Title: For interest.
For interest. From ABC Online ...
BB Jackie Mawson.
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ABC Health-Updates, July 12, 2001
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LOW-DOSE EPIDURALS BEST (Health News: 9/7/2001)
The use of traditional-style epidurals for pain relief during childbirth
may not be justified, according to a new report.
http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/health/HealthRepublish_324833.htm
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SCIENTISTS DISCOVER NEW IVF TECHNIQUE (PM: 11/7/2001)
Scientists in Melbourne have discovered a way to make human eggs fertile
without the need for sperm. The technique could help infertile couples, and
lesbians who want to have children without the need for a father. But the
revolutionary procedure is not without its critics, and is still a long way
off guaranteeing the birth of live, genetically healthy babies.
http://www.abc.net.au/pm/s327461.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/s327678.htm
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN YOUNG ADULTS AND WORKING PREGNANT WOMEN (The Health
Report: 9/7/2001)
Bad news for the under 40s who think they don't yet have to worry about
hypertension: a 25-year study in the US has found that higher than normal
blood pressure at this age has a big impact on the risk of heart disease.
And for young women who are pregnant, a Melbourne study shows that for most
women, paid work is not a problem - but those who already have high blood
pressure, and those who find their job stressful, could be at risk of
complications.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s326315.htm
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VITAMIN A IN PREGNANCY (The Health Report: 9/7/2001)
One of the causes of kidney problems in children may be problems during
pregnancy with Vitamin A. Research in the US shows that even mild
deficiencies could lead to hidden abnormalities in the kidneys and
urogenital tract.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s326333.htm
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NURSES: DOUBLE SHIFTS, DOUBLE DANGER (Background Briefing: 8/7/2001)
Why is the great caring vocation of nursing losing so many of its once
idealistic young recruits? Problems include impossible workloads, enormous
responsibility and the heartache of not having the time to meet patients'
needs. It's also dangerous, as last week's events tragically showed.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/bbing/stories/s326521.htm
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Birthing Beautifully,
Jackie Mawson.
Convenor of Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean Inc.
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Too many Gods;
so many creeds,
Too many paths
that wind and
wind,
When just the art
of being kind
Is all the sad
world needs...
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- For interest. Jackie Mawson
- For interest. Jackie Mawson
