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This circumcision
information resource takes the reader through a
decision-making process. Identify the
reasons for considering circumcision.
Then, simply click to read expert
opinion to use in making a final decision based on that reason.
http://circumcisiondecisionmaker.com/
The content was drawn from a panel of experts,
including physicians, psychologists, and men’s health experts,
following an extensive research review.
You may download and print their announcement handout for your clients and classes.
More at: Boy's Health Advisory; Circumcision Decision-Maker
info@
circumcisiondecisionmaker.com
http://
circumcisiondecisionmaker.com
4866 N. 9th St. Lafayette, IN 47906 |
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Dr. Thomas Hale “Breastfeeding and Medications Forum” Dr. Hale lets you read the posts, "I have decided to restrict the entry of questions to Healthcare Professionals Only.
Lacation consultants, LLL leaders, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and
other professionals in this field may post a question, particularly if
it is something new or not well covered in my three books. However, anyone can read and peruse the information." - TW Hale, Ph.D.
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Happy Birthday to The Birth Survey!
It's been a year since the national launch of The Birth Survey. We're
celebrating this weekend by sharing our memories and spreading the
word. You can also go to http://www.facebook.com/l/;
birthactivist.com and register to win prizes for sharing The Birth Survey. Fun and easy! |
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Safety in the air we breath and the water we drink is important to us and generations to come. Even the toys and drinking items we use for our babies and children require safe materials to protect deleicate hormonal interactions that can effect learning, and social function, mood, weight, and more.
Here are some efforts to protect our families that made the news.
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The Banning of Bisphenol A |
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As
many of you may have heard, Minnesota recently became the first state
in the nation to phase-out the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in sippy cups
and bottle liners. However, the work continues. MPIRG (Minnesota Public Interest Research Group) is building off
of the success of the last legislative session and is now taking the
fight to Washington, D.C. We are working with Minnesota's
congressional delegation to advance a ban on BPA across the country. From the eNewsletter, Joshua Winters, Executive Director, MPIRG |
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September 22, 2009 — An Expert Panel of the Infectious Diseases
Society of America (IDSA) has prepared updated, evidence-based
guidelines for immunization of infants, children, adolescents, and
adults. The new guidelines, which are published in the September 15
issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, replace the previous IDSA clinical practice guideline for quality standards for immunization, published in 2002. Read an excerpt and the list of guidelines.
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Vaccination is a medical procedure
which carries a risk of injury or death. As a parent, it is your
responsibility to become educated about the benefits and risks of
vaccines in order to make the most informed, responsible vaccination
decisions.
1. Your doctor is required by law to
provide you with vaccine benefit/risk information materials before your
child is vaccinated.
Local vaccine education resources that favor fewer or no vaccines are listed following the NVIC list.
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Ruth Trode and Karen Bruce, both Bradley Childbirth Education teachers, wanted to share a new car seat study with parents.
Limit newborns' time in car seats to travel This study by a car seat manufacturer suggests that too much time in car seats may not be good for baby's oxygen level.
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