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PREGNANCY INTERRUPTED - Journey Towards Healing and Hope
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:34:27 -0400
by Emily Laitmon, LCSW “I’m sorry; we don’t have good news. Your pregnancy test from the IVF is negative.” “Please call regarding your Amnio results. There’s a problem we need to discuss” “The doctor needs to speak with you about the Nuchal Ultrasound.” “Sounds like you’re misc...
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Here are some surgery questions.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:38:50 -0400
by Fred Licciardi, M.D. If you have severe endometriosis and pain with a history of multiple laparoscopies, and you are at the end of your rope, is a hysterectomy the answer? This is too complicated for me to give any hard advice here. The options are to get another opinion from a doctor is an estab...
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It's a Matter of Protection
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:26:00 -0400
by Cyndi Gross, CPSS, CD There is always a lot of focus , discussion and debate about rights. Right to work, right to live where we want, right to health care, right to sue, right to marry, birthing rights, smoking rights, privacy rights... and the list goes on and on. Most human rights issues are c...
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Unbelieveable
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:47:41 -0400
by Evan Wolfson Executive Director, Freedom to Marry We knew that the National Organization for Marriage opposed marriage for gay and lesbian families, but this is unbelievable. At their so-called "Summer for Marriage" stop in Indianapolis yesterday, a NOM supporter offered his "Solution to Gay Marr...
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Your ovaries do not know that it's July/August: 8 tips to get you through the summer.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:14:00 -0400
by Lisa Marsh, AFA London Correspondent What is it about summer that makes everything slow down or grind to a halt? I have had quite a few people tell me that they want to put a new project "on hold," deal with a health issue later, change a date or sort out some problems. I'm not the only one; seve...
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“The Kids Are All Right” -- And So Are The Parents
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:18:41 -0400
By Carolyn Berger, LCSW The moment I heard about “The Kids Are All Right, ” written and directed by Lisa Cholodenko, I was passionate about seeing it. So much so that I bought tickets ahead of time and left my leafy suburb for the sweltering city on a Saturday night. I wanted to witness the inti...
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Non-Toxic Tips: Our Greatest Hits
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:52:30 -0400
By Jackie Lombardo Many organizations in the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition have developed incredible resources to help you live a more healthy, non-toxic life. Here’s a round-up of a few guides worth checking out for tips, expert advice, and even recipes for good food and green clean...
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The AMH test: a good or a bad thing? One woman's take on the debate across the pond.
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:30:52 -0400
by Maria Portella There has been a lot of discussion in the United Kingdom media over the last month as to the use of the AMH test. Two new uses are suggested: one is as a predictive tool for women to know when they will hit menopause and to be able to decide therefore when to try for a family; the ...
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Not What God Intended
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:00:49 -0400
by Corey Whelan I wish I could say that I felt a healthy surge of anger. I didn't. I just felt tired. I saw the video and read the transcript of an interview given by Republican Governor hopeful, Karen Handel. She doesn't believe in "gay marriage" because it's not what God intended. She doesn't beli...
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Not What God Intended
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:57:59 -0400
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