We went on the special needs list last fall and in December, we were referred a little girl from Datong, Shanxi Province. Dang Yunjing is now Leah Yunjing and she is a wonderful little girl. On May 10, 2010, she bacame a permanent part of our family. She has bilateral club feet but those are [...]
Read More..Posted on October 31, 2010 | Filed under Adoption | Permalink
In the past, medical practices largely relied on traditional channels such as doctor-to-doctor referrals and patient word-of-mouth to brand their practices and attract new patients. Physicians didn’t spend time or money on media marketing. Traditionally, many people have viewed physicians as answering to a “higher calling.” Physicians were somewhat scared of being labeled as being [...]
Read More..Posted on October 31, 2010 | Filed under IVF Treatment | Permalink
Consider the fact that at age 39-43 years, the birth rate per cycle of treatment with injectible fertility drugs alone, or in combination with intrauterine insemination (IUI) is about 2%. With IVF, the birth rate is 10-15 times higher when performed in an IVF program of excellence. It follows that for women in whom the [...]
Read More..Posted on October 31, 2010 | Filed under IVF Treatment | Permalink
Pregnancy brings about a multitude of emotions in the first trimester; from excitement to fear, joy to denial and many others. The second trimester is more of acceptance until the third trimester comes along; with its new challenges due to fear of the unknown for first time moms and the fatigue as a result of [...]
Read More..Posted on October 19, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
Celine Dion is taking a pregnancy precaution. The Grammy-winning singer has been admitted to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., to prevent the early delivery of her twins, according to a statement released by her rep. The decision was made on the advice of Dion’s physicians so that she’ll be in close contact with [...]
Read More..Posted on October 19, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
It looks as though congratulations are in order for Lance Armstrong and girlfriend Anna Hansen! The seven-time Tour de France champ announced the birth of his fifth child, daughter Olivia Marie, on Twitter early Monday morning (October 18). “Olivia Marie Armstrong has arrived!” says the proud new dad, though no other details have been revealed [...]
Read More..Posted on October 19, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
If you have been trying for months (or years) to get pregnant, the news of anyone you know having achieved this triumph can be a real bummer. But when the news comes that your best friend is the mother-to-be, there are lots of emotional issues for both of you. Was hers a planned pregnancy? Did [...]
Read More..Posted on October 19, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
The local phone company is running a photo contest with “great prizes” for the winners! (I found out yesterday the prize is the resulting calendar for FREE and/or a discount on internet service. Yippee! Who needs a great prize anyway?? Not me!) I can only submit one, so obviously I need your help. Please review [...]
Read More..Posted on October 18, 2010 | Filed under Gynacology News | Permalink
Alicia Keys and new hubby Swizz Beatz just welcomed their first son together. He has three children from previous relationships. Alicia went into labor on Thursday and gave birth to Egypt Dauode Dean at New York’s St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital. Beatz, real name Kasseem Dean, tweeted his happiness shortly after the birth with a post [...]
Read More..Posted on October 17, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka are officially parents! The How I Met Your Mother star took to his Twitter account on Friday afternoon to announce the happy news. He wrote: “Babies!! On 10/12, Gideon Scott and Harper Grace entered the Burtka-Harris fold. All of us are happy, healthy, tired, and a little [...]
Read More..Posted on October 17, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
I borrowed these pictures from Lianna…she took them all except the first one (duh). They span the past five months and successfully sum up our time together so far. Thanks for letting me post them! Fun at Whitewall (She won.) Making ‘sandballs’ Editing by me. Turns out I’ve had Photoshop Elements this whole time and [...]
Read More..Posted on October 16, 2010 | Filed under Gynacology News | Permalink
Jon and I went beach combing and about doubled our shell collection: (I would have been more meticulous, but I didn’t have all day. Just kidding! I did. All week, even. Clearly.) Then that night, as we waited for the very first trapped Chilean miner to finish his ascent to the surface, Jon goes, “Wouldn’t [...]
