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Elective C-Sections
Thursday, January 10th, 2008

My husband and I are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our goddaughter in February. We can’t wait to meet the little one!
The mom-to-be has nonchalantly mentioned that she will “most likely have a C-Section,” which she would prefer.
Now, I’ve never been pregnant myself, so I can’t say that I know everything (or much of anything) about […]


New Over-the-Counter Fertility Test Available in U.S.
Monday, June 4th, 2007

Genosis has announced the U.S. launch of its over the counter fertility test for both men and women, Fertell.

“Fertell is the first at-home fertility test for couples. Its patented, clinically-proven technology now helps you to accelerate your path towards conception, enabling you to test for key elements of both male and female fertility. The tests […]


FDA approves first pill meant to end periods
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Lybrel halts cycle when taken without break; will go on market in July
WASHINGTON - The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women’s monthly periods indefinitely won federal approval Tuesday.
“Called Lybrel, it’s the first such pill to receive Food and Drug Administration approval for continuous use. When taken daily, the pill can halt […]


HIV in breastmilk killed by flash-heating, new study finds
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

HIV in breastmilk killed by flash-heating, new study finds from PhysOrg.com

A simple method of flash-heating breast milk infected with HIV successfully inactivated the free-floating virus, according to a new study led by researchers at the Berkeley and Davis campuses of the University of California.
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To bleed or not to bleed?
Monday, May 21st, 2007

I haven’t had my period since last February because I got pregnant in March, had a baby in December, and am still nursing. It’s been a welcome reprieve from surfing the crimson wave, but I have to admit, not having it also scares me because I would have no idea if I got pregnant right […]