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Murder During Pregnancy: Shocking But Not Rare
Posted Fri, Jul 06, 2007, 5:00 pm PDTOnce again, we were recently shocked to hear of another woman murdered while pregnant.
Post a Comment (4)12 Pregnancy Myths Worth Ignoring
Posted Wed, Jun 27, 2007, 9:29 am PDTIt's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy. Here are a few that can safely…
Post a Comment (1464)New Pill: Stops Menstruation and Prevents Pregnancy
Posted Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 4:27 pm PDTThe most suitable candidates for this pill are women who have severe cramps and other bothersome symptoms with their menstrual periods.
Post a Comment (2)Q&A: Should Pregnant Women Have Tests for Abnormal Thyroid Function?
Posted Fri, Feb 23, 2007, 6:16 pm PSTWhat thyroid abnormalities in pregnancy might adversely affect the mother or fetus?
Post a Comment (7)Down Syndrome, Part 2: Screening and Diagnostic Tests
Posted Wed, Feb 07, 2007, 5:20 pm PSTDown syndrome is the most common genetic abnormality in newborns and, contrary to popular belief, most newborns with the condition are born to women…
Post a Comment (4)Faith-based Medicine
Posted Tue, Sep 19, 2006, 7:09 pm PDTIt is simply not true, as some doctors claim, that natural family planning is as effective as birth control pills or other contraceptive measures.
Post a Comment (15)The Morning After Pill - Without a Prescription
Posted Fri, Sep 15, 2006, 5:01 pm PDTThere is no evidence of dramatic increases in teen sex in the nine states that have allowed nonprescription sales of Plan B to women of all ages.
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