Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Thrive

We have finally decided to make a difference. Our first start was to realize that we are doing more than just losing weight. We are growing, learning, transforming habits, and thriving. We are planning for children this year and want to lay the groundwork now for a bright and successful future for them, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

S. and I look forward to bringing you on this journey with us, and hopefully can gain some extra encouragement along the way.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Ultrasounds

Are high-tech pregnancy ultrasounds safe? ABC News, July 2004.

The dangers of prenatal ultrasound Center for Unhindered Living, 2001.

Prenatal ultrasound safety: what parents should know about diagnostic fetal scans Suite101, November 2008.

Breastfeeding

Kellymom

Breastfeeding.com

La Leche League International

Why breast is best AskDrSears.com

Children's Health Topics: Breastfeeding American Academy of Pediatrics

Health

Pregnancy

Most obese pregnant women gain too muchMSNBC, October 2009

Infant heart defects linked to overweight momsMSNBC, October 2009

General Well-Being

Movie Popcorn has Shocking Calories, Fat CBSNews Health, November 19, 2009

Inductions

Induced and seduced, the dangers of Cytotec Mothering, 2001.

Doctors vs FDA Cytoteccase.com

Misoprostol (Cytotec) for Labor Induction: A Cautionary Tale Midwifery Today, 1999.

Hospitals to crack down on induced labors MSNBC, October 2009.

"Pit to Distress": Your Ticket to an "Emergency" Cesarean? The Unnecesarean, July 2009.

"Pit to Distress" 2: Why We Are All Distressed The Unnecesarean, July 2009.

Infertility Tests

Infertility Tests Overview WebMD.com


Female
Blood

CD 2-3: (Hormone check) FSH, Thyroid, Prolactin, Estradiol

Typically around CD 19-21: (Hormone Check) Progesterone


X Rays and Ultrasounds

CD 8-10: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

Christianity

Who Is Jesus Calvary Chapel South Bay.