Archive for August, 2009

Celine Dion announces pregnancy to second child

Posted at August 25th, 2009 by Emma

Multi-awarded singer Celine Dion announced that she’s now pregnant with second child, thanks to modern science that made it all possible.
According to reports, Dion got pregnant from an embryo that was frozen eight years ago. The baby was conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) which used a fertilized egg she had harvested when trying to [...]

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Posted at August 17th, 2009 by Emma

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Birth defects determined on low choline during pregnancy - research

Posted at August 17th, 2009 by Emma

A study conducted by U.S. researchers revealed that low levels of nutrient Choline during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of newborns having brain or spinal-cord defects after birth.
The researchers looked into the two types of birth defects – spina bifida and anencephaly. The latter is a condition where the brain and skull do not develop [...]

Pregnant women at greater risk from swine flu

Posted at August 7th, 2009 by Emma

The swine flu or the H1N1 flu virus has caught global attention due to its serious health risks. This is even more serious for pregnant women who are believed to be at greater risk from the flu so it’s best to be careful once the pregnancy signs are discovered.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that [...]

Korea FDA releases advisory to avoid bikini line bloopers

Posted at August 6th, 2009 by Emma

This week, the Korean Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an advisory to the public regarding the effects made by depilatory sprays and creams that promises hair removal. This is highly popular during the summer season since people from all ages, including pregnant women, would like to get rid of unsightly hair in order to [...]

Alleged baby snatcher did not show pregnancy symptoms – report

Posted at August 5th, 2009 by Emma

Reports surfaced that the father of a Massachusetts woman charged of allegedly stealing a dead friend’s baby last week revealed that his daughter did not show pregnancy symptoms thus making him doubt that the baby was indeed his grandchild.
Earl Corey, father of Julie Corey, said that his daughter told him that she was pregnant with [...]