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Should Pregnant Women Be Medical Test Subjects?
The recent H1N1 swine flu virus was certainly deadly for the population as a whole, killing 305 Americans, but pregnant women were at a disproportionally higher risk for death. Pregnant women, even if they were healthy, were more likely to develop severe disease after infection with the virus. They were four times more likely to be hospitalized, with a much higher death rate. These facts were cited by researchers in their effort to correct what they believe is an urgent need to perform clinical testing on pregnant women (from a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine). They claim that pregnant women are virtually excluded from medical research. Because clinical testing poses potential risks for participants, is it safe for pregnant women to be a part of this group, possibly risking not only their own health, but the health of their fetus?
Best Baby Reading Programs
While the way a babys brain develops is largely a mystery, even to those who spend their lives studying it, one thing we do know is that a babys window of opportunity to learn language opens early in life. Using a baby reading program can facilitate that learning by adding letter and sound recognition and preliminary reading skills to your babys repertoire.
Genes Influence Desire to Exercise
Find out just how much pull your good ol’ DNA has.
What's Your Dream Mother's Day?
This Mother’s Day, we asked some moms to dream big. We wanted to know what their perfect Mother’s Day would be. “Let your mind run wild,” we told them. “Be completely unrealistic: A day on a private island in the Bahamas? A day on a yacht with your kids? Your hubby surprising you with breakfast in bed? Sleep? Don’t hold back.” What did we get? A whole lot of enticing, imaginative and beautiful days. So, read on and take a few minutes to daydream with us.
How to Home School Your Kids
Whether a school is not equipped to deal with the special needs of your child or you just aren’t happy with the school choices in your area, home schooling is an option. It is a challenge and a large time commitment, so you should think seriously about it before making the decision. Laws on homeschooling vary by state, with some states being more “friendly” for home schoolers. This doesn’t mean that you have to move–you just need to make sure that you home school your child in accordance with local laws.