Burying the unborn
CAROLYN ABRAHAM
From Saturday’s Globe and Mail
May 26, 2007 at 2:24 AM EDT
On the afternoon of Feb. 3, 25 people gathered in the chapel of Smiths Funeral Home in Sarnia, Ont., to honour the passing of Angel Lynzey Burden.
The community sent flowers and cards of condolence. Angel’s ashes sat [...]
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Burying the unborn Article by Carolyn Abraham
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Test can tell baby’s sex 6 weeks into pregnancy
Posted in Early Pregnancy Week By Week, Early Sign Of Pregnancy, First Sign Of Pregnancy, First Trimester Pregnancy, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Information on May 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Article by Associated Press. LONDON – A new test dubbed “Pink or Blue” promises to tell parents the sex of their fetus just six weeks into pregnancy, but critics question its reliability and say it could pose an array of ethical issues.
The British company DNA Worldwide launched the test last month for sale over the [...]
Vitamin D in pregnancy may reduce childhood wheeze
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information, Pregnancy Nutrition on March 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – High levels of vitamin D, obtained through the diet or through supplements, during pregnancy appear to reduce the risk of recurrent wheeze or wheeze symptoms in early childhood, according to the findings of two studies reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In the [...]
Possible Cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Discovered
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information on March 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) — Brain abnormalities may be the cause of sudden infant death syndrome — the number one cause of death in infants between 1 month and 1 year of life.
Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is the unexpected death of an infant whose death remains unexplained after all attempts, including an autopsy, have been [...]
“Good Health Before, During And After Pregnancy”
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information, Pregnancy Nutrition on March 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Pregnancy Care
March is designated as “Healthy Beginnings” month, and Washtenaw County Public Health Department (WCPHD) officials are reminding women to take good care of themselves before, during, and after pregnancy to give their babies a healthy start.
“Long before a women is ready to be pregnant, the decisions she makes, such as using effective family planning [...]
If You Think You Have A Thyroid Problem Then Here’s What Test You Can Do
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information, Thyroid Disease & Pregnancy on December 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Thyroid Function Tests
Definition
Thyroid function tests are blood tests used to evaluate how effectively the thyroid gland is working. These tests include the thyroid-stimulating hormone test (TSH), the thyroxine test (T4), the triiodothyronine test (T3), the thyroxine-binding globulin test (TBG), the triiodothyro-nine resin uptake test (T3RU), and the long-acting thyroid stimulator test (LATS).
Purpose
Thyroid function tests are [...]
Universal Thyroid Screening for All Women During Pregnancy
Posted in Lowering Risk Of Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information, Thyroid Disease & Pregnancy on December 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Read about Dr. Alex Stagnaro-Green, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New Jersey Medical School, who is calling for universal screening for all women for thyroid disease in pregnancy. Universal Thyroid Screening for All Women During Pregnancy?
More Information on Pregnancy and Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease and pregnancy have a complex connection. Many women do not [...]
Thyroid disease & pregnancy
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information, Thyroid Disease & Pregnancy on December 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
(New York-WABC, December 21, 2006) – Thyroid problems during pregnancy are often picked up by alert doctors with simple blood tests. When thyroid trouble is not discovered, the results can be premature births, miscarriage and low IQ babies. One local doctor says there’s a way to prevent pregnancy trouble due to thyroid disease.
Seven’s On Call. [...]
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Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information, Pregnancy Nutrition on December 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
WASHINGTON – For pregnant women and their children, smoking is a real drag.
Not only are the children of pregnant women who smoke more likely to develop a host of health and behavioural problems — including asthma, attention deficit disorder and difficulty with reading and math — they are also more likely to take up smoking [...]
New Mother Develops Fitness Program To Keep Pregnancy Weight Gain to a Healthy Level
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Information, Pregnancy Nutrition on December 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
(OPENPRESS) November 30, 2006 — Rebecca Davison recently gave birth to a healthy, 7 pound baby girl. During her pregnancy Ms. Davison gained a healthy amount of weight by continuing to workout and eating healthy.
A certified personal trainer, Rebecca Davison redesigned her customized workouts to target issues that pregnant women face when trying to keep [...]
