Intense back pain and brittle bones at just 29 - all because I had a baby - Daily Mail

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Intense back pain and brittle bones at just 29 - all because I had a baby Daily Mail However, a woman's bone density also temporarily drops during the latter stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding, as her body provides calcium for her growing baby. In most cases, the body adapts. But for a small number of women, bone density becomes so ... and more »

Minnesota high court ruling prompts destruction of newborn blood samples - Pioneer Press

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Minnesota high court ruling prompts destruction of newborn blood samples Pioneer Press Blood samples are collected from every baby born in Minnesota within 24 to 48 hours after birth, with drops of blood placed on specimen cards. The cards are sent to the Health Department for analysis of 53 rare but treatable disorders. Minnesota starts destroying samples of babies' bloodMinneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota Department of Health follows recent Supreme Court rulingCoon Rapids ECM Publishers all 30 news articles »

Get to the social root of the problem - TODAYonline

Get to the social root of the problem TODAYonline It is well known that birth rates in developed countries tend to drop during times of economic strife. Putting the expected boom in this year's "dragon babies" to one side, there could be severe long-term consequences for Singapore's already low birth ... and more »

Boy left brain-damaged by hospital birth blunder gets £6.5m payout - Evening Standard

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Boy left brain-damaged by hospital birth blunder gets £6.5m payout Evening Standard Ewan Waker, now 15, was diagnosed with dangerously low blood sugar levels shortly after birth. But midwives at Harold Wood Hospital in east London sent him home. His mother Cecilia today said the High Court settlement was a "huge relief" and meant his ... and more »

Birthrates Reach Record Lows for Teenagers, Younger Women - Medscape

Birthrates Reach Record Lows for Teenagers, Younger Women Medscape In the United States, the drop in infant mortality was accompanied by a decline in neonatal mortality, from 4.29 per 1000 live births in 2008 to 4.19 in 2009. Infant mortality is defined as death less than 1 year after birth.

Oakland Zoo's baby giraffe to make debut - ABC30.com

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Oakland Zoo's baby giraffe to make debut ABC30.com According to zoo officials, giraffes give birth standing to allow the baby to drop 4 to 5 feet, which encourages the baby to start breathing. Within the first hour after birth, baby giraffes can stand and walk. The Oakland Zoo is located at 9777 Golf ... and more »