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How do I know what to do with my baby?
Q: I just found out that I am pregnant. I am 25-years-old and my boyfriend is very happy. We will probably get married after the baby comes, but I am scared to death about becoming a mother. How will I know what to do with a baby? I can't ask my mom: we...Tags: South Whitehall Township, Whitehall, Allentown, Family, The New York Times
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Common sense on Plan B
Last week, a federal district judge in New York ruled that girls younger than 17 should be allowed to purchase the Plan B contraceptive pill over the counter. Unlike the Obama administration, Judge Edward Korman got this one right. The 2011 decision by...Tags: Family Planning, Science and Technology, White House, Health Organizations, Abortion
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State of our unions
RedEyeThe rings? Check. The guest list? Check. The marriage license? Well, that remains to be seen when it comes to same-sex couples in Illinois. While vocal opposition to same-sex marriage remains, more state politicians and organizations are backing...Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Cook County Government, U.S. Supreme Court, Minority Groups, Laws
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New guidelines issued on ear infections
The Kid's DoctorThe American Academy of Pediatrics just released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media (AOM), which is “doctor speak” for an ear infection. An ear infection is one of the most common maladies of early childhood...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Ibuprofen (drug), Acetaminophen (drug), Drugs and Medicines, Ear Infection
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Special needs children deserve the chance to be extraordinary
Raising a child is like doing a puzzle in the dark. You get two pieces together and think, "Finally, I know what to do," not realizing there are a hundred more pieces scattered across the room. For the parent of a special needs child, that puzzle has a...
Tags: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Budgets and Budgeting
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10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA HEADS TO WEST BANK The president is meeting with Abbas about the peace process, as rockets were launched into Israel today. 2. WHAT...Tags: Cyprus, European Central Bank, Library of Congress, Jimmy Fallon, NBC (tv network)
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The Littlest Vegans
Eleven-year-old Tyler Parker-Rollins says being vegan isn't always easy. But he says it's also "fun" and that he plans to be one "forever." His 9-year-old brother, Will, loved it when his friends tried vegan pizza at his birthday party and "they...
Tags: Consumers, Pizzas, Vegetarian Diet, Dietary Supplements, Vegan Diet
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Lower the risk of SIDS before your baby is born
Sudden infant death syndrome is every parent’s worst nightmare. From the time a family has a baby until that child is a year old, SIDS is a concern. Most new parents today know about the Back to Sleep campaign, which was recommended by the...
Tags: Healthy Diet, Pediatrics, Quitting Smoking, Medical Specialization
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Download it: IronKids app
A new mobile app developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics aims to help children stay free from sports injuries by encouraging them to do some home strength-training. The IronKids app includes workout demonstrations and tips from Dr. Jordan Metzl,...
Tags: Apple iTunes, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone
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Teen contraception decision: Doctors say science trumps politics
Science trumped politics, but politics may still present problems for teens trying to purchase emergency contraception. “A lot of stuff is going to happen over the next 30 days,” said Dr. Cora Breuner, a pediatric medicine specialist at...Tags: Justice System, U.S. Congress, Birth Control, Chemical Industry, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Three justices' concern over gay parenting surprises experts
WASHINGTON — During last week's Supreme Court arguments on gay marriage, Justice Antonin Scalia asserted that "there's considerable disagreement" among experts over whether "raising a child in a single-sex family is harmful or not." Two other...
Tags: University of Cambridge, Minority Groups, Medical Research, Gays and Lesbians, Trials
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Keep babies safe, not just stylish
The recent feature article regarding nurseries ("Making rooms for baby," March 10) provides nice design advice, but it fails to provide safe advice for a sleeping newborn. Many of the photographs in the article highlight unsafe cribs. In the Baltimore...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Franklin Square Medical Center
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