In his Sept 16th presentation to the Institute of Medicine concerning the swine flu, Harvard professor Dr. Marc Lipsitch stated that “Barring changes in virus or host, we appear to be in a category 1 pandemic.”1
With the American Academy of Pediatrics set to make a crucial decision on circumcision recommendations, an Intactivist demonstration is being scheduled outside of the AAP conference in Oct.
USA Today reported last week on the rising trend toward homebirthing in the US.
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) is urging parents to consider a FCC report addressing serious concerns with compulsory radio on school buses.
According to CNN, the FDA reported Friday that Gardasil, the controversial HPV vaccine once targeted only towards girls, is now considered effective against HPV in boys as well.
Confusing both consumers and toy makers alike, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently exempted toy giant Mattel from mandatory testing of its children’s products.
Mercola.com reported this week that the swine flu vaccine, which is yet unreleased, has been linked to a deadly nerve disease. According to Mercola, senior neurologists in the UK received a confidential letter recently from the UK government detailing the connection.
Every year, New York City celebrates the dedication and skill of their midwives with Miles for Midwives, an annual charity run/walk.
Reducing Infant Mortality from Debby Takikawa, brings us Obstetricians, Doulas, Neonatologists, Midwives, Psychologists, Pediatricians, and other Physicians explaining how our health care system is failing babies and mothers and what we can do about it.
Karen Brody's critically acclaimed play, Birth, returns to Fort Collins on September 26th, and YOU are invited. Post-show event and discussion including Peggy O'Mara!

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