby Shower Cookies

I was feeling industrious this weekend and tried to make some baby themed cookies .