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April 8th, 2008

Smokin’, Drinkin’, Sniffin’ Glue

A recent study done by Jennifer Bailey and Karl Hill from the University of Washington’s Social Development Research Group found that,
Despite public health campaigns, a surprising number of women continue to use substances such as tobacco, marijuana and alcohol during pregnancy and their usage rebounds to pre-pregnancy levels within two years of having a […]

By Gabrielle -- 4 comments

February 2nd, 2008

Happy Groundhog’s Day - I Guess

As a resident of Punxsutawney Phil’s home state, I wish you a Happy Groundhog’s Day, even though his prediction this year makes me sad:

“As I look around me, a bright sky I see, and a shadow beside me.
Six more weeks of winter it will be!”
Sigh.
At this point, it’s hard to separate our regional holiday […]

By Gabrielle -- 3 comments

January 22nd, 2008

Choice, Infertility and Reproductive Rights

Let’s get this straight – a fertility blogger is participating in a movement celebrating the anniversary of the passage of Roe v. Wade 35 years ago?
Damn straight. And here is why Choice should matter to you.
Those same individuals who act under the banner of Pro-Life are not too cool about you creating new life using […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments