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Mommy blogger fakes pregnancy – San Francisco Chronicle

19. June 2009

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San Francisco Chronicle Mommy blogger fakes pregnancySan Francisco Chronicle,  USA"People said they prayed that God would save her pregnancy," according to a story in the Chicago Tribune. "They e-mailed her photos of their children dressed in pink, bought campaign T-shirts, shared tales of personal heartache and redemption, …'Pregnant' blogger's hoax angers readers Los Angeles TimesBlogger Apologizes [...]

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Teenagers and Pregnancy – New York Times

19. June 2009

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PsychCentral.com Teenagers and PregnancyNew York Times, United StatesBetween 1991 and 2003, increased contraceptive use among sexually active teenagers played an important role in driving down teenage pregnancy rates. Since then, according to a new report from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, …Teen sex rate steady, contraception down United Press InternationalBristol Palin and other teen moms: [...]

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The Planned Parenthood clinic as a friendly fortress – Seattle Post Intelligencer

11. June 2009

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The Planned Parenthood clinic as a friendly fortressSeattle Post IntelligencerAbortions are performed at the Madison Street clinic, up to the 13-week, six-day point in pregnancy. The practice is abhorrent to many people I respect. If you don't like what's going on in this country, however, use our democratic institutions to …Bait and Trap College Timesall [...]

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Teen pregnancy – Elmira Star-Gazette

11. June 2009

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Teen pregnancyElmira Star-Gazette, NYIf the latest New York figures on teen pregnancy rates were issued as report cards, some counties in the Southern Tier and Central New York would get a passing grade. But others would be failed and sent back to class for more work. … >> Read Complete Article

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Care Net Commends Arkansas Pregnancy Centers for Receiving State … – Christian News Wire (press release)

11. June 2009

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Care Net Commends Arkansas Pregnancy Centers for Receiving State …Christian News Wire (press release), DCLANSDOWNE, VA, June 11 /Christian Newswire/ — Care Net, an organization that supports a network of more than 1100 pregnancy centers, commended pregnancy centers in Arkansas for receiving an honorable state "citation" on Wednesday for their enduring … >> Read Complete Article

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Snoring during Pregnancy Could Mean Gestational Diabetes – Ivanhoe

11. June 2009

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Daily Mail Snoring during Pregnancy Could Mean Gestational DiabetesIvanhoe, FLThe study also revealed the likelihood of snoring increases during pregnancy, possibly because of excess body weight and fluid build-up that creates increased airway resistance. The study's author suggests women who experience frequent snoring during …Video: AustinHealth: Snoring linked to diabetes KXAN.comSnoring in pregnancy ups diabetes risk Times [...]

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Singer Thalia on the dirty truths of pregnancy – msnbc.com

11. June 2009

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Latina Singer Thalia on the dirty truths of pregnancymsnbc.comPregnancy is a beautiful experience, but many women face postpartum issues. From cramping and bleeding to pooping after pregnancy, Thalia, along with obstetrician Andrew R. Kramer, provides a guide to help you deal with your body after the baby is born …Thalia Dishes on Her Pregnancy, Her [...]

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Health Buzz: Antinausea Drug OK During Pregnancy and Other Health News – U.S. News & World Report

11. June 2009

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U.S. News & World Report Health Buzz: Antinausea Drug OK During Pregnancy and Other Health NewsU.S. News & World Report, DCMetoclopramide, a drug commonly used to treat an upset stomach, does not appear to harm a developing fetus when given early in pregnancy, Reuters reports. While the medicine is used often in Europe and Israel for morning [...]

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Hormone progesterone no help in twin pregnancy: study – Reuters

11. June 2009

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PsychCentral.com Hormone progesterone no help in twin pregnancy: studyReutersLONDON (Reuters) – Giving women pregnant with twins the hormone progesterone does not appear to prevent premature birth despite showing promise in doing so with single pregnancies, British researchers said on Thursday. Multiple pregnancies carry a …Pre-pregnancy Depressed Mood May Heighten Risk For Premature Birth Science Daily (press [...]

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16 and Pregnant: MTV Explores the Real Secret Life – Seattle Post Intelligencer

11. June 2009

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Momlogic.com 16 and Pregnant: MTV Explores the Real Secret LifeSeattle Post IntelligencerTVGuide.com chatted with Maci, one of the teens featured on the show, about what she hopes other teens will take away from the series, how her pregnancy affected her relationship and how the media should approach stories like Bristol Palin's and those …MTV series spotlights [...]

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