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Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study.
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study.
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
OK, yesterday I saw something that really shocked me. I was
driving past one of the hospitals in Jonesboro and saw a group of women
smoking. Paused in traffic, I realized one of them was about 7 months pregnant,
yes, she was smoking, too! I was pretty flabbergasted.
Granted, I'm not a smoker, but I can't imagine putting this baby at risk of low
birth weight and coming out with a nicotine addiction as an infant.
Another complication of bringing a child into a smoking
home, is the increase in the risk of SIDs. Your child has a greater chance of
being a victim of SIDs if one or both parents smoke in the home. With the
research that has been done, and the lengths doctors and nurses go to at
appointments during your pregnancy to educate you on the ills of smoking,
drinking and drug use…why do women still choose to habitually smoke?
Yes, I indulge in a little extra caffeine every once in a
while, but not on a daily basis. And there are days when I won't have any
coffee or tea, and if you know me you know those are two things I love. I guess
after educating myself through reading and research I think all mothers to be
do the same. But I know that's not the case. And that saddens me. I just shrugged my shoulders, shook my head
drove on…thankful that I have tried so very hard these 9 months to give my baby
the healthiest start possible.
Baby It Up a little more carefully, y'all!
Sarah
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