Fructus Ventris: December 2007 Archives

It was only a matter of time

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on December 31, 2007 8:07 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Giving birth becomes the latest job outsourced to India as commercial surrogacy takes off
Does this exploit women? Does this contribute to the idea of a child as a possession rather than a person?

Not without inaccuracy but generally OK

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alicia

on December 31, 2007 1:23 PM | Permalink

Black market for midwives defies bans

Fats, carbohydrates, and conception

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alicia

on December 30, 2007 1:51 PM | Permalink

How Diet Affects Fertility
This is interesting and confirms many suspicions I have had for a while. Now I need to get a copy of this book and compare it to Fertility, Cycles, and Nutrition.

eco friendly and church approved

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alicia

on December 29, 2007 7:20 PM | Permalink

Some couples find success

moving and inspiring

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alicia

on December 11, 2007 8:25 AM | Permalink

An Intimate Testimony

the power of a mother's love

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alicia

on December 10, 2007 3:55 PM | Permalink

Doctors gave my 20oz baby up for dead ... but I saved her life with this cuddle | the Daily Mail

commentary - politically incorrect

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alicia

on December 10, 2007 3:51 PM | Permalink

Why isn't this study on the pill heeded?

teen births, preterm birth, and cesareans all up

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alicia

on December 6, 2007 6:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Teen births up for first time in 15 years - CNN.com
once again, PP suggests that contraception not abstinence is the answer.
I have seen lots of contracepting ladies get pregnant. I have never seen a pregnancy in a woman who is not having sexual relations (i.e. is abstinent).