Read More..Posted on October 15, 2010 | Filed under Gynacology News | Permalink
Here some tips that will help keep you and your child safe if you decide to get out the costumes and join the celebration. Tips for Babies: Choose a costume that is comfortable and doesn’t cover her eyes with a mask. Try and go visiting before your baby’s bedtime. No one says you have to [...]
Read More..Posted on October 15, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
Most of the time when a pregnant woman calls 911 she is having some pain, and Lilibeth Vargas tells them to calm down, take deep breaths and wait for paramedics to arrive. Last month, when a couple in Boca Raton, Florida, called her, it was past that point – well past that point. Joanna Drowes, [...]
Read More..Posted on October 15, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
If you’re a runner and working out for two, doctors say you may not have to give up the sport you love. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists actually says it is probably OK to continue running through pregnancy as long as you were a runner beforehand and you stay in close contact with [...]
Read More..Posted on October 15, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
It has been found by earlier research that those women who develop diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes mellitus or GDM) are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes (lifestyle related diabetes) after the birth of their child. For this reason, it is important to be able to predict if a woman will develop gestational diabetes. [...]
Read More..Posted on October 15, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
It has to be the choice of the couple of course whether the father to be will remain present for the birth. But this should be an informed choice, based on weighing the pros and cons of the situation. Here are some of the reasons why the dad to be should remain present for the [...]
Read More..Posted on October 15, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
(MedPage Today) — Despite three new research papers, the picture of the xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) remains unclear.
Read More..Posted on October 14, 2010 | Filed under Urology News | Permalink
I’m slowly plugging away at the humongous reading assignments for pharmacology. Have I mentioned that it’s a lot of reading? A LOT. The cool thing is that I just finished the section with alternative medications. There is so much info out there! As students, we have access to a database called “Natural Standard” that has [...]
Read More..Posted on October 14, 2010 | Filed under Female Reproduction | Permalink
The idea of the postpartum visit from a mother can be a bit nerve-wracking. Will your mom be a help or will you just be at each other’s throats the whole time? Will she be okay with your parenting choices or try to insist that you do things “her” way? Are you asking for disaster [...]
Read More..Posted on October 14, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
Babies are curious about nearly everything, and they’re especially interested in what their adult companions are doing. Touch your tummy, they’ll touch their own tummies. Wave your hands in the air, they’ll wave their own hands. Turn your head to look at a toy, they’ll follow your eyes to see what’s so exciting. Curiosity drives [...]
Read More..Posted on October 14, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
Okay mamas of angel babies, before you go to bed tonight, change your Facebook profile picture to this! It’s in support of Faces of Loss, and Friday, Oct. 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. If you want to be an official supporter, go to www.iamtheface.org and make your $1 donation, but otherwise, just right-click [...]
Read More..Posted on October 14, 2010 | Filed under Miscarriage | Permalink
Casey Shay Press has made its memorial book a flat $10 and its Angel bumper sticker $1 from now through Oct. 15. US Shipping is only $3.99 for both, but they ship anywhere. Go get yours! See the book in this video (click on it to see if full screen). Remember to light your candles [...]
Read More..Posted on October 13, 2010 | Filed under Miscarriage | Permalink
Pregnancy hypertension (high blood pressure) or Preeclampsia is a very serious pregnancy complication, which can lead to arrested fetal development, low birth weight, detachment of the placenta, HELLP syndrome etc. However, most women with preeclampsia go on to deliver healthy babies for which the symptoms and treatment are: Symptoms of Preeclampsia may be noted in [...]
Read More..Posted on October 13, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink
Choosing a name for your newborn baby can be a fraught business. But researchers have found that mothers have a far bigger say in the final decision than fathers. The study found four out of ten dads are forced to back down in the name game and let their other halves have their own way. [...]
Read More..Posted on October 13, 2010 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